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Administrative Measures Taken Against Health Professionals for Medical Malpractice
The Reporter (Amharic) · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on The Reporter (Amharic)
AI SUMMARY
The Addis Ababa City Administration Food and Medicine Authority has taken administrative measures against 36 health professionals found guilty of medical malpractice and professional misconduct.
- The Addis Ababa City Administration Food and Medicine Authority investigated 42 complaint records regarding medical errors and professional misconduct in 2025/26.
- Guilty verdicts were passed against 36 health professionals in government and private institutions for actions leading to death or physical disability.
- The sanctioned professionals include nine medical doctors, 14 nurses, three midwives, three health officers, one emergency surgical officer, and one anesthetist.
- Thirty professionals received professional license suspensions ranging from one month to one year and two months.
- One professional received a written warning and five were ordered to undergo further professional training.
- Authority services including professional licensing and medical-legal affairs have been transferred to the Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau starting October 28, 2026.