Health Program Section

Mr. Ashenafi Petros Abo, Deputy Head & Health Programs Section Head

The Health Program Section of the Central Ethiopia Regional Health Bureau is dedicated to enhancing public health by designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating comprehensive health programs aimed at improving the overall well-being of the region’s population. By aligning healthcare services with national priorities and international health standards, the section focuses on disease prevention, health promotion, and ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare.

Playing a vital role in reducing the burden of both communicable and non-communicable diseases, the section also strengthens maternal and child health services, enhances emergency preparedness, and advances public health education. Through close collaboration with government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international partners, and local communities, it implements evidence-based health interventions to create a healthier and more resilient society. Read More

Objectives of the Health Program Section

🛡️ Strengthen Disease Prevention and Control

  • Implement programs to control and eliminate communicable diseases.
  • Develop and promote strategies for the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer.
  • Enhance surveillance and early warning systems to detect and respond to disease outbreaks.

👶 Improve Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH)

  • Ensure access to quality maternal and child healthcare services.
  • Strengthen antenatal, delivery, postnatal, and newborn care services.
  • Promote child immunization programs to reduce vaccine-preventable diseases.
  • Support family planning initiatives to ensure reproductive health services.

🍏 Enhance Nutrition Programs

  • Implement nutrition-sensitive programs to address malnutrition, particularly among children and pregnant women.
  • Strengthen community-based nutrition interventions, including micronutrient supplementation and therapeutic feeding programs.
  • Promote food security and dietary diversity to prevent stunting and wasting.

📚 Improve Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

  • Develop and disseminate health education materials to increase awareness of disease prevention.
  • Promote hygiene and sanitation initiatives to prevent waterborne diseases.
  • Conduct behavioral change communication campaigns to encourage healthy lifestyles.

🚑 Strengthen Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and Response

  •  Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans for epidemics, natural disasters, and other public health emergencies.
  • Establish rapid response teams to manage health crises.
  • Ensure the availability of emergency medical supplies and services.

🌍 Expand Essential Health Services Coverage

  • Strengthen the integration of primary healthcare services to improve access in rural and underserved areas.
  • Promote universal health coverage (UHC) through improved service delivery and financing mechanisms.
  • Enhance the quality of healthcare services through performance monitoring and quality assurance programs.

🤝 Enhance Collaboration and Partnership in Public Health Programs

  • Work with national and international organizations to mobilize resources for public health initiatives.
  • Strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration to address social determinants of health.
  • Engage communities in participatory health interventions to improve sustainability.