About CDHI

Understanding our mission, vision, and the people driving digital health transformation

Our Mission

To advance digital health solutions and implementation science practices that strengthen health systems and improve health outcomes for all Ethiopians.

Our Vision

A digitally empowered Ethiopia where technology and evidence-based practices transform health systems and ensure equitable access to quality healthcare.

Our Values

We are committed to excellence, innovation, impact, collaboration, efficiency, and integrity in all we do.

Core Values

Excellence

Pursuing the highest standards in research and service delivery

Innovation

Creating cutting-edge solutions to health system challenges

Impact

Prioritizing meaningful changes that improve health outcomes

Collaboration

Working together with partners to achieve shared goals

Efficiency

Optimizing resources and processes for maximum effectiveness

Integrity

Upholding ethical standards in all our work and partnerships

Our Journey

A decade of advancing digital health in Ethiopia

2015

Center Founded

CDHI established as a research institution focused on digital health

2017

First Major Project

Launch of Health Information Systems Integration Initiative

2019

Training Programs

Establishment of MPH and PhD programs in Health Informatics

2021

Expanded Partnerships

Strategic collaborations with international health organizations

2023

Regional Recognition

Recognized as a leading digital health research center in East Africa

2025

New Initiatives

Launch of Telemedicine Platform and AI-driven Health Solutions

Leadership Team

Experienced professionals driving our mission

Dr. Abebe Hailu

Executive Director

Digital Health, Implementation Science

Dr. Marta Tsegaye

Research Director

Epidemiology, Health Systems

Dr. Solomon Bekele

Technical Director

Health IT, Data Analytics

Rahel Asfaw

Programs Director

Education, Capacity Building

Partners & Affiliations

Working with leading organizations to advance our mission

Federal Ministry of Health

World Health Organization

GAVI - The Vaccine Alliance

African Union

University of Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa University Hospital

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

USAID