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 the delegation…
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 continental…
𝐄𝐅𝐃𝐀 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝘈𝘳𝘣𝘢 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘩, 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘦 24, 2025 – The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority has officially inaugurated a new medicine Safety Monitoring and Coordination Center at the Arba Minch University comprehensive and teaching specialized hospital. This initiative is set to significantly bolster the nation’s efforts…
IGAD Regulatory Authorities Convene in Addis Ababa to Strengthen Regional Harmonization Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – May/14/25 – Heads of National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) from IGAD member states convened in Addis Ababa to advance regulatory harmonization across the region. The meeting was officially opened by Heran Gerba, Director General of the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority…
A grand kick-off meeting was held for the ‘Last Mile Authorization Ethiopia’ project, aimed at strengthening the EFDA’s abridged review process based on the reliance pathway. During the official kick-off of the drug evaluation, registration, and market authorization process on March 28, 2025, the Chief Executive Officer of EFDA, Abayneh Alemayehu, emphasized the significance of…
6th AU Smart Safety Surveillance Steering Committee Meeting Held in Addis Ababa The 6th Steering Committee Meeting of the African Union Smart Safety Surveillance (AU-3S) Programme kicked off in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together key stakeholders from across Africa to enhance pharmacovigilance and medical product safety on the continent. Dr. Mekedes Daba (Ministry of Health)…
