Dr. Fikreab Kebede, President of EPHA, welcomed all members and partners to this important meeting and thanked those who contributed to the success of the annual conference. On his remark, he indicated that over 300 scientific oral and poster presentations will be presented during the conference. These presentations are believed to contribute to the development of science and technology and building up the evidence base in public health and medicine.
During the event, a minute of silence was further held for the untimely deaths of Dr. Haiu Yeneneh, ex-Secretary of the General Assembly, Dr. Yohannes Kebede and Ato Dereje Seyoum, EPHA secretariat and member.
The conference brought together more than 700 advocates, researchers, health professionals and other stakeholders from all over the country and abroad. The deliberation will continue for three days at the United Nations Conference Center.