About EHEPA
Our Vision
To be a nationally recognized and respected professional association that champions health promotion and health education for a healthier Ethiopia.
Our Mission
To save lives and improve the quality of life for all Ethiopians by addressing the nation’s most pressing public health challenges and their underlying determinants. We promote healthy behaviors, prevent disease, and encourage timely care-seeking and adherence to treatment through evidence-based, inclusive, and culturally sensitive approaches that encompass sexual and reproductive health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), climate and environmental health, the elimination of harmful traditional practices, gender equity, and the overall strengthening of the health system.
Core Values
Professional Excellence – Upholding the highest technical and ethical standards.
Collaboration – Working with stakeholder to amplify impact.
Equity & Inclusion – Ensuring all voices are heard and all communities served.
Evidence-based Practice – Grounding all programs, actions, and recommendations in data and proven strategies.
Cultural Appropriateness – Designing and delivering interventions that respect and reflect Ethiopia’s diverse cultural values, norms, and languages.
Integrity & Accountability – Acting with transparency, honesty, and responsibility.
Innovation – Leveraging creativity, technology and new ideas to improve public health outcomes.
“Inspiring Change for Better Health.”
Board Members
Mr. Mihretab Getachew
Ms. Segedu Ayele
Ms. Bezawit Tamru
Ms. Hirut Jifar
Mr. Jimmy Tashome
Dr. Guda Alemayehu
Mr. Hailemariam Addissie
Technical Advisory Committee
Dr. Trhas Tadesse Berhe
Solomon Tesfaye Demeke
Dr. Adugnaw Berhane
Dr. Yohannes Addisu
Zenaw Tafere Merie
Haile Kassahun
Simegnew Handebo
Dr. Temesgen Ensermu Gerbaba
Dr. Eshetu Girma Kidane
Dr. Feleke Doyore Agide
Siraj Mohammed Ousman