June 7, 2025
Building a Healthier Nation:
Eritrea’s Remarkable Strides in Public Health
By: Habtom Tesfamichael
Eritrea has achieved remarkable progress in its health sector since gaining independence. The Eritrean government remains steadfast in its commitment to providing quality and affordable healthcare services to all citizens, a noble objective that has driven significant efforts to expand health infrastructure and cultivate a skilled healthcare workforce from the very beginning.Upon its independence, Eritrea inherited a severely limited and dilapidated healthcare system. The nation faced the dual challenge of rebuilding and expanding health facilities while simultaneously developing its human capital in the medical field. Initial steps focused on the crucial rehabilitation of damaged…
