{"id":4021,"date":"2026-07-22T06:25:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=4021"},"modified":"2026-07-22T06:25:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:25:06","slug":"ethiopian-deputy-prime-minister-temesgen-tiruneh-arrives-in-accra-for-african-union-emergency-health-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/ethiopian-deputy-prime-minister-temesgen-tiruneh-arrives-in-accra-for-african-union-emergency-health-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh Arrives in Accra for African Union Emergency Health Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/751303457_1067102575686529_7706210151902231283_n-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4022\" 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has arrived in Accra, Ghana, to participate in the African Union Emergency Health Summit, a high-level gathering aimed at strengthening the continent&#8217;s health systems and enhancing Africa&#8217;s collective preparedness for current and future public health challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a message shared on his official social media page, the Deputy Prime Minister described Accra as one of the birthplaces of the Pan-African movement and the home of the renowned Pan-African leader Kwame Nkrumah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Temesgen noted the city&#8217;s historic significance as African leaders convene to advance a shared vision for a healthier and more resilient continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/750829063_1067102842353169_1301312099326652809_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/750829063_1067102842353169_1301312099326652809_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/750829063_1067102842353169_1301312099326652809_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/750829063_1067102842353169_1301312099326652809_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/750829063_1067102842353169_1301312099326652809_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/750829063_1067102842353169_1301312099326652809_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Temesgen, the summit will focus on reinforcing Africa&#8217;s healthcare systems while exploring strategic and coordinated approaches to preventing and combating both communicable and non-communicable diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussions will bring together heads of state, policymakers, health experts, and key stakeholders to develop practical solutions that promote sustainable health security across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon his arrival at Accra&#8217;s international airport, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh was warmly welcomed by Ghana&#8217;s Minister of Foreign Affairs and senior government officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/751241736_1067103052353148_7878863209752803155_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4024\" 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The summit is expected to strengthen regional cooperation and reaffirm the African Union&#8217;s commitment to building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable healthcare systems that can effectively respond to the continent&#8217;s evolving health needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Birhanu Workneh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN Plus-July 22, 2026 Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has arrived in Accra, Ghana, to participate in the African Union Emergency Health Summit, a high-level gathering aimed at strengthening the continent&#8217;s health systems and enhancing Africa&#8217;s collective preparedness for current and future public health challenges. 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