Building National Health Security Enhances global Health Security
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Ethiopia conducted the 2024 International Health Regulation (IHR) State Party Self-assessment Annual Report (SPAR) on a workshop conducted from January 21-24,2025 in Hawassa. The workshop brought together a diverse group of participants from government sectors, UN agencies, and different partners. The objective of the meeting was to produce the 2024 mandatory state parties annual report for Ethiopia based on the One Health approach, which will be submitted to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Dr. Messay Hailu, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute’s (EPHI) Director General at the opening of the workshop said that the SPAR process is vital in tracking the country's progress and identifying areas that require further attention and improvement. The Director General further stressed that the tool, which will be used by the participants, has been instrumental in monitoring the implementation of the capacities required under the international health regulation. Dr. Messay further mentioned the datas collected have been made available through the Global Health Observatory (GHO), providing valuable insights into the health profiles of countries and regions.
Speaking on his behalf, Dr. Feyessa Regassa, International Health Regulations and One Health Office Head, stated that since the One Health approach acknowledges the interdependence of environmental, animal, and human health, it is essential to attain the best possible health outcomes and tackle the intricate health issues that affect everyone and cut across national boundaries. Dr. Feyessa went on to say that the workshop's wide collection of attendees reflected the spirit of cooperation that motivates everyone's efforts to ensure both national and international health security.
In addition to expressing their support and commitment to the overall activities, partner organizations from WHO, FAO, CDC, USAID, UKHS, and RTSL Heads & representatives reaffirmed their dedication to maintaining and accelerating the momentum and tackling new issues through cooperation and communication.
www.ephi.gov.et/news
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Ethiopia conducted the 2024 International Health Regulation (IHR) State Party Self-assessment Annual Report (SPAR) on a workshop conducted from January 21-24,2025 in Hawassa. The workshop brought together a diverse group of participants from government sectors, UN agencies, and different partners. The objective of the meeting was to produce the 2024 mandatory state parties annual report for Ethiopia based on the One Health approach, which will be submitted to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Dr. Messay Hailu, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute’s (EPHI) Director General at the opening of the workshop said that the SPAR process is vital in tracking the country's progress and identifying areas that require further attention and improvement. The Director General further stressed that the tool, which will be used by the participants, has been instrumental in monitoring the implementation of the capacities required under the international health regulation. Dr. Messay further mentioned the datas collected have been made available through the Global Health Observatory (GHO), providing valuable insights into the health profiles of countries and regions.
Speaking on his behalf, Dr. Feyessa Regassa, International Health Regulations and One Health Office Head, stated that since the One Health approach acknowledges the interdependence of environmental, animal, and human health, it is essential to attain the best possible health outcomes and tackle the intricate health issues that affect everyone and cut across national boundaries. Dr. Feyessa went on to say that the workshop's wide collection of attendees reflected the spirit of cooperation that motivates everyone's efforts to ensure both national and international health security.
In addition to expressing their support and commitment to the overall activities, partner organizations from WHO, FAO, CDC, USAID, UKHS, and RTSL Heads & representatives reaffirmed their dedication to maintaining and accelerating the momentum and tackling new issues through cooperation and communication.
www.ephi.gov.et/news