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The Data and Digital Health Week 2025 officially began Yesterday, bringing together key stakeholders from Ethiopiaโs health sector to focus on the digital transformation of healthcare delivery. Held under the theme: “๐
๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ,” the event aims to highlight the critical role of digital health solutions in strengthening primary health care.
On the first day of the event, leaders from the Ministry of Health, regional health bureaus, university presidents, and partner organizations participated in discussions and exhibitions.
Our CBMP Director Prof. Binyam Tilahun, PhD,MPH,FIAHSI moderated a panel discussion to discuss the lessons and challenges of the HIS and digitization at the PHCUs with panelists from the Ministry of Health, the Gates Foundation, IPHC – Institut Pluridisciplinaire Hubert Curien – CNRS, and JSI L10K sharing their insights on the topic. In addition, CBMP universities and other stakeholders showcased their ongoing digital health and data use innovations, demonstrating how data-driven solutions are being implemented to improve primary health care units across the country.
The week-long event will continue through Friday, with further discussions, exhibitions, and activities aimed at shaping the future of digital health in Ethiopia. We at CBMP will continue our collaborative efforts on creating innovative solutions using local capacitiesย to drive improvements in primary health care.
