Deputy Director General of Central Ethiopia Public Health Institute
The Central Ethiopia Region Public Health Institute aims to enhance public health through comprehensive public intelligence and disease surveillance, focusing on both immediately and weekly reportable diseases. The institute’s public health laboratory carries out specialized diagnostic activities that are not performed in other healthcare institutions, ensuring timely detection and response to public health threats.
Additionally, the institute strengthens evidence-based decision-making by reviewing various sources of epidemiological and scientific evidence, conducting in-depth public health research, and systematically monitoring and evaluating the implementation of various health programs. These efforts contribute to improved disease prevention, control, and overall public health outcomes.
Mission of the Central Ethiopia Region Public Health Institute
Mission of the Central Ethiopia Region Public Health Institute
The mission of the Central Ethiopia Region Public Health Institute is to safeguard and improve the health and well-being of Ethiopia’s population by:
Conducting Research on Priority Health and Nutrition Issues
- Generating evidence-based information to support policy formulation and healthcare interventions.
- Promoting the development and transfer of health-related technologies.
Enhancing Public Health Emergency Management
- Strengthening early warning systems and rapid response mechanisms for disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies.
- Coordinating emergency preparedness and response efforts across different health sectors.
Establishing a High-Quality Laboratory System
- Developing advanced diagnostic capabilities to support disease surveillance and outbreak investigations.
- Ensuring laboratory quality assurance and accreditation to maintain high standards of diagnostic services.
Training Public Health Researchers and Practitioners
- Providing specialized education and capacity-building programs to develop skilled public health professionals.
- Enhancing knowledge-sharing and collaboration among researchers, healthcare providers, and policymakers to implement best public health interventions.
Through these objectives and initiatives, the Central Ethiopia Region Public Health Institute plays a vital role in improving healthcare service delivery, strengthening disease control programs, and ultimately advancing the public health agenda in Ethiopia.