The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated 175 computer terminals to the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) to bolster Ethiopia’s fight against malaria.  The donation event, held at EPHI, included a tour of the USAID-supported Emergency Operations Center, laboratory, and slide bank, showcasing the quality assurance of malaria laboratory diagnosis as part of a comprehensive approach to malaria control.

USAID Mission Director Scott Hocklander, who participated in the tour prior to giving remarks at the computer handover, emphasized EPHI’s critical role in combating the alarming rise in malaria cases across Ethiopia. “The work done at EPHI is vital to the health and well-being of Ethiopians,” he said. “These computer terminals, along with the Emergency Operations Center and lab, will significantly enhance Ethiopia’s ability to rapidly diagnose and respond to malaria outbreaks.”

The donated computer terminals will be distributed to health centers across Ethiopia, enabling real-time data collection, analysis, and quality assurance for malaria tests conducted in the field.  This will lead to faster and more accurate diagnoses, ensuring that patients receive timely and life-saving treatment.