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PHLR & EM Directorate
Public Health Laboratory, Research & Emergency Management
June 2025
Director
Mr. Fowuz Salhi
Director, PHLR & EM Directorate
A medical laboratory scientist and emergency management expert with over 17 years of experience in public health laboratory systems, outbreak response coordination, and health research leadership. Steering the directorate to strengthen diagnostic capacity, advance evidence-based research, and build resilient emergency preparedness and response systems nationwide.
MPH in Medical Laboratory Sciences, MSc
17+ Years Experience
Office Contact
+251 11 555 7800
+251 11 555 7801
fowzisalih@gmail.com
Block 6, 3rd Floor, MoH HQ
Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
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Departments
110+
Staff Members
1,200+
Labs Nationwide
200+
Research Projects
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PHEM
Public Health Emergency Management
Coordinating preparedness, early detection, rapid response, and recovery from public health emergencies including disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and chemical events through the national Incident Management System.
- Emergency Preparedness & Risk Assessment
- Early Warning & Alert Systems (EWARS)
- Rapid Response Teams (RRT) Deployment
- Incident Command System (ICS) Coordination
- Post-Disaster Recovery & After Action Review
+251 11 555 7810
phem@moh.gov.et
Head: Dr. Amanuel Hailu
Research
Health Research & Ethics Coordination
Coordinating national health research priorities, managing ethical review processes, supporting evidence generation, and ensuring research findings are translated into policies and practices for improved health outcomes.
- National Health Research Agenda Setting
- Institutional Review Board (IRB) Operations
- Research Grant Management & Disbursement
- Knowledge Translation & Policy Briefs
- Research Capacity Building & Training
+251 11 555 7820
research@moh.gov.et
Head: Dr. Feven Tessema
Regional Laboratory
Laboratory Network & Quality Assurance
Managing the national public health laboratory network, ensuring diagnostic quality through accreditation, proficiency testing, equipment standardization, and building laboratory capacity at regional and district levels.
- National Lab Network Coordination
- SLMTA & Lab Accreditation Support
- External Quality Assurance (EQA) & PT Schemes
- Equipment Calibration & Supply Chain
- Regional Lab Technician Training & Mentorship
+251 11 555 7830
regional-lab@moh.gov.et
Head: Mr. Girma Tadesse (MSc)
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PHEM Emergency Response Cycle
Prevention
Preparedness
Response
Recovery
Learning
National Laboratory Network Tiers
T1
Tier 1 — National Reference Laboratory
Advanced diagnostics, confirmatory testing, research support, and outbreak characterization
T2
Tier 2 — Regional Reference Laboratories
Intermediate diagnostics, culture, molecular testing, and regional sample referral hubs
T3
Tier 3 — District & Primary Laboratories
Basic diagnostics, rapid testing, sample collection, and referral to higher tiers
PHLR & EM Directorate
Strengthening Ethiopia's public health resilience through a robust laboratory network, cutting-edge health research, and a coordinated emergency management system that detects, responds to, and recovers from health threats swiftly and effectively.
Total Departments
3
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