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Key Efforts Required Alongside Regular Inspection to Make Dire Dawa Smoke-Free Dire Dawa, August 2026 — During a training session for tobacco control experts aimed at making Dire Dawa smoke-free, Abera Deneke, Executive officer of Public Relations and Communication at the Authority, stated that alongside the government’s regular tobacco control efforts, it is necessary to…
EFDA Takes Historic Step Toward WHO Maturity Level 3 for Medical Devices Regulation ADDIS ABABA In a major milestone for the Authority has officially launched its first online self-benchmarking for the medical devices regulatory system. Conducted in close collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO) expert, the initiative marks a critical stride toward aligning national standards…
Commitment to Strengthen Tobacco Control Efforts Reiterated Addis Ababa, July 2026 — Speaking regarding a training session organized for tobacco control inspectors and leaders in the Addis Ababa City Administration on the national tobacco control operational guideline, Dr. Muluemebet Tadesse, General Manager of the Addis Ababa Food and Medicine Authority, stated that the training plays…
Stakeholders Urged to Sustain Support as Ethiopia Eyes Regulatory Excellence in Vaccine Production ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, The Authority has called for strengthened collaboration with stakeholders and international partners to build on its recent global regulatory milestones. At a high-profile appreciation ceremony held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Authority honored organizations and…
EFDA Attains WHO Maturity Level 3 in Medicine Regulation For Immediate release Ethiopia has reached Maturity Level 3 (ML3) in the World Health Organization’s global classification of national regulatory authorities. This makes it the ninth country in Africa to reach this important milestone. It shows Ethiopia’s strong commitment to providing safe, effective, and high-quality medical…
EFDA Officials Meet with Brazilian Pharmaceutical Investors ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) has held discussions with a Brazilian investment delegation to explore opportunities in the country’s pharmaceutical and medical supplies manufacturing sector. On August 25, 2025, Mr. Seyoum Wolde, Deputy Director-General of the EFDA’s Pharmaceuticals Sector, welcomed…
Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority’s Advisory Board Holds Its Meeting Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025: The Advisory Board established in accordance with Council of Ministers Regulation No. 531/2023, which defines its organization, powers, and responsibilities, has conducted its first meeting. The advisory board was established to advise the authority on policy, short- and long-term strategic…
Staff Urged to Actively Participate in Completing and Handing Over the Excellence Center Project On June 22, 2025, employees of the authority visited the under-construction Excellence Center in Addis Ababa. During the visit, the Director-General of the authority, Heran Gerba, stated that the institution is working with strong focus and dedication to complete the construction…
EFDA’s International and National Recognitions Reinforce Its Vision to Become a Center of Regulatory Excellence in Africa Addis Ababa, June 2, 2025, The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) has demonstrated its strong institutional capacity and commitment to regulatory advancement by attaining 48 national and international accreditations and recognitions—solidifying its vision to become a…
Advanced Laboratory tools to bolster food fortification control in Ethiopia 𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘴 𝘈𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘢 – 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘦 28, 2025 – EFDA is significantly strengthening its efforts to ensure the quality and safety of fortified foods, particularly wheat flour and edible oil, through the deployment of modern laboratory equipment and enhanced expert training. According to Ato Wosenyeleh Ambaw, Lead…
