Strengthened Stakeholder Cooperation Needed to Combat Illegal Drug Trafficking It has been emphasized that the cooperation and participation of stakeholders need to be strengthened to combat the use and illegal trafficking of dangerous drugs. On July 1, 2024, in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority marked the International Day for the Prevention of…
Public-Private Sector Partnership Crucial to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance It has been emphasized that a partnership between the public and private sectors is crucial for preventing and controlling the resistance of germs to antimicrobial drugs. The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association, are organizing an awareness training session to address…
Ethiopian Food Safety Day Emphasizes Long-Term Food Safety Measures On June 7, 2024, Addis Ababa celebrated the International Food Safety Day with a workshop themed “Preparing for Unexpected Challenges in Food Safety,” marking the 5th observance in Ethiopia and the 6th worldwide. Heran Gerba, Director General of the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA), inaugurated…
Transforming Addis Ababa: Efforts to Create a Smoke-Free Model City in Africa Efforts are underway to transform Addis Ababa into a model city in Africa by creating a smoke-free environment and safeguarding the next generation from the dangers of tobacco. On May 16, 2024, in anticipation of International No Tobacco Day on May 23, the…
EFDA and Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration Partner to Launch Online Services The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) and the Federal Ministry of Trade and Regional integration have entered into an agreement to collaborate on providing online services. The partnership aims to enhance the efficiency, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness of services delivered by…
Massive Seizure of Illegal Malaria Drugs worth 29 Million Birr in Ethiopia during Joint Operation On July 16, 2024, a collaborative operation involving the Customs Commission, State and Federal Police was carried out in multiple cities including Konso, Jimana, and Addis Ababa. The operation resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal malaria…
Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority Collaborates with Bahrain on Drug Production Control Systems On March 24, 2024, the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) engaged in discussions with developers of Bahrain’s electronic drug product control system to explore collaboration opportunities. The meeting involved a presentation by EFDA to the Bahraini developers, focusing on systematic…
EFDA and GHSC-PSM Host Pharmacovigilance and Vaccine Safety Review in Adama A Pharmacovigilance, Vaccine Safety Review Meeting with key stakeholders took place from April 23-24, 2024, in Adama. The workshop was organized by the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) in collaboration with GHSC-PSM. The primary objective of the workshop was to evaluate the performance…
EFDA and Media Authority Urge Ethical Standards in Food and Health Product Promotion The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) and the Ethiopian Media Authority jointly emphasized the need for the media to adhere to legal and ethical standards when promoting food and health products. On April 8, 2024, in Adama, an awareness…
National Food Safety Master Plan Unveiled to Enhance Public Health and Trade On May 24, 2024, the Ethiopian government officially announced the National Food Safety Master Plan, a five-year initiative set to run from 2025 to 2029. The plan, developed with the input of various stakeholders, aims to bolster public health and strengthen Ethiopia’s position…
