Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA)

28/12/2025

26/12/2025

56 trainees who completed the six-month Effective Health Leadership Training course graduated today, 26 December 2025, in Afar, Semera.

In cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Amref Health Africa, EPHA held the training in three Afar region woredas.

Speaking at the ceremony, State Minister H.E. Seharela Aabdulahi said health leadership has a crucial role to play in building a sustainable and resilient health system.

She further said this kind of training is a great opportunity to learn about the health sectors and to implement the lessons learned properly.

Mr. Yasin Habib, head of the Afar regional health bureau, noted that the trainees have the potential to become leaders of the health facilities in the future.

He affirmed that the trainees have an assignment to apply the knowledge they gained from the training.

Dr. Alemayehu Mekonnen Executive Director of EPHA, in his keynote address remarked that EPHA has played a vital role in enhancing Ethiopia's public health system for over 36 years.

He said in this course EPHA trained 56 frontline healthcare leaders, achieving notable completion rates.

"EPHA, supported by AMREF Health Africa and the Ministry of Health, remains dedicated to universal health coverage." He added,

The graduates were presented with certificates by the guest of honor.

26/12/2025

23/12/2025

The Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA), in collaboration with the East Bale Zone Health Office, is holding its annual performance review meeting focused on universal access and addressing disparities in family planning uptake in Ethiopia.

The project is supported by the Gidabo Policy Advocacy Center and is implemented across four woredas, where EPHA provides technical and programmatic support to 10 health centers and 40 health posts.

The meeting is taking place from December 23–24 in Ginnir Town, East Bale Zone, and is attended by a total of 75 participants representing all supported woredas and health facilities working in partnership with EPHA.

19/12/2025

The High Impact Leadership Program for Health (HIL- PH) graduation ceremony was held today, 19 December 2025, at Jimma, Dololo Hotel.

The Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Amref Health Africa has provided a high-impact leadership training for 6 months in five regions.

The main purpose of the training was to empower leaders and build a strong health system.

Dr. Tesfaye Kibebewu, Vice Head of the Oromia Health Bureau, welcomed all the participants to Jimma and congratulated the trainees on their outstanding achievements.

In her opening speech, H.E. Mrs Seharala Abdullahi, State Minister of Health, encouraged graduates to take on their roles as change-makers, contributing to universal health coverage in Oromia and the country as a whole.

On his keynote address, Dr. Alemayehu Mekonnen said the graduation of high-impact leadership trainees from Oromia region as part of the Integrated Health Systems Strengthening (IHSS) Project focuses on improving healthcare accessibility and quality across Ethiopia, particularly in Oromia.

He acknowledged Amref Health Africa and the Ministry of Health for their unwavering support.

The certificate program for the graduates, instructors, and organisations that helped achieve the successful outcomes was observed during the event.

17/12/2025

Call for Membership Registration

The Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) is a not-for-profit, voluntary, and multidisciplinary association of professionals from diverse sectors.
Established in 1989, EPHA has been promoting better public health services and upholding professional standards in Ethiopia for over 36 years. Through advocacy, active engagement, and networking, EPHA continues to support the advancement of public health in the country. EPHA collaborates with both local and international partners to address Ethiopia’s top public health priorities.

We are pleased to invite you to become a member of EPHA a dedicated Association to advancing public health through research, policy engagement, capacity building, and professional networking.

Types of Membership (Individual and Institutional)
Regular Membership – for health professionals
Associate Membership – for non-health professionals
Honorary Membership – for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to public health or the community and
Lifetime Membership

Note: Anyone holding at least a first degree is eligible to become a member of the association.

How to Register
Submit a membership request via email to: ephamembers1@gmail.com.
Fill out the Membership Registration Form (can be emailed upon request)
Pay the membership fee using the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE):
Account Name: EPHA
Account Number: 1000000992357

Send the following documents via email:

* Completed registration form
* Copy of your recent academic credentials
* Scanned bank payment slip and
* A soft copy of 3x4 photograph

Membership Fees
Ethiopian Regular/Associate Member 300 ETB annually
Ethiopian Lifetime Member 3,000 ETB (one-time)
Foreign Regular/Associate Member 50 USD annually
Local Institutional Membership 5,000 ETB annually
International Institutional Membership 300 USD annually

Why Join EPHA?
You will benefit from:
- Opportunities to network with Ethiopia’s top public health professionals.
- Participation in national and international scientific conferences and workshops.
- Access to the latest research, policy updates, and public health publications.
- Opportunities to contribute to thematic working groups and health policy dialogues.
- Regular updates on training, scholarships, job opportunities, and collaborative projects.

For More Information
📞 Call us at: +251 11 416 6083 / 41
Email: ephamembers1@gmail.com

Join EPHA today and be part of Ethiopia’s public health transformation!

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

09/12/2025

Representatives from nine regional chapters presented their performance reports and annual plans for 2026 on 9 December 2026 at Ras Amba Hotel, Addis Ababa.

During the review meeting organized by EPHA, representatives from Amhara, Addis Ababa, Oromia, Diredawa, Tigray, Sidama, Gambella, Somalia and Harar regional chapters delivered an overview of their performance report.

They clearly highlighted their achievements over the past year, presented the challenges they encountered, and offered thoughtful recommendations all in a well-organized and engaging manner.

Following the presentations, participants held a productive discussion, exploring the issues raised and sharing additional perspectives.

The meeting served as an excellent platform for sharing experiences among the regional chapters and EPHA secretaries as well.