GF Applauds Ethiopia’s Progress in Modernizing Pharmaceutical Storage, Distribution Systems

Addis Ababa: The Global Fund (GF) has praised Ethiopia for its significant strides in modernizing its pharmaceutical storage and distribution systems with the help of technology. Peter Sands, the Executive Director of the Global Fund, acknowledged the Ethiopian government's concerted efforts to upgrade the country's pharmaceutical infrastructure.According to Ethiopian News Agency, Sands shared these remarks during a visit to the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service (EPSS), where he observed the processes of storage and distribution firsthand. Sands highlighted the strong and ongoing collaboration between Ethiopia and the Global Fund, particularly in the health sector, where they have worked together to provide essential medicines and vaccines for the fight against diseases such as TB, HIV, and malaria.He also noted that their partnership has recently expanded to include technology transfer, with the GF offering both financial and technical support. Sands also commended Ethiopia for making impressive pr ogress in effectively leveraging this support, pointing to the modernization of pharmaceutical storage and distribution as a significant achievement. He emphasized that these advancements have contributed greatly to improvements in the country's overall health infrastructure.Frehiwot Abebe, State Minister of Health, on her part also recognized the vital role of the Global Fund's financial and technical support in the creation of a digital system that is modernizing the country's drug services. She further outlined the development of an efficient national drug supply and distribution network.In closing, Sands reiterated the GF's ongoing commitment to strengthening Ethiopia's health system. "We will continue to deepen our cooperation with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health," he affirmed. "The GF and Ethiopia share a long history of partnership, and we are dedicated to strengthening this collaboration moving forward."