National disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for 257 diseases and injuries in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has significantly reduced the burden of communicable, maternal, neonatal, and nutritional diseases over the past 25 years, shifting the health landscape toward non-communicable diseases. In 2015, leading causes of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) included lower respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, and tuberculosis, despite major declines. Non-communicable diseases like heart disease and stroke are rising, with disability burdens persisting. To guide health priorities, Ethiopia must strengthen data systems, address neonatal and chronic disease-related disabilities, and tailor strategies to regional and urban-rural health variations.

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