Which of the following best describes a key characteristic of the present government of Ethiopia's health policy?

The question asks to identify a characteristic of the present government of Ethiopia's health policy.

• Option A suggests that remedial measures (curative care) take precedence over preventive components. Modern health policies, especially in developing countries, often shift towards prevention to reduce the burden of disease.
• Option B talks about changes in attitude and awareness regarding "backward practices reserved for future actions," which is vague and doesn't clearly define a current policy focus.
• Option C states that the policy gives "at most priority to the development of preventive components of health care facilities." This aligns with the global trend and Ethiopia's known focus on primary healthcare, which heavily emphasizes preventive and promotive health services to improve public health outcomes.
• Option D claims that occupational health and safety have limited emphasis. While important, this might not be the most defining characteristic of the overall health policy compared to the broader emphasis on prevention.

Based on the general direction of public health policies, particularly in countries like Ethiopia, there is a strong emphasis on primary healthcare and preventive measures to address widespread health issues and improve overall population health.

The correct option is C.
C) Giving at most priority to the development of preventive components of health care facilities.
The health policy of the present government of Ethiopia, like many developing nations, emphasizes preventive healthcare to tackle widespread health issues and improve public health outcomes efficiently.

The final answer is $\boxed{\text{C}}$