(EBC; July 22, 2016) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Tedros Adhanom during his meeting with a delegation from a US-based NGO Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon on Friday emphasized that "Ethiopia believes in innovation & continuous improvement of the health sector," adding that health is "taken seriously as it is a fundamental rights issue."
Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon is a US-based NGO dedicated to helping women access preventive care and treatment for cervical and breast cancers where the need is in greatest demand.
Dr. Tedros thanked the organization for its continued support to Ethiopia's nationwide efforts to detect early and treat cervical and breast cancer.
Referring to the upcoming 10th Stop Cervical and Prostate Cancer in Africa (SCCA) conference that will be held 24--27 July 2016 in Addis Ababa, Dr Tedros noted the conference will raise awareness on the matter at the highest possible level, which in turn could save many lives.
Acknowledging the constant support Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon extended to Ethiopia, the Minister assured Ms. Schocken that the cooperation will bring a better change for there is political will at the highest levels of government.
Head of the delegation, Ms. Celina Schocken extended her appreciation to the people and Government of Ethiopia for the warm welcome and hospitality accorded to the delegation.
MS. Schocken said she has been impressed by the writing of Ethiopia's National Cancer Control Plan and its subsequent launching on 26 October 2015 by Mrs. Roman Tesfaye, the First Lady of Ethiopia and Dr. Kesetebirhan Admasu, the Minister of Health, which she said would have a significant impact on the prevention and control of cancer in Ethiopia.
Ms. Schocken also lauded Ethiopia's efforts in significantly reducing stigma on HIV, adding that the country should also do the same in curbing the current stigma on cancer patients, which she said is at its highest in Africa.
Source: MoFA
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