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Mekdes Daba

@MekdesDaba

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Minister, Ministry of Health, Ethiopia

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@MekdesDaba
Mekdes Daba
1 year
I am filled with gratitude for the trust placed in me by my country to serve as the Minister of Health of Ethiopia. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to PM @AbiyAhmedAli and the House of Peoples’ Representatives @FDREHOPR for this great honour.
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Congratulations @DocFaustine on your election as Regional Director for @WHOAFRO. @FMoHealth 🇪🇹ready to support you in this vital role. A heartfelt thank you to @MoetiTshidi for a decade of dedicated service.
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Baga Ayyaana Irreechaa nagaan geessan!.እንኳን ለኢሬቻ በዓል በሰላም አደረሳችሁ!.Ayyaana Gaarii!
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It’s a pleasure to welcome @BillGates to #Ethiopia🇪🇹! The @gatesfoundation contributions to🇪🇹healthcare are invaluable. Excited to strengthen our partnership as we advance UHC, health & nutrition, data-driven decision-making,& innovative approaches to accelerate our SDG targets.
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I trust in God's guidance as I commit to serving with honesty and dedication. Thank you Dr. @lia_tadesse for your exemplary leadership and guidance. I'm committed to collaborating with all to strengthen our health system and promote our community's well-being. Thank you!.
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እንኳን ለአዲሱ አመት በሰላም አደረሳችሁ !.መጪው አመት የ ሰላም ፣ የጤና፣ የፍቅር፣ የመተሳሰብ እና መልካም የስራ ዘመን እንዲሆንላችሁ በራሴ እና በጤና ሚኒስቴር ስም ከልብ እመኛለሁ !. መልካም አዲስ አመት 🌼🌼🌼.
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Mekdes Daba
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Come &Join us at the first of it’s kind, Local Medical Products Manufacturing & Innovation Exhibition; Happening at Millennium Hall from today to June 27. For more details about the event; visit our website below.
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At the @ethio-china High-Level Business Forum,I emphasized the growing importance of investing in Ethiopia’s health sector&pharmaceutical industry.With a conducive environment for local manufacturing @FMoHealth is ready to support&unlock the vast potential for future investments.
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Mekdes Daba
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Globally, 1.5 billion people suffer from mental health conditions. In our country 🇪🇹, 1 in 5 people face a lifetime risk. As we mark #WorldMentalHealthDay2024, let’s prioritize mental health in our workplaces & commit to creating safe spaces that support our health & well-being.
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Mekdes Daba
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የይርጋለም አጠቃላይ ሆስፒታል የኦክስጅን ማምረቻ ማሽንን በዛሬው ዕለት አስመርቀናል።.ይህ የተመረቀው ማሽን ወደ 86 ሚሊዮን ብር የሚጠጋ ወጪ ተደርጎ የተተከለ ሲሆን፣ ለይርጋለም ከተማ እና በዙሪያው ላሉ አካባቢዎች አገልግሎት የሚሰጥ ይሆናል።
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Mekdes Daba
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Celebrating the inauguration of Arbaminch University Teaching & Comprehensive Hospital by HE PM @AbiyAhmedAli. Thank you, PM, for your vision and recognizing our healthcare workers. Huge thanks to our HCWs for your service to #Ethiopia. We remain committed to quality and UHC.
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Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹
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ዛሬ የአርባምንጭ ዩኒቨርሲቲ አጠቃላይ ስፔሻላይዝድ ሆስፒታል ተመርቋል። ይህ ሆስፒታል ሰፊ መጠነ ርዕይ ያላቸው የህክምና አገልግሎቶች ለመስጠት የተገነባ ነው። ገና ብዙ ርምጃ መራመድ ቢጠበቅብንም በጤናው ዘርፍ በቂ የህክምና አገልግሎት
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Mekdes Daba
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💔💔💔 We lost a dear colleague, a mentor, and a friend ! Dr. Solomon Kumbi dedicated his life to teach all of us, a true example of compassionate care! A very bold Women’s and Reproductive health Advocate!.Our giant 💔 .He will be missed😭
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Held our Joint Steering Committee meeting in Arba Minch, focusing on malaria response & the Health Service Administration & Regulation Proclamation. Concluded by signing an MoU with RHB heads on Channel 2 financing, reaffirming our commitment to a resilient healthcare system.
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Mekdes Daba
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Happening now @DrSenait @lia_tadesse @FMoHealth launching of HRH for UHC: Expanding employment options for recent medical graduates. This program will give an opportunity for 2898 unemployed medical doctors to contribute to their country 🇪🇹 Health. A huge thank you to @DrSenait.
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Mekdes Daba
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Thank you, @DrTedros, for the wonderful discussion we had and congratulations again on the productive #WHA77. 🇪🇹 remains committed to the realization of UHC and looks forward to strengthening collaboration with @WHO, particularly in Primary Health Care.
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Very constructive meeting with Health Minister @MekdesDaba about the health situation in #Ethiopia. I’m glad that primary health care remains the backbone of the health system, and I assured the Minister of @WHO’s commitment to support strengthening the health workforce, health
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ኢትዮዽያዬ🇪🇹 .ውቢቱ ጎንደር 💚💛❤️
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Held a productive review meeting of the Emergency prevention preparedness, and response Project. Through enhanced surveillance, increased lab capacity, and a skilled health workforce, 🇪🇹 remains dedicated to strengthening health systems and supporting global health security.
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Following @AfricaCDC declaration of #Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security,🇪🇹@FMoHealth reaffirms our commitment to safeguarding public health.Though no cases in🇪🇹 are reported,MoH,EPHI & partners are enhancing preparedness & response. Stay vigilant & informed.
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Mekdes Daba
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Ethiopia sends refrigerated veg to Europe for first time | Article | Fruitnet
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Mekdes Daba
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Deeply grateful to the Atlanta volunteer team, led by @TTelila & @HeartAEthiopia for packing over $1M in donated medical supplies. Excited to welcome you next Friday for 100+ life-saving cardiac surgeries. Huge thanks to @flyethiopian & all supporters! #በጎነትለጤናችን
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Our health workforce is the backbone of our healthcare system&its strength lies in its diversity.On this #WorldAnesthesiaDay, we salute anesthetic professionals for their vital contributions to healthcare worldwide.Your dedication ensures safer surgeries &better outcomes for all.
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Joining our PM @AbiyAhmedAli "Clean Streets-Healthy Lives" grand initiative for a healthier 🇪🇹! Let us all unite & play our part in building vibrant cities with clean facilities for a healthier future. #CleanStreetsHealthyLives #CleanHealthFacilities @PMEthiopia @FMoHealth.
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Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹
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“Clean Streets – Healthy Lives”. As we embark on this new initiative, I call upon all Ethiopians to contribute their share in creating cities that are conducive for everyone. #CleanEthiopia
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Mekdes Daba
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What a blessing it was to spend this Christmas holiday at Mekedonia, Abebech Gobena Hospital, & the Deborah Foundation today. Thank you for your unwavering service and support to our community!.ድር ቢያብር አንበሳ ያስር! በፍቅር፣ በአንድነት፣ በመተባበር ሁሉ ይቻላል።
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Mekdes Daba
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I am truly honoured to receive the FIGO 2021 Women’s award and to join the distinguished list of recipients of this award. I respectfully appreciate all of you for taking the time to write me a congratulatory message.
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Mekdes Daba
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Cervical cancer remains the 4th most common cancer globally, affecting over 8,168 women in 🇪🇹. On #CervicalEliminationday, we renew our commitment to ending this preventable disease. @FMoHealth has pledged to vaccinate 7 million children aged 9-14 years. #HerFightIsOurFight
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Mekdes Daba
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Pleased to announce the signing of an MoU with MoI, MoLS, and Orbit Health, partnering with Vecna Technologies. Together, we’re advancing locally produced digital health platforms and engaging the private sector for inclusive healthcare solutions.
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Proud to share that Ethiopia is hosting its first WHO-led Global Emergency Operation Centre Simulation at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute! With 74 countries participating, this milestone event will help strengthen global health crisis management.
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Excited to welcome the first batch of international volunteers for @FMoHealth Summer Health Volunteer Campaign! A sincere thank you to, @RotaryClubofAddisAbaba, @RotaryClubChandigarh, @flyethiopian, and everyone who has supported this mission. (1/3)
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It’s a pleasure to attend the launch of the @yadamfoundation founded by His Excellency @DemekeHasen,with a mission to end stunting in Africa. As we work towards a healthier 🇪🇹 & 🌍 this vital initiative will help create lasting positive change for children’s nutrition & health.
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Mekdes Daba
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Thank you, Dr @MoetiTshidi, for your invaluable service to our continent!.Pleased with our discussion on women’s leadership,resilient health systems& collaboration to advance healthcare access,equity &innovation across Africa.Look forward to implementing these goals in 🇪🇹& beyond
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Mekdes Daba
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ለመላው የክርስትና እምነት ተከታዮች.በሙሉ እንኳን ለብርሃነ ትንሳኤው በሰላም አደረሳችሁ። በዓሉ የሰላም፣ የጤና እና የበረከት ይሆንላችሁ ዘንድ ከልብ እመኛለሁ።
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Mekdes Daba
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Pleased to launch the GC7 @GlobalFund grant to Ethiopia. My sincere thanks to the Global Fund Secretariat, CCM/E members,& all partners for their unwavering support. This huge grant extends our two-decade partnership in fighting HIV, TB,malaria and improving our 🇪🇹health systems.
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ለመላው የክርስትና እምነት ተከታዮች በሙሉ እንኳን ለጌታችን እና ለመድሃኒታችን ኢየሱስ ክርስቶስ ልደት በዓል በሰላም አደረሳችሁ፣ አደረሰን።. በዓሉ የሰላም፣ የጤና፣ የፍቅር እና የአንድነት ይሆንልን ዘንድ ከልቤ እመኛለሁ። . መልካም የገና በዓል!
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Ministry of Health signed a tripartite MoU with @flyethiopian & @HeartAEthiopia. This MoU aims to provide free care for heart&stroke patients&capacity building trainings for our healthcare professionals. Grateful to all partners for advancing health in 🇪🇹. #VolunteerismForHealth
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Mekdes Daba
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Thank you, President @SahleWorkZewde, for your remarkable service to Ethiopia, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Congratulations, President @TayeAtske I wish you great success! May your tenure bring abundant achievements to our nation 🇪🇹
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On the sidelines of #WHA77, I met with @SasakawaYohei to discuss Ethiopia's progress and challenges in leprosy elimination. Our new National Strategic Plan (2023-2030) prioritizes active case finding, reducing stigma, and supporting vulnerable groups. #LeprosyElimination #WHA77
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Happy to be in Dire Dawa to inaugurate Sabian Hospital’s emergency center and Qedade Family General Hospital. Marking another step forward in our journey toward building a healthier Ethiopia.
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በውቧ ባህርዳር ከተማ ባካሄድነው ጉብኝት የባህርዳር ጤና ጣቢያ፣ የፈለገ ህይወት ሪፈራል ሆስፒታል፣ የአማራ ክልል የህብረተሰብ ጤና ኢንስቲትዩት እና የኢትዮጵያ የመድሀኒት አቅራቢ ድርጅት የባህርዳር ሀብን ለመጎብኘት ችለናል።
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Pleased to host 82 participants from 15 African countries at the @WHOAFRO Regional Summit on Self-Care for Reproductive &Sexual Health here in Addis Ababa. 🇪🇹 remains committed to advancing self-care,empowering communities,and ensuring better health outcomes across the continent.
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በዛሬው ዕለት የሁሉን አቀፍ የጤና ሽፋን ቀንን ለማሰብ “ጤናማ የአኗኗር ዘይቤ ለሁሉ አቀፍ የማህበረሰብ ጤንነት!” በሚል መሪ ቃል የጋራ የስፖርት እንቅስቃሴ መርሀ ግብርን ከአዲስ አበባ ከተማ አስተዳደር ጋር በመተባበር አካሄደናል።.#ስፖርትለጤና
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Honored to discuss Ethiopia’s pandemic preparedness at #WHA77’s sidelines with the Pandemic Fund. Our Ethio-Pandemic project exemplifies innovative coordination, strengthening surveillance, labs, and workforce for sustainable health improvements. #PandemicFund
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Heartfelt thanks to H.E First Lady Zinash Tayachew for donating 41 electroencephalography machines to 7 health facilities. This generous support will strengthen neurological care for our communities.We look forward to further collaboration with @FLEthiopia on future intiaitives.
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Mekdes Daba
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ለመላው የክርስትና እምነት ተከታዮች በሙሉ እንኳን ለብርሃነ መስቀሉ በሰላም አደረሰን፤ አደረሳችሁ!. በዓሉ የሰላም፣ የጤና፣ የፍቅር እና የአንድነት ይሆንልን ዘንድ ከልቤ እመኛለሁ። . መልካም በዓል!
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After 2 years of negotiations, the High-Level African Ministerial Consultative Meeting for #INB Negotiations was successfully held today @AfricaCDC #AddisAbaba to reach a consensus on the pandemic accord.Strengthening global health security is a fundamental right,not a privilege!
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Mekdes Daba
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#ጤናችንበምርታችን.
@AbiyAhmedAli
Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹
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ከጥንት ጀምሮ የባህል መድሀኒት እውቀት ያላት ሀገራችን ዛሬም በመድሀኒት ምርት ከራሷ አልፋ ለሌሎች መትረፍ ትችላለች ።
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Proud to join the #CleanEthiopia Digital Telethon! Grateful to everyone for supporting the 'Clean Streets - Live in Health' movement. Let's all contribute to keep our streets & health facilities clean. Together, we make a healthier Ethiopia! .CBE - 1000623230248.#IHaveJoined
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Pleased to welcome representatives from 8 African regions to Addis Ababa for the 2nd HEPRR RAC Meeting. Health emergencies like COVID-19 have shown us diseases know no borders and unified action is key to building a stronger, more resilient Africa. #TogetherWeCan
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@FMoHealth
Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA
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2ኛው የምስራቅ እና የደቡብ አፍሪካ ሃገራት የጤና ድንገተኛና ፈጣን ምላሽ ዝግጁነት ኮሚቴ ጉባኤ በአዲስ አበባ መካሄድ ጀምሯል።.
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Mekdes Daba
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#ጎርጎራ ኢኮ ሪዞርት.Truly magnificent
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Mekdes Daba
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I had the pleasure of visiting @AHRI_ETH. The focus on enhancing health research and innovation, along with strengthening capacity building for local production of vaccines and pharmaceuticals, are key priorities for the Federal Ministry of Health (@FMoHealth).
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Mekdes Daba
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It was a pleasure welcoming Dr. @laws_owen, the new Representative of @WHOEthiopia. We had a great discussion on enhancing our collaboration to ensure health for all. I look forward to our continued efforts and the great achievements we’ll accomplish together.
@WHOEthiopia
WHO Ethiopia
10 months
@FMoHealth Minister @MekdesDaba gave a warm welcome to Dr. @laws_owen, the new Representative of @WHOEthiopia! In their Introductory meeting, they discussed solidifying the partnership between the Ministry & the UN Health body.
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Mekdes Daba
11 months
I Had a productive meeting with UK Ambassador @DarrenWelchFCDO discussing the vital need to enhance primary healthcare, empower healthcare workers, and promote local production. Excited to strengthen our ongoing bilateral partnership!
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Mekdes Daba
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የ2017 ዓም የህፃናት ሩጫ “የተመጣጠነ ምግብ ለሁሉም ህፃናት” በሚል መሪ ቃል በዛሬው ዕለት ከ3500 በላይ ህፃናት ከነቤተሰቦቻቸው በተገኙበት የተካሄደ ሲሆን፣ ብቁና ሀገር ተረካቢ ዜጋ ለመገንባት የተመጣጠነ የአመጋገብ ስርዓት አስፈላጊ ነው።
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Mekdes Daba
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#አረንጓዴዓሻራ .#GreenLegacy.
@FMoHealth
Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA
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የጤና ሚኒስቴርና የተጠሪ ተቋማት አመራርና ሰራተኞች የአንድ ጀምበር የአረንጓዴ አሻራ ችግኝ ተከላ መርሃግብር በገፈርሳ ማዕከል እና አካባቢው አከናወኑ።.#አረንጓዴዓሻራ.#GreenLegacy
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Mekdes Daba
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Striving for a healthier and more equitable future for all! At #WHA7,@FMoHealth 🇪🇹 held productive discussions @SecBecerra,@OlegSalagay,@SaniaNishtar, @JeanKaseya2,@EtlevaKadilli,@LisaSglobal, @ChrisJElias,@rasnathan,@DrTomFrieden, @PasacalBijleveld,@YukikoNakatani,
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Representatives from 21 African countries have come together in Addis to tackle Sustainable Financing for SRHR. Such platforms are crucial for driving Ethiopia & Africa forward on our path to sustainable healthcare financing. United, we can create a lasting impact. #UNFPA #WHO.
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WHO Ethiopia
6 months
East & Southern Africa regional consultation meeting on Sustainable Financing for SRHR kicked off yesterday in Ethiopia with the presence of H.E. Dr.@MekdesDaba Minister @FMoHealth 🇪🇹, Dr @laws_owen, @WHOEthiopia’s Country Rep. & @KkouameKoffi the @UNFPAEthiopia’s Country Rep.1/2
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Mekdes Daba
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Great discussion with @UNICEF's Etleva Kadilli & @TedChaiban on the sidelines of #WHA77. Committed to accelerating health SDGs, eliminating zero-dose challenges, local manufacuring& strengthening PHC in Ethiopia. United, we'll achieve #HealthForAll! #SDG #Ethiopia @UNICEFEthiopia
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Mekdes Daba
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ለመላው የክርስትና እምነት ተከታዮች በሙሉ እንኳን ለከተራ እና ለጥምቀት በዓል በሰላም አደረሳችሁ! አደረሰን! . በዓሉ የሰላም፣ የፍቅር፣ የመተሳሰብ እና የአንድነት ይሆን ዘንድ መልካም ምኞቴን እገልጻለሁ።
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Mekdes Daba
10 months
It was a pleasure meeting @AnitaZaidi and her team @gatesfoundation. We had a wonderful discussion, and I look forward to strengthening our collaboration, especially in enhancing women’s and children’s health in Ethiopia, and achieving great things together!.
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Anita Zaidi
10 months
Fantastic to meet the Honorable @MekdesDaba, Ethiopia’s Minister of Health, and her team in Addis Ababa this week. We talked about women’s and children’s health and continued collaboration between @gatesfoundation and @FMoHealth. @Dr_AyeleTeshome.
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10 months
Starting #AfricanVaccinationWeek with a strong beginning! Celebrating the 14th African Vaccination Week in Mekele,Ethiopia, highlighting zero-dose children& @FMoHealth's commitment to leaving no child behind. Together, let's work towards achieving healthier and safer communities.
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Mekdes Daba
8 months
Honored to address the #WHA77 side event by the @IVIHeadquarters, co-hosted by Ethiopia, El Salvador, Korea, Sweden,& the UK. Discussing how aligning national vaccine strategies can combat AMR in LMICs. Ethiopia is committed to enhancing vaccine quality & awareness. #WHA #AMR
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Mekdes Daba
8 months
Thank you Honorable @SecBecerra for the productive discussion on the longstanding collaboration with @FMoHealth and look forward to the continued partnership on national and global health issues. #WHA77.
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Secretary Xavier Becerra
8 months
I spoke with @FMoHealth Minister of Health Dr. Mekdas Daba on shared U.S. and Ethiopia’s ongoing collaboration on global health issues, including health security. Through our longstanding partnership, we’re working towards solutions for better global health.
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Have you made your contribution yet? .Let's make it happen! Contribute now to the Clean Ethiopia initiative and let's work together to keep our country 🇪🇹 clean. #CleanEthiopia
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Mekdes Daba
11 months
We highly appreciate the continuing support from @PEPFAR as we work towards ending the #HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030.
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U.S. Embassy Addis
11 months
Ambassador Massinga along with H.E Dr Mekdes Daba, Health Minister, was virtually joined by Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Special Representative for Health Diplomacy, to announce the approval of $111 million (over 6 billion Birr) through @PEPFAR
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Mekdes Daba
2 months
Had a productive discussion with @JoshuaTabah @CanadaEthiopia Ambassador, on @FMoHealth priorities to strengthen healthcare systems; focusing on local manufacturing, regional training,digitized primary care,&non-salary incentives to better support &retain our healthcare workers
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With the leadership of H.E. DPM @TemesgenTiru we held a high-level forum in Dire Dawa. The 2016 Food System Transformation Roadmap was reviewed, the #SekotaDeclaration's progress assessed, 2017 plan approved & site visits conducted to evaluate the impact of #CBHI.
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Mekdes Daba
10 months
Joining our PM @AbiyAhmedAli "Clean Streets-Healthy Lives" grand initiative for a healthier 🇪🇹! Let us all unite & play our part in building vibrant cities with clean facilities for a healthier future. #CleanStreetsHealthyLives #CleanHealthFacilities @PMEthiopia @FMoHealth.
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Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹
10 months
“Clean Streets – Healthy Lives”. As we embark on this new initiative, I call upon all Ethiopians to contribute their share in creating cities that are conducive for everyone. #CleanEthiopia
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Mekdes Daba
11 months
Very productive meeting with @WHOEthiopia led by Dr @NonhlanhlaRDlamini & her team. We discussed priorities & updates for health initiatives in @FMoHealth Ethiopia and the region focusing on impactful outcomes. #HealthForAll #UHC.
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WHO Ethiopia
11 months
Courtesy call to new MoH HE Dr Mekdes Daba by @WHO 🇪🇹 team led by Dr Nonhlanhla Dlamini WR ai. Government priorities highlighted. WHO alignment & mandates discussed. Collaboration & partnership at its finest! #ProudToBeWHO
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Mekdes Daba
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''Exclusive breastfeeding prevents 13% of under-five deaths globally''.As a mom who chose to breastfeed my children,I’ve seen its benefits firsthand.This World Breastfeeding Week,let’s celebrate&support every mother’s breastfeeding journey for a healthier future for all children.
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Mekdes Daba
9 months
Happy Mother's Day.
@FMoHealth
Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA
9 months
የጤና ሚኒስቴር ለእናቶች በሙሉ የተሟላ ጤንነትን ይመኛል። የእናቶች ጤና ቀዳሚ የሃገር ጉዳይ፣ የጤና ሚኒስቴርም ልዩ ትኩረት ነው።.መልካም የእናቶች ቀን!.#mothersday
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Mekdes Daba
8 months
What a great way to start pre-WHA77, along with my delegates, we participated in the "Walk the Talk" event! Had an excellent session by @AfricaCDC on local manufacturing and self-reliance for our continent,
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Mekdes Daba
9 months
Join me in honoring the incredible impact of midwives on International Day of the Midwife. Their unwavering dedication saves lives and ensures safe childbirth for mothers and babies in Ethiopia and beyond. Sending gratitude to our healthcare heroes! #MidwivesDay.
@FMoHealth
Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA
9 months
እንኳን ለአለም አቀፍ ሚድዋይፎች ቀን አደረሳችሁ!.ሚያዝያ 27/ May 5.#InternationalMidwifeDay
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Mekdes Daba
11 months
Thank you, H.E. Ambassador Massinga and health delegates @USEmbassyAddis, for the courtesy visit and productive discussion. I look forward to continuing our partnership and strengthening the existing ties between our countries in health.
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U.S. Embassy Addis
11 months
Ambassador Massinga and the embassy health team had a courtesy call with @FMoHealth ‘s new Minister of Health H.E. Dr. Mekdes Daba, to discuss the longstanding and strong relationship between the two countries and to further highlight their continued partnership in all health
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Mekdes Daba
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Had an excellent discussion with Scott Hocklander & team from @USAIDEthiopia. Discussed enhancing Ethiopia's health system: workforce dev, healthcare financing, info systems, private sector engagement, PHEM, WASH&more. Grateful for USAID's investment in the health sector &beyond.
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Mekdes Daba
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Visited health facilities under construction by @FMoHealth to monitor progress, ensuring efficiency&quality. Along with H.E Dr. Fisseha Yitagesu,visited @EthiopiaIpdc Kilinto&met with local manufacturers to discuss strategies for accelerating growth in pharmaceutical production.
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Mekdes Daba
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I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the recently elected @WHOAFRO Regional Director. His dedication to improving health across our continent leaves a lasting legacy. My condolences to his family, the people of Tanzania, and all he inspired.
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Mekdes Daba
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የአካል ብቃት እንቅስቃሴ ለጤናማ እናትነት.የአካል ብቃት እንቅስቃሴ ለጤናማ ኑሮ
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Mekdes Daba
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I had a constructive meeting with UNICEF Country Director @AbouKampo. During our discussion, we emphasized the significance of enhancing primary healthcare services, implementing zero-dose vaccinations, and focusing on technical capacity building for local manufacturing.
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UNICEF Ethiopia
11 months
UNICEF Rep. @AbouKampo met w/ @FMoHealth Minister HE Dr. @MekdesDaba. They reaffirmed the importance to strengthen primary health care for addressing outbreaks, #ZeroDose communities, and reducing maternal/child mortality, especially in hard-to-reach and conflict-affected areas.
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Mekdes Daba
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Pleased to welcome @msalim66, the new World Bank Country Director, to discuss key partnership areas in WASH, local manufacturing, and community health insurance. The @WorldBank has been a steadfast ally to @FMoHealth, and we look forward to continuing our impactful collaboration!
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Mekdes Daba
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Pleased to sign a Declaration of Intent with H.E. @nardosbthomas CEO of @NEPAD_Agency to advance 🇪🇹 health priorities. This partnership will strengthen @EFDA’s capacity, scale up local pharmaceutical production &invest in healthworkforce capacity building & skills development.
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Mekdes Daba
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መልካም የመውሊድ በዓል!.ለመላው የእስልምና እምነት ተከታዮች እንኳን ለ1 ሺህ 499ኛው የነብዩ መሀመድ ልደት(መውሊድ) በዓል በሰላም አደረሳችሁ!
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Mekdes Daba
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What a wonderful way to wrap up my visit to Dire Dawa!.Today, we held our monthly Mass Sport Initiation Program in the city. My heartfelt thanks to Mayor #KedirJuhar and everyone who contributed to making this event a success. #MassSportForHealthyLife
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Mekdes Daba
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Thank you, @DavidWhineray, for the excellent discussion. @FCDOGovUK continues to be an invaluable partner to @FMOH in enhancing our health system, SDG pool fund, IHR, and other critical initiatives. Looking forward to further strengthening our partnership.
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David Whineray
8 months
Was great to meet with 🇪🇹 Ethiopia Health Minister @MekdesDaba!.
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Mekdes Daba
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Today on #WorldDiabetesDay, we reflect on the 1.9 million people living with diabetes in 🇪🇹.@FMoHealth is committed to raising awareness& driving policy-focused prevention,screening, &care. With proper support, people with diabetes can lead healthy lives.
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Mekdes Daba
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Well deserved Award of Honor and recognition by the ESOG @esogeth to Prof. @DrSenait .A living witness to what investing in people means! Thank you for you unwavering support and contribution in uplifting training the next generation of Women’s health care providers and beyond!
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Mekdes Daba
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የዘንድሮውን የዓለም ኤች አይቪ ኤድስ ቀን ስናከብር የሁሉንም የማህበረሰባችንን ክፍሎች ያለ ልዩነት፥ከአድሎና መገለል ነጻ የሆነ ምቹ አገልግሎት የሚሰጥ ስርዓት ለማስፈን ከሁሉም ባለድርሻ አካላት ጋር ለመስራት ያለንን ቁርጠኝነት በመግለፅ ነው።
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Mekdes Daba
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To all my Muslim brothers and sisters, Eid Al Fitr! May you have a blessed holiday with your loved ones. Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨
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Mekdes Daba
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Thank you @MSuzman for the productive discussion. We had a wonderful dialogue with the team @gatesfoundation on expanding our long standing collaboration to safeguard the health&wellbeing of people of all ages across Ethiopia&beyond. Looking forward to furthering our commitments.
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Mark Suzman
9 months
I met with the new Minister of Health @MekdesDaba, members of her team, and leaders from the Oromia and Somali Regional Health Bureaus to discuss lessons learned and how we can continue to ensure all Ethiopians have access to essential health services.
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Mekdes Daba
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Join us on Saturday for a great discussion on COVID-19 in pregnancy and women health #Ethiopia. Our panelists @dr_zelalem MESERET ZELALEM (MD, Pediatrician,.Maternal, Child & Nutrition Directorate Director @FMoHealth), Dr Nuru Mohammed( OB/Gyn at COVID-19 designated treatment
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Mekdes Daba
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All levels coordination and alignment is key for a sustainable change!
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Mekdes Daba
9 months
Equitable access to vaccines and healthcare is a top priority for @FMOH. As we mark African Vaccination Week, I'm proud to reaffirm our commitment to serving all members of our communities.
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Mekdes Daba
2 years
The WHO council on the Economics of Health for All. @DrSenait @MazzucatoM @DrTedros Transforming economies to deliver what matters! Final Report panel happening now. “Health must be seen as long-term investment not a short-term cost” Health is a fundamental human right !
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Mekdes Daba
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Thank you very much @EMeWA_Ethiopia 🙏🏾 I am very honored and humbled to get this recognition. Thank you all my colleagues and everyone for your support and encouragement.
@EMeWA_Ethiopia
Ethiopian Medical Women's Association
4 years
Meet Dr. Mekdes Daba.Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Public Health Specialist . Celebrated for her outstanding leadership contributions and achievements which are exemplary. #CelebratingWomenInMedicine .#EthiopianWomenPhysiciansLead .#LetsCelebrateEachOther
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Mekdes Daba
6 months
Pleased to have hosted H.E. @SasakawaYohei, WHO Goodwill Ambassador, to discuss his decades of support for Ethiopian healthcare and the potential of hosting the Africa Leprosy Summit in Addis Ababa. Working towards #LeprosyElimination.
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Yohei Sasakawa
6 months
[Ethiopia Business Trip] I also had a meeting with Dr. Mekdes Daba Feyssa, Minister of Health. The Minister conveyed a powerful message stating that it is crucial for the African continent to unite towards achieving zero leprosy.".
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Mekdes Daba
3 years
We know your unwavering commitment and love to your country 🇪🇹 🇪🇹🇪🇹.
@DrSenait
Professor Senait Fisseha
3 years
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Mekdes Daba
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በጎፋ ዞን በገዜ ጎፋ ወረዳ በኬንቶ ሳቻ ጎዝዲ ቀበሌ በደረሰው የመሬት ናዳ የብዙ ወገኖቻችንን ህይወት በማጣታችን የተሰማኝን ጥልቅ ሀዘን በራሴና በጤና ሚኒስቴር ስም እየገለፅኩ ለመላ ቤተሰቦቻቸውና ለሁሉም ኢትዮጵያዊያን ልባዊ መጽናናትን እመኛለሁ.
@FMoHealth
Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA
7 months
በጎፋ ዞን በገዜ ጎፋ ወረዳ በኬንቶ ሳቻ ጎዝዲ ቀበሌ በደረሰ ድንገተኛ የመሬት ናዳ ለደረሰው ጉዳትና ህልፈተ ህይወት የጤና ሚኒስቴር አመራርና ሰራተኞች የተሰማቸውን ጥልቅ ሀዘን ይገልጻሉ፡፡.
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Mekdes Daba
9 months
Excellent discussion with the @UNAIDS delegation led by @anneshongwe. UNAIDS has been a valued partner of @FMOH, and we're committed to strengthening our collaboration further.
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9 months
What a special time with @MekdesDaba a Minister with a powerful vision for transforming health for every #Ethiopia citizen in partnership with @UNEthiopia.
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Mekdes Daba
5 years
Join us for ESOG’s 3rd webinar : .With a panel of experts on.Antepartum, intrapartum and post-partum care of the pregnant woman with suspected/confirmed COVID-19.Including consideration of Anesthesia and Analgesia and Neonatal care in the era of COVID-19. Meeting ID:936 0934 4038
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Mekdes Daba
1 year
Join us today for an in-depth exploration of WHO's FP and CAC Programme and Curriculum Guide. This webinar will delve into the introduction of competency-based education, providing practical examples and tips on how the guide can be a valuable resource for you.
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Mekdes Daba
2 years
Where is our world in terms of elimination of Cervical cancer ? Countries discussing on lessons learned from HPV vaccine introduction and scale up #WHA76 @lia_tadesse @Dr_Ephrem @MikkelsenBente_ .Accelerated action in prevention, screening and cancer management.#WeCanDoIt #SRHR
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@MekdesDaba
Mekdes Daba
8 months
We aim to build one of the strongest Regional Emergency Operations Center, enhance Health Workforce Development including Emergency Medical Teams, establish a WHO collaboration center, and develop strong Local Manufacturing for our African region and beyond.
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