Information Sharing in Professional Associations: the Case of the Ethiopian Journal of Health Development in Strengthening the Ethiopian Public Health Association

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The Ethiopia Public Health Association (EPHA) was established in 1989 and legally registered under the Ethiopian law in 1991; with the objective of attaining an optimal standard of health for the people of Ethiopia by promoting better health services to the public and high professional standards through advocacy; active involvement and networking. EPHA is committed to improve the health and wellbeing of Ethiopians through the dedicated and active involvement of its members and in collaboration with all stakeholders. As stated in its constitution; establishing forums for promoting communication among members and the public on health and health-related matters; and advancing research in public health and publishing scientific journals; newsletters and bulletins for disseminating the results forthe advancement of knowledge and excellence in public health practice are the prominent objectives of the Association