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Dr lia Tadesse’s Ministerial Legacy

A recent development has seen Dr Lia Tadesse, who has been the minister of Health for the past four years, replaced by Dr Mekedes Daba. This transition comes at a crucial moment in Ethiopia’s health system history. The past four years have seen the health system suffer from the COVID-19 pandemic and the destruction of many health facilities due to ongoing wars in different regions of the country. In what was a difficult time for the Ministry, Dr Lia’s leadership has been applauded by many. While there have been many positive strides from her tenure, there are still questions that remain unanswered. EBR’s Dr Brook Genene closely investigates the problems within the Ethiopian health system and the role the women in the leadership roles have played in navigating them.

Embracing Authentic Self as a Woman

“Dear Sister, do not let either those who manipulate you or those who act like a guardian of your right define how you live!”

Shortly after graduating, my best friend tied the knot. Her dream had always been to become a wife and a stay-at-home mom, raising as many children as her health and finances would allow. We, her friends, were rooting for her and wishing her the best in whatever she chose to do. As for the rest of us, one of our friends became successful in business, another gained recognition as a leader in a non-governmental organisation, and I pursued a career in the media.

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Hanan Ahmed, the CEO of Han’s Reusable Sanitary Manufacturing, passionately advocates for women’s hygiene and empowerment. Her remarkable journey from the aviation industry to fashion and accessory design led her to recognize the pressing need for menstrual hygiene management in her community. Motivated by her own experiences, Hanan embarked on a mission to break the barriers that hindered girls’ education and to promote dignity for women and older people. Her company’s “Help Her Blossom” campaign has provided reusable sanitary pads and dignity kits to women and girls across various communities in Ethiopia. Through her dedication and compassion, Hanan is transforming lives and creating a better society for women, writes EBR’s Eden Teshome.

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