Ethiopia intends to position Addis Ababa as a leading African healthcare hub, including for specialised medical care and medical tourism.
This was made known by the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh, according to TV BRICS, a NAN partner.
According to him, Ethiopia also intends to expand local production of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and diagnostic tools.
One of the key areas of focus will be the development of public-private partnerships and regional cooperation.
The authorities hope to attract further investment into the healthcare sector and strengthen collaboration between government bodies, medical organisations, investors and other partners.
Ethiopia is also prepared to support the establishment of the Africa Healthcare Federation’s continental headquarters in Addis Ababa.
According to Tiruneh, this will strengthen the capital’s position as a hub for African investment in healthcare, political dialogue and regional cooperation.
The country aims to establish Addis Ababa as a leading African medical centre, capable of attracting patients from other countries.
The medical centre will also support the development of the healthcare economy in East Africa.
Tiruneh emphasised that these efforts should be assessed in terms of the volume of investment attracted and the businesses established.
The efforts will also be assessed the production of medicines and medical equipment, and the development of partnerships. (TV BRICS/NAN)
Edited by Mark Longyen