Introduction

Abstract

On behalf of the Committee 0£ the National Health Development Network of Ethiopia (NHDN-E) and on my own behalf, I would like to welcome you all to this symposium on the" Control of Chronic Communicable Diseases and Primary Health Care" which will focus on Leprosy and Tuberculosis.

The main objective 0f the NHDN-E is to provide technical support to the national effort for the achievement of "Health £or All by the Year 2000" through the promotion of the primary health care approach in all possible ways. One 0f these ways is by organizing such symposia that will provide forums for the discussion of relevant issues involved by bringing together concerned and informed persons from wherever possible in order to share experiences.