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Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Directorate Overview
Updated: June 2025
Director
Mahammad Suleeymaan
Director, HPDP Directorate
A seasoned public health expert with over 18 years of experience in epidemiology, health systems strengthening, and disease prevention. Leading multi-sectoral health promotion initiatives to improve community health outcomes across the region. Previously served as a senior technical advisor at WHO and headed the national immunization program.
MPH, PhD in Public Health
18+ Years Experience
Office Contact
+251 11 551 7890
msaharar2004@gmail.com
Block 4, 3rd Floor, MoH HQ
Mon–Fri, 8:30–5:30
Mission
To prevent diseases, promote healthy lifestyles, and reduce morbidity and mortality through comprehensive, evidence-based health interventions and multi-sectoral collaboration at all levels.
Vision
A healthy, productive society free from preventable diseases, where every individual has access to quality health promotion and disease prevention services.
Departments Under the Directorate
TB & HIV
Tuberculosis & HIV/AIDS Program
Leading the national response to tuberculosis and HIV through early detection, treatment adherence, PMTCT, and community-based care.
- HIV Testing & Counseling
- TB Case Detection & Treatment
- ART Services & Adherence
- PMTCT & Pediatric Care
+251 11 551 7801
tb-hiv@moh.gov.et
Disease Prevention & Control
Communicable Diseases Control
Implementing surveillance, outbreak investigation, immunization, and vector control for communicable diseases including malaria and emerging infections.
- Disease Surveillance & Response
- Expanded Immunization (EPI)
- Outbreak Investigation
- Malaria & Vector Control
+251 11 551 7802
dpc@moh.gov.et
Hygiene & Environmental Health
WASH & Environmental Safety
Ensuring safe water, sanitation, hygiene, food safety, and healthy environments through inspection, regulation, and community education.
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Sanitation & Hygiene Promotion
- Food Safety Inspection
- Waste Management
+251 11 551 7803
eh-health@moh.gov.et
Maternal Health
Safe Motherhood & Newborn Care
Reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, emergency obstetric care, and nutrition programs.
- Antenatal & Postnatal Care
- Skilled Birth Attendance
- Emergency Obstetric Care
- Child Nutrition Programs
+251 11 551 7804
maternal@moh.gov.et
NCD
Non-Communicable Diseases
Addressing the growing burden of NCDs including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases through prevention and management.
- NCD Screening & Detection
- Diabetes & Hypertension Care
- Cancer Prevention & Control
- Tobacco & Substance Control
+251 11 551 7805
ncd@moh.gov.et
Directorate at a Glance
Key performance indicators
5
Departments
120+
Staff
50+
Programs
Block 4, 3rd Floor, Ministry of Health HQ, Addis Ababa
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