Ambassador Beyene Russom, Eritrea’s Ambassador to Kenya, participated in the Fourth Regional Ministerial Steering Committee meeting, convened in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 18 August under the theme “Advancing Africa’s Health Security and Sovereignty: Predictable and Innovative Investment in Maternal and Child Health and Primary Health Care.”
Representing Ms. Amina Nurhusein, Minister of Health, Ambassador Beyene addressed the meeting and outlined Eritrea’s community-based approach to primary health care.
“Eritrea strongly believes that resilient primary health care is the foundation of both improved health outcomes and stronger health security. We have invested in a community-based primary health care system anchored in a cost-effective Basic Health Care Package that extends essential services to rural, remote and nomadic communities,” Ambassador Beyene said.
Noting that Eritrea’s health policy does not stand alone, Ambassador Beyene said that the Government’s broader approach is to reach marginalized communities with an integrated package of basic services, including education, water, agriculture and other essential services.
Ambassador Beyene reiterated Eritrea’s readiness to share its experiences, learn from fellow member states and support regional collaboration.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
