Lia Tadesse

thumb|EU2024BE_240206_Lia_Tadesse Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin (Amharic: ሊያ ታደሰ ገብረመድኅን; born 1976) is an Ethiopian politician and physician who served as the Minister of Health from 12 March 2020 until 8 February 2024. Prior to her appointment, Lia served as State Minister of Health from November 2018. Quotes It was a very difficult time We were responding to all of these issues at the same time, having to constantly adjust and be agile to try to mitigate the pandemic and make sure there was continuity of essential health care services. Having been in many leadership roles, I know that the ability to make positive change is related to how strong a leader is. Dealing with a lot of emergencies as well as a lot of strategic priorities, if I’d had this program while I was minister, I know I would have benefited from the continued support to drill down on fewer areas for more impact. Because there are different ways of doing things, and there’s a lot to be learned from developing countries. Instilling that principle is essential as we grow as a global community and work to make the world a better place for everyone, everywhere. Former Minister of Health of Ethiopia to lead Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program Retrieved 3 April 2025 Quotes about Lia Tadesse Dr. Lia is passionate about strengthening and reforming health systems and has received several recognitions for her accomplishments in fighting the covid-19 pandemic, in advocacy for gender equity, access to quality health services and training. Dr. Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin Retrieved 3 April 2025 External links Category:Living people Category:Women politicians in Ethiopia Category:Government ministers Category:1976 births Category:Women born in the 1970s