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Bethelhem Abegaz

2024 Fellow

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Ethiopia

Focus Areas

Gender Equality & Women's Rights
Healthcare
Youth & Girls Empowerment

As a visionary leader, Bethelhem Abegaz is dedicated to improving maternal, sexual, and reproductive health in her community. Her organization focuses on strengthening primary care and preventive interventions to shift value from tertiary facilities to primary care centers. Through collaborative efforts with stakeholders, she strives to enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare services.

She has a diverse professional background, having worked as a general medical practitioner in a rural hospital before advancing to roles such as hospital quality focal person and medical director. She has also served in leadership positions on committees focusing on sexual and reproductive health, showcasing her commitment to driving positive change in healthcare delivery.

“As a visionary leader, I strive to inspire innovation and collaboration, driving meaningful change in healthcare delivery for the betterment of our community.”