Jimma University successfully conducted a capacity-building training for health professionals on the Provider Payment Model, focusing on the Case-Based Payment System (Department-Based Grouping), from November 20–21, 2025. The training aimed to provide knowledge and practical skills for healthcare providers on strategic purchasing to promote efficiency, quality, and equity in service delivery.
The initiative was supported by the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) through the Dr. LEE Jong-Wook Fellowship Program and implemented under the Korea Global Alumni (KGA) 2025 Project, titled: “Assessing Provider and Purchaser Readiness for the Implementation of a Case-Based Payment (CBP) System in Ethiopia,” currently being implemented across the Oromia, Somali, and Southwest Ethiopia regions, as well as the Addis Ababa City Administration.
During the opening session, Mr. Temesgen Kabeta, Principal Investigator of the project, welcomed participants to the evergreen land of Jimma and outlined the project objectives. While donors have historically contributed a significant share of Ethiopia’s health financing, recent trends indicate a noticeable decline in donor support. Although declining donor support presents challenges, it should be considered a wake-up call to build a resilient health system.
Mrs. Felegush Berhane, Lead Executive Officer for Provider Affairs and Quality Assurance at the Ethiopian Health Insurance Service (EHIS), delivered the keynote address, underscoring the urgency of adopting the case-based payment approach to accelerate the transition from passive to strategic purchasing. She commended Jimma University for its leadership in community-centered capacity development and reaffirmed EHIS’s commitment to collaborate in advancing healthcare financing.
Dr. Dessalegn Tamiru, Delegate Dean of the Faculty of Public Health at the Jimma University Institute of Health, officially opened the workshop, stressing the need for payment strategies that ensure quality, efficiency, equity, and expanded service coverage.
The workshop brought together senior expert trainers from EHIS, representatives from KOFIH Ethiopia, and members of the KGA Executive Committee. Participants included health professionals from selected health facilities within Jimma Zone and Town Health Departments, as well as Tercha and Bonga Hospitals in Southwest Ethiopia.
The training was highly interactive, featuring practical sessions, group discussions, and peer-learning activities, all aimed at supporting the sustainable implementation of case-based payment systems. Preliminary findings from the ongoing project were also presented during the workshop’s closing session.
This training marks a significant milestone in strengthening the capacity of healthcare professionals and aligns with Ethiopia’s broader efforts to develop a homegrown, efficient, and equitable provider payment system.
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