About IPHC-E
The International Institute for Primary Health Care – Ethiopia (IPHC-E) is an organization founded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia (MOH). We provide technical assistance to countries building strong Primary Health Care systems, through capacity building training, program design, and implementation. We also support the MOH through evidence-based policy recommendations, training of PHC leaders, implementation of innovation labs, and engagement on PHC related policy and strategy designs.
Explore our core functions
CORE VAUES
VISION & MISSION
MANDATE
CORE VAUES
Strengthening and dissemination of the evidence base
Generating, searching and increasing access to evidence-based practices for health leaders, decision-makers and implanters is key to initiate and accelerate the scale-up of effective programs.
A focus on problem solving
The ultimate objective of the institute’s research and training activities is to find solutions and facilitate action for strengthening Primary Health Care response.
Empowerment
The training and networking processes established by the institute are designed to empower collaborators and trainees by helping them to use their own untapped skills, knowledge and experience throughout the world.
Cultural and Contextual sensitivity
The institute recognizes the importance of local culture and context in designing and implementing effective Primary Health Care programs.
VISION & MISSION
Vision
To become a global center of excellence in Primary Health Care.
Mission
To proactively engage and drive the advancement of primary health care policy and programing for the attainment of UHC.
MANDATE
Provide short-term training on PHC tailored to the needs of health workers, health managers, and policy-makers from Ethiopia, other African countries, and the rest of the world.
Carry out need-based PHC systems implementation research, organize national and international forums to provide a platform for researchers and program implementers to share their research findings and experiences, and subsequently address issues needing attention.
Develop a platform/hub that, supported by valid, reliable, timely and useful PHC-related documents, enables the collection and dissemination of evidence and best practices about PHC.
Advocate for PHC through the promotion of best practices, innovations, evidence base and developing partnerships
