The World Health Organization Ethiopia WHO country office continues to support the Government of Ethiopia in advancing the digitalization and modernization of its public health emergency systems, helping ensure timely data-driven decisions for preparedness and response.
Through strong collaboration with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute EPHI, WHO has supported the implementation of three interoperable digital platforms - the Electronic Public Health Emergency Management ePHEM system, the District Health Information System 2 DHIS2, and the Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources EIOS - providing an end-to-end digital solution that creates a unified ecosystem for emergency data management and coordination.
The ePHEM system lies at the center of this transformation. Developed jointly by WHO and EPHI, ePHEM provides a digital backbone for alert management, incident coordination, and resource tracking. It is now fully operational at the national level and has been effectively used during recent emergency responses, including the Mpox outbreak, to streamline reporting and strengthen coordination. In 2025, WHO supported conduct of five national level training rounds, reaching 320 users alongside 70 staff from the Amhara Region, with regional cascading already underway to expand system use nationwide.
