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- Academic qualification:
- PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Parasitology), AAU & Leiden Medical University Center, The Netherlands, 2005.
- Address:
- Patriot Street
- P.O.Box 1242 Addis Ababa Ethiopia
- Telephone Home: 251-112-703723 Professional: 251-112754645 Mobile: 251-911-213301
- Fax (+country.area code.number) 251-112-757722
Director General , EHNRI
1. Amha Kebede, Adugna Woyessa, Kelbessa Urga, Tsehaynesh Messele, Daddi Jima. Policy brief on improving access to artemisinin-based combination therapies for malaria in Ethiopia. 2010. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care. 26(2): 246-249
2. Amha Kebede, Sileshi M., Mekasha S., Roscigno, G., Perkins, M., Bell D. Messele, T. Establishment of Global Testing Center for Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests at EHNRI. (2009). Policy & Practice for Action, FMoH, Quarterly Health Bulletin; V2(1): 35-38
3. Amha Kebede, Yonas Tafesse, Ambaye Degefa, Girum Taye, Woldemariam Girma,Abebe Bekele, et al. Impact Evaluation of Ethiopia's National Response to HIV/AIDS, TB & Malaria: District Comprehensive Assessment, Final Report 2008 Amha Kebede, Yonas Tafesse, Ambaye Degefa, Girum Taye, Woldemariam Girma,Abebe Bekele, et al. Impact Evaluation of Ethiopia's National Response to HIV/AIDS, TB & Malaria: Health Facility Assessment, Final Report 2008
4. Tekola E, Patricia M., Estifanos S, Teshome G,Berhan A, Gideon Y, Mulat Z, Asrat G, Berhanu M, Amha K, Daddi J, Zerihun T, Jeremiah N, Aryc W. M, Frank R, Paul E. (2010). Comparison of Parascreen Pan/Pf, Paracheck Pf and light microscopy for detection of malaria among febrile patients, Northwest Ethiopia. Tran R Soc. Trop. Med.& Hyg. 104 (2010) 467-474
5. Amha Kebede, Verweij, J.J., Endeshaw, T., Messele, T., Tasew, G., Petros, B. and Poldreman, A.M. (2004). The use of real-time PCR to identify Entamoeba histolytica and E. dispar infections in prisoners and primary-school children in Ethiopia. Annals of Tropical Medicine & Parasitology 98 (1): 43-48
6. Amha Kebede, Jaco Verweij, Beyene Petros and Polderman Ton. (2004) Misleading microscopy in
amoebiasis. Trop.Med, Intl. Health 9(5): 651-652.
7. Amha Kebede & Anthon M. Polderman. (2004). Ethiology of Acute Diarrhea in Adults in Southwestern Nigeria. J. Clin. Microbiol. 42(8): 3909-3910. (Letter to the editor).
8. Amha Kebede, Jaco Verweij, Wendelien Dorigo-Zetsma, Eduard Sanders, Tsehaynesh Messele, Lissete van Lissehout, Beyene Petros and Polderman Ton (2003) Overdiagnosis of amoebaisis in the abscence of Entamoeba histolytica among patients presenting with diarrhoea in Wonji and Akaki, Ethiopia. Trans.R.Soc.Trop.Med.Hyg. 97(3):305-307
9. Amha Kebede, Endale Kassa, Senaite Ashenafi, Wendelien Dorigo, Tilahun Woldemichael, Polderman Ton and Beyene Petros (2004) Amebic liver abscess: A 20-year retrospective analysis at Tikur Anbessa Hospital, Ethiopia. Eth. J. Health Dev. 18(3): 199-202
10. Amha Kebede, Jaco Verweij, Wendelien Dorigo-Zetsma, Eduard Sanders, Tsehaynesh Messele, Lissete van Lissehout, Beyene Petros and Polderman Ton. In: Sileshi Lulseged, M.M., (Ed.) Differentiation of Entamoeba histolytica/E. dispar using coproantigen ELISA among patients presenting with diarrhea in Akaki and Wonji, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa: ENARP/EHNRI. (2001)
11. Amha Kebede , Donker, S., Arevalo, J., Le Ray, D. and Dujardain, J.C. (1999). Size-polymorphism of mini-exon gene-bearing chromosomes among natural populations of Leishmania, subgenus Viannia. Int.J.Parasitol. 29 549-557.
12. Amha Kebede, Hussein Mohamed and Tilahun Woldemichael (1995) Comparative studieson two cultures methods for hookworm species identification. Ethiop.J.Helath Devept. 9 (3):189-191.
13. Amha Kebede, Seyoum Taticheff, Tesfaye Bulto, Wondimu Wokneh and Dejene Tilahun (1993) Effect of ivermectin treatment on microfilarial load in patients with Onchocerca volvulus in Bebeka, Ethiopia. Eth.Med.J. 31 (129):127-135.
Deputy Director General
Staff Bio to be submitted.
Management Team
- Academic qualification:
- PHD Area of expertise : Virology
Infectious & Non- Infectious Research Directorate Director
Staff Bio to be submitted.
Regional Laboratory Capacity Building Directorate Director
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Traditional & Modern Drug Research Directorate Director
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- Academic qualification:
- PhD in Microbiology/Bacteriology, University College London Medical School, 1994
- Address:
- Telephone : +251-011-2751522/2753470/2771057 Mobile: +251-0913-864113
- Fax +251-011-2754744/255722
- E-mail : eshetulo@ehnri.gov.et, eshetuu@yahoo.com
- P.O. Box 1242 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Scientific & Ethical Review Office Head
- Stanford JL and Lemma E. The use of sonicate preparation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (New Tuberculin) in the assessment of BCG vaccination. Tubercle 1983.66:275-282.
- Lemma E, Valdivia AJA, Girma GY and Echemenda FM. Drug sensitivity patterns of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Med. j. 1984.22; 93-96.
- Lemma E and Afeworki GY. Drug susceptibility of M tuberculosis isolated in Asmara. Ethiopia. Med.J. 1984. 22;105-106.
- Lemma E. and Stanford JL Skin test sensitization by tubercle bacilli and by other mycobacteria in Ethiopian school children. Tubercle 1984.65:285-293.
- W Keterew, Lemma E and Ahmed A. Primary resistance to the major anti-tuberculosis drugs in Ethiopia. Med J. 1986. 24: 155-18.
- Kenfe G and Lemma E. Isolation of M bovis from milk and tissues: implications for public health and animal production. Proceedings of the first national livestock improvement conference IAR, 1986 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Lemma E, Niemi M, Lindtjorn B and Dubrie G. Bacteriological studies of tuberculosis in Sidamo Regional Hospital. Ethiopia. Med J. 1989. 27:147-149.
- Tala-Heikkila, Lemma E and Stanford JL. Comparative study of skin testing with PPD and New Tubeculins by WHO Mantoux test Tuberc Lung Dis 1992. 73:330-3336.
- Wolde K, Lemma E, Roscino G and Ahmed A. Fixed drug dose combination short course chemotherapy in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. Ethiopia. Med. J. 1992. 30:63-68.
- Spigelman M and Lemma E. The use of the polymerase chain reaction to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis in ancient skeleton. Int. J. Osteoarch. 1993.3:137-143.
- Rafi A, Spigelman M, Stanford J, Lemma E, Donoghue H and Zias J. Mycobacterium leprae DNA from Ancient Bone Detected by PCR. Int.J.osteoarch.1994: 1-4.
- Genebo T, Gelaw M, Dejene A, Lemma E and Eyob G. Community perception associated with
- tuberculosis in urban, semi-urban and rural setting in Ethiopia. J Ethiop Med Pract. 2000. 2(2): 13-16.
- Asseged B, Lubke-Becker A, Lemma E, Taddele K and Britton S. Bovine Tuberculosis: A cross sectional and epidemiological study in and around Addis Ababa. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. 2000. 48:71-80.
- Gebeyehu M, Lemma E and Eyob G. Prevalence of drug resistant tuberculosis in Arsi Zone, Ethiopia. Ethiop J Health Dev. 2001. 15(1): 11 – 16.
- Gelaw M, Genebo T, Degene A, Lemma E and Eyob G. Attitude and Social Consequences of TB in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. E Afr Med J. 2001. 78(5): 28-32.
- Demisse M, Lemma E, Gebeyehu M and Lindtjorn B. Sensistivity to Anti-tuberculosis Drugs in HIV- Positive and –negative Patients in Addis Ababa. Scand J infect Dis.2001.33: 914-919.
- Eyob G, Gebeyehu M, Goshu S, Girma M, Lemma E and Fontanet A. Increase in tuberculosis incidence among the staff working at the Tuberculosis Demonstration and Training Centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study (1989-1999). Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2002. 6(1): 85-88.
- Kurabachew M, Enger O, Sandaa R-A, Lemma E and Bjorvatn B. Amplified ribosomal DNA restriction analysis in the differentiation of related species of mycobacteria. J Microbiol Meth. 2003. 55: 83-90.
- Eyob G, Guebrexabher H, Lemma E et al. Drug susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in HIV- Infected and – uninfected Ethiopians and its impact on outcome after 24 months of follow up. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2004. 8: 1388-1391
- Asseged B, Woldesenbet Z, Yimer E and Lemma E. Evaluation of Abattoir Inspection for the Diagnosis of Mycobactetium bovis Inspection in Cattle at Addis Ababa Abattoir. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 2004. 36: 537-546.
- Shiferaw G, Woldeamanuel Y, Gebeyehu M, Girmachew F Demessie D and Lemma E. Evaluation of Microscopic Observation Drug Susceptibility Assay (MODS) for the Detection of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB). J Clin Microbiol. 2007.45:1093-1097.
- McNerney R, Mallard K, Urassa HMR, Lemma E and Donoghue HD. Colorimetric Phage-Based Assay for Detection of Rifampicin Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis. J Clin Microbiol. 2007. 45: 1330-1332.
- Hershkovitz I, Donoghue H D, Minnikin DE, Besra G S, Lee O Y-C, Gernaey A M, Galili E, Eshed V, Greenblatt C L, Lemma E, Bar-Gal Gila K, Spigelman M. Detection and molecular characterization of 9,000-year-old Mycobacterium tuberculosis from a Neolithic settlement in the Eastern Mediterranean.PLoS ONE 2008; 3(10):e3426.
- Lemma E , Zimhony O , Greenblatt C L, Koltunov V , Zylber MI , Vernon K & Spigelman M Attempts to revive Mycobacterium tuberculosis from 300-year-old human mummies. FEMS Microbiol Lett.2008. 283: 54-61.
- Ejigu G S; Woldeamanuel Y; Shah N S; Gebyehu M; Selassie A; Lemma E. Microscopic observation drug susceptibility assay provides rapid and reliable identification of MDR-TB. The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease 2008;12(3):332-7.
- Desta K, Asrat A, Lemma E, Gebeyehu M, & Feleke B. Drug susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from smear negative pulmonary tubrrculosis patients, Addis Ababa. Ethiop J Health Dev. 2008. 22(2); 212- 215.
- Nigatu W, Samuel D, Cohen B, Cumberland P, Lemma E, Brown DW G; Nokes. Evaluation of a measles vaccine campaign in Ethiopia using oral-fluid antibody surveys. Vaccine 2008;26(37):4769-4774.
- Shah S, Demissie M, Lambert L, Ahmed, J, Leulseged S, Kebede T, Melaku, Z, Mengistu, Y, Lemma E, Wells C D , Wuhib T and Nelson L J, Intensified Tuberculosis Case Finding Among HIV-Infected Persons From a Voluntary Counseling and Testing Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. JAIDS. 2009. 50(5)April 537-545
- Donoghue H.D, Hershkovitz I, Minnikin DE, Besra GS, Lee O-Y-C, Galili E, Greenblatt, CL, Lemma,E, Spigelman M, and Bar-Gal G.K.Biomolecular archaeology of ancient tuberculosis: response to “Deficiencies and challenges in the study of ancient tuberculosis DNA” by Wilbur et al. (2009). Journal of Archaeological Science, 2009. 36 (12): 2797-2804.
- Agonafir M, Lemma E, WoldeMeskel D, Goshu S, Santhanam A, Girmachew F, Demissie D, Getahun Muluwork, Gebeyehu M, and van Soolingen D. Phenotyping and Genotyping Analysis of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Ethiopia. The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease. 2010, 14(10): 1259-65.
- Reed SL, Mamo G, Gossa E, Jasura M, Getahun M, Lemma E Improved tuberculosis smear detection in resource-limited settings: Combined bleach concentration and LED fluorescence microscopy. Int Health (2011), doi:10.1016/j.inhe.2011.03.006
- Hila Elinav, Henry D. Kalter, Luz Caviedes, Lawrence H. Moulton, Eshetu Lemma, Andrea Rajs,Colin Block, and Shlomo Maayan. Training Laboratory Technicians from the Ethiopian Periphery in the MODS Technique Enables Rapid and Low-Cost Diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection. Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 2012. 86(4): 683–689. doi:10.4269/ajtmh.2012.11-0516
Other documents
Contributor to the following Global and Regional drug TB resistance study projects (Principal investigator for Ethiopia’s part).
- World Health Organization (2008) Anti-tuberculosis drug resistance in the world. Fourth global report. Available: http://www.who.int/tb/publications/2008/ drs_report4_26feb08.pdf . Accessed: 18 June 2010.
- International Atomic Energy Agency. Detecting Drug Resistant Malaria and Tuberculosis in Africa. Highlighting achievements of Regional Technical Cooperation Project RAF/6/ 025. Available: http://www.tc.iaea.org/tcweb/publications/.../Malaria_TB_Africa.pdf. Accessed: 18 June 2010.
Conference papers
- Lemma E. Analysis of drug resistance of tubercle bacilli in treatment failure and relapse cases. 21st Annual medical Conference of The Ethiopian medical Association, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1985.
- Lemma E. A simple culture method of tubercle bacilli suitable for use in small laboratories and in the field 21st. Annual Medical Conference of the Ethiopian medical Association, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,1985.
- Getaneh K and Lemma E. Isolation of Mycobacterium bovis from bovine milk and tissue: implications for public health and animal production. National Livestock Improvement Conference, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), 11-13 Feb 1987
- Lemma E. Bacteriological evaluation of tuberculosis-treatment-completes with standard regimen. 23rd Annual Conference of the Ethiopian medical Doctors Association,. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 1987.
- Lemma E and Stanford JL. “Is the growth rate of some isoniazid resistant strains of tubercle bacillienhanced in the presence of the drug?” 13th annual Meeting, European Society of Mycobacteriology, Germany, June 29-July 2,1992.
- Lemma E, Spigelman M, Rafi A Stanford JL and Donoghue H. “Detection of M tuberculosis and M leprae DNAs in ancient bones by PCR.15thAnnual Meeting, European Society for Mycobacteriology, Athens, Greece, June 26-30,1994.
- Donoghue DH, Mclntyre G and Lemma E. PCR- Restriction enzyme pattern analysis of environmental mycobacteria. 15th Annual Meeting, European Society for Mycobacteriology, Athens, Greece, June 26-30,1994.
- Lemma E, Donoghue H, Gebeyehu M, Woldekidan B. Non specificity of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based identification technique for Mycobacterium bovis on Ethiopian strains. Ethiopian Public Health Association Eighth Annual Scientific Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1997.
- Lemma E. Bojia F, Zewede C, Kassa E, Gebeyehu M, Bizuneh T. FNA biopsy investigation of tuberculous lymphadenitis and bacteri0ological as well as molecular characterizations of the aetiologic agent. Ethiopian Public Health Association Eighth Annual Scientific Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1997.
- Gebeyehu M, Lemma E, Eyob G. Drug resistance study in Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State. Ethiopian Medical Association Annual Scientific Conference, 1998.
- Eyob G, Gebeyehu M, Goshu S, Girma M, Lemma E, Fontanet A. Increase in Tuberculosis incidence among the staff working at the TB Demonstration and Training Center (TBDTC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study (1989-1999). EPHA X Annual Scientific Conference. 1999
- Genebo T, Dejene A, Gelaw M, Lemma E, Eyob G. Perception the community towards leprosy patients in Addis Ababa. Xth Annual Conference of the Ethiopian Statistical Association, March 2000.
- Gelaw M, GeneboT, Dejene A, Lemma E, Eyob E. Attitude & social consequences of tuberculosis in Addis Ababa. X th Annual Conference of the Ethiopian Statistical Association, March 2000.
- Dejene A, Genebo T, Gelaw M, Lemma E, Eyob G. Information/ education of HIV/AIDS & condom use in Addis Ababa .X th Annual Conference of the Ethiopian Statistical Association, March 2000.
- Shah NS, Demissie M, Teshager G, Lambert T, Lemma E, Seife E, Kebede T, Melaku Z, Lulseged S,Wells C, Wuhib T, Nelson L. Intensified case finding for pulmonary tuberculosis among HIV-infected persons from a voluntary counseling and testing clinic in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. XVI International AIDS Conference, Toronto, Canada, 13-16 August 2006.
Current research focus
- National drug resistance surveillance of tuberculosis in HIV positve and HIV negative patients
- National prevalence survey of tuberculosis
- Improving laboratory diagnosis of tuberculosis
- Evolution in tuberculosis
Other activities
- Consultant Editor , Ethiopian Journal of Health Development
- Advisor and external examiner of post graduate students at Addis Ababa University
- Academic qualification:
- M.Sc
- Research focus:
- Food Science, dietary menu preparation, nutritional assessment, food product development, curriculum and training material development
- Area of expertise :
- Food Science and NutritionFood Science and Nutrition
Nutrition & Food Science Research Directorate Director
- Syllabus for Home Economics (10+1) vocational training program, ICDR, MOE, 1998
- Training manual for Home Economics junior vocational training program, 1999, Dire Dawa Administrative Council Education and Culture Office
- Training guide and textbook in Amharic language for vocational training,1999, Amhara region education bureau
- Trends of prospects and development of technical vocational education and training in Ethiopia, Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) Ethiopia Chapter, 2001
- Textbooks for 10+1 program according to the new education and training program on the title ”Food preparation”, ”Hotel service” & ”Bakery and confectionery”, Mega Publishing Enterprise,2001
- Factors affecting girls participation in science classrooms in government secondary schools of Addis Ababa, Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA)
- The State of Human Resource Development in the Ethiopian Leather and Leather Products Technology institute, Institute of Educational Research (IER),2004
- Development Trends and Challenges of Vocationalizing Curriculum in Ethiopia, Adama University, October National Research Seminar,2005
- Academic qualification:
- PhD, Entomology
- Research focus:
- Health policy, insecticide resistance and malaria control, Simulium taxonomy
- Area of expertise :
- Medical Entomology / Knowledge Translation
- Address:
- mamuye.hadis@gmail.com
Director, Technology Transfer & Research Translation
- Adugna Woyessa, Mamuye Hadis, Amha Kebede. Human resource capacity to effectively implement malaria elimination: A policy brief for Ethiopia. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 29:2. 2013
- A. Abate and M. Hadis. Susceptibility of Anopheles gambiae s.l. to DDT, malathion, permethrin and deltamethrin in Ethiopia. Tropical Medicine and International Health,16, 486-491. 2011
- Z. Thomas, M. Hadis, A. Taye, Y. Mekonnen, and B. Petros. Larvicidal effects of Jatropha curcas L. against Anopheles arabiensis (Diptera: Culicidea). Momona Ethiopian Journal of Science, 3, 52-64, 2011.
- Mamuye Hadis (2010). New members of Simulium damnosum complex from Ethiopia. Germany: VDM Varlag Dr. Muller.
- M. Hadis, M. D. Wilson, M. Cobblah and D.A. Boakye. Cytotaxonomy of Simulium soderense sp. nov. and a re-description of the ‘Kulfo’ form (Dunbar, 1969) of Simulium damnosum s.l. (Diptera: Simuliidae) as Simulium kulfoense sp. nov. in Ethiopia. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 28, 3-11, 2008.
- A.Taye, M. Hadis, N. Adugna, D. Tilahun and R. A. Wirtz. Biting behavior and Plasmodium infection rates of Anopheles arabiensis from Sille, Ethiopia. Acta Tropica, 97, 50-54, 2006.
- M. Hadis, M. D. Wilson, M. Cobblah and D.A. Boakye. Cytotaxonomic description of Simulium kaffaense, a new member of S. damnosum complex (Diptera: Simuliidae) from south-western Ethiopia. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, 99, 267-291, 2005.
- M. Hadis, M. Lulu, Y. Mekonnen, T. Asfaw. Field Trials on the repellent activity of four plant products against Mansonia population in Western Ethiopia. Phytotherapy Research, 17, 2002-2005, 2003
- M. Hadis and D. Abate. Pathogenecity of Ethiopian isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beaveria bassiana against the tsetse fly Glossina morsitans morsitans. Pest Management Journal of Ethiopia, 6, 23-29, 2002.
- M. Lulu, M. Hadis, Y. Mekonnen, T. Asfaw. Inversion polymorphism on Anopheles arabiensis Insect Science and Its Application, 19, 207-210, 1999. chromosomes from some regions of Ethiopia.
- T. W/Michael, T. Endashaw, T. Shibre, T. Gebre, L. Gebreyesus, S. Dereje, D. Tilahun, M. Hadis. Intestinal parasitic infections in Western Abaya with special reference to Schistosoma mansoni. Ethiopian Journal of Health Development, 13, 21-26, 1999.
- N. Adugna, M. W/Giorgis, D. Tilahun, A. Kebede, and M. Hadis. The epidemiology of onchocerciasis in the resettled and indigenous population of Pawe, Western Ethiopia. Ethiopian Medical Journal, 37, 41-50, 1999.
- M. Lulu, M. Hadis, Y. Mekonnen, T. Asfaw. Chromosomal inversion polymorphisms of Anopheles arabiensis from some localities of Ethiopia in relation to host feeding choice. Ethiopian Journal of Health Development, 12, 23-28, 1998.
- M. Hadis, M. Lulu, Y. Mekonnen, T. Asfaw. Host choice by indoor resting Anopheles arabiensis in Ethiopia. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 91, 376-378, 1997.
- T. Endashaw, A. Kebede, M. Hadis, T. Tilahun, T. Asfaw. Human trypanosomiasis situation in Gambella, south-western Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Health Development, 11, 23-28, 1997.
- N. Adugna, M. W/Giorgis, D. Tilahun, A. Kebede, and M. Hadis. Assessment of infection rate of onchocerciasis in the resettled and indigenous population of Assossa, western Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Health Development, 10, 89-95, 1996.
- M. Hadis, D. Tilahun, and M. Lulu. Human cases of subcutaneous and enteric pseudo-myiasis in Ethiopia. Ethiopian Medical Journal, 33, 135-136, 1995.
- M. Hadis, T. Endashaw, A. Kebede, T. Asfaw, and T. Tilahun. Decline of Glossina morsitans ugadensis in Gambella, Ethiopia. East African Medical Journal, 72, 365-369, 1995.
- W. Nigatu, M. Abebe, M. Hadis, and M. Lulu. The effect of resettlement and agricultural activities on the tsetse population in Gambella, south-western Ethiopia. Insect Science and Its Application, 13, 763- 770, 1992.
Infectious and non infectious disease
- Academic qualification:
- D.V.M. and MSc TVE
- Research focus:
- Public health research with special focus on Animal and Human health research
- Area of expertise :
- Research planning and execution, Animal and human health care
Researcher II
Proceedings
- Asefa Deressa and Sissay Lemma (1998). Preliminary investigation on the seasonal occurrence of ovine helminthes around Sheno: Proceedings of 5 th Annual conference of Ethiopian Society of Animal production. PP. 128-137.
- Asefa Deressa (1997). Sheep health management issues in North Shewa. Proceedings of the 11th Annual conference of EthiopianVeterinary Association. PP. 1-14.
- Sissay Lemma, Solomon Gizaw, Asefa Deressa and YimamHassen(1998). Sheep and Goat research in the Amhara region. PP. 203-233. In: Beyene Seboka and Abera Deressa (eds.) Agricultural Research and technology Transfer Attempts and Achievements in Northern Ethiopia. Proceedings of the fourth Technology Generation, Transfer and Gap Analysis Workshop. 18-21 March 1997, Bahir-Dar, Ethiopia.
- Asefa Deressa (1998). Economic importance of ovine helminth parasites at Sheno. Proceedings of the 12 th Annual Conference of Ethiopian Veterinary Association. PP. 43-51.
- Eshetu Yimer, Abraham Ali,Tewodros Girmay and Asefa Deressa (2007): Livestock as a Source of Income and Food Security in Ethiopia. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Conference of Food and Nutrition Society of Ethiopia (FoNSE),Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute, October 23-24,2007.
- Asefa Deressa, Abreham Ali, Badeg Zewde, Mekoro Beyene Beteleheim Newayeselassie, Mesfin Akililu and Garoma Getahun (2009): Rabies Scenario in Ethiopia. Abstract, 20th international rabies conference in the Americas, Canada, Quebec city, 18-23 October, 2009.
- Asefa Deressa, Worknesh Ayele,Amenu Gisso , Temesgen Lemi and Million Wondabeku (2007): Assessing the Threat of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Ethio-Kenya border. Proceedings of 18 th Ethiopian Medical Association.
- Asefa Deressa, Abrham Ali 3 Mekoro Beyene, 4 Bethelheim Newaye selassie, Eshetu Yimer and Kedir Hussen (2010): The status of rabies in Ethiopia: retrospective record review. Abstract. XXI International Conference on Rabies in the Americas (RITA) Guadalajara, Jal. 2010.
- Kedir Hussen ,Asefa Deressa, Dawit Abebe, and Demekech Gera (2010): Evaluation of the Efficacy of Crude Extracts of Salix subserrata, Silene macroselen, Lepidium sativum for the treatment of rabies in Ethiopia. Abstract. XXI International Conference on Rabies in the Americas (RITA) Guadalajara, Jal. 2010.
News letter in professional Associations:
- Asefa Deressa (1998). Some indications of plants that have anthelmintic properties. Ethiopian Veterinary Association News Letter. Vol. 5, NO. 3, PP. 4-5.
- Asefa Deressa, (2009): The threat of climate change to animal and human health. Ethiopian Society of Animal Production. News letter. Issue No.21, 2009.
Book
- Asefa Deressa (2010): Ovine pasteurellosis, epidemiology and strain characterization. General veterinary medicine book. VDM,Verlag publishing house.ISBN.9783639255317
Journal Articles:
- Asefa Deressa and Sileshi Mekonnon (2002): The use of Ethno-veterinary medicine in North Shewa. Journal of Ethiopian Veterinary Association. Vol. 7, NO. 1&2, PP. 11-16
- Asefa Deressa, A. Lubcke-Becker, Laekemariam Yigezu, Yilikal Asfaw,D.H.Shimmel and G.Terefe. (2004). Epidemiology and strain characterization of ovine pasteurellosis in selected sites of Ethiopia. Journal of Ethiopian Veterinary Association. Vol. 8, NO. 1, PP.7-17
- Markos Tibbo,Kassaye Aragaw and Asefa Deressa. (2004). Effect of anthelmintics and supplementation on productivity of Menz and Menz-Awassi crossbred sheep with sub-clinical helminthosis. Journal of Ethiopian Veterinary Association. Vol. 8, NO. 2, PP. 1-22
- M.Tibbo,K.Aragaw,F.Abunna, M. Woldemeskel, A.Deressa, M.Lemma Dechassa , J.E.O.Rege (2005): Factors affecting haematological profiles in three indigenous Ethiopian sheep breeds. Comparative clinical pathology, 13; 119-127.
- Genene Tefera, Jiří Smola, Asefa Deressa (2004). Multiplex PCR for Routine Laboratory Diagnosis of Pasteurella multocida and Mannheimia haemolytica in cases of Bovine Respiratory Infections .Journal of Ethiopian Veterinary Association. Vol. 9, NO. 2, PP. 95- 105
- G. Tefera and Asefa Deressa (2006): A review of beneficial aspects of Bacteria: Journal of Ethiopian Veterinary Association. Vol. 10, NO. 2, PP. 1- 6
- G enene Tefera, Jiŕí. Smola and Asefa Deressa (2006): Antibiotic resistance profiles of Pasteurella multocida and Mannheimia haemolytica strains isolated from dairy cattle. Journal of Ethiopian Veterinary Association. Vol. 10, NO. 1, PP. 33- 40
- Eshetu Yimer Ahmed, Abraham Ali, Arthuro Mesfin, Asefa Deressa, Tewodros Girmaye (2008): Brucellosis as zoonosis in Chifera district, Afar regional state. Bull. Anim.Hlth.Prod..Afr. vol 56. PP.357-361.
- Abrham Ali, Arthuro Mesfin, Eshetu Yimer Asefa Deressa and Tewodros Girmay (2007): Sero-prevalence of caprine brucellosis in Chifera woreda, Afar regional state, Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of biological society.Vol.6, No. 2, PP. 159-164.
- Asefa Deressa1*, Y. Asfaw2, B. Lubke3, M. W. Kyule4, G.Tefera5 and K.-H. Zessin6 (2010):
- Molecular detection of Pasteurella multocida and Mannheimia haemolytica in sheep respiratory
- infections in Ethiopia. International journal of applied research in veterinary medicine. Vol. 8 No. 2.
- Asefa Deressa, Dawit Abebe, Kedir Hussen and Demekech Gera (2010): Evaluation of the Efficacy of Crude Extracts of Salix subserrata, Silene macroselen, Lepidium sativum for the treatment of rabies in Ethiopia. Ethiopian Veterinary Journa.Vol.14,No.2.
- Abraham Ali, Fasil Mengistu,Kedir Hussen, Garoma Getahun, Asefa Deressa, Eshetu Yimer and Kassahun Tafesse (2010): Overview of Rabies in and around Addis Ababa, in Animals Examined in EHNRI Zoonoses Laboratory Between,2003 and 2009.Ethiopian Veterinary Journal .Vol.14,No.2
- Asefa Deressa, Eshetu Yimer 3 Mekoro Beyene, 4 Bethelheim Newaye selassie, Abrham Ali and Kedir Hussen (2010): The status of rabies in Ethiopia: retrospective record review. Ethiopian Journal of Public Health Development. Vol. 24 No.2 .
- Research focus:
- Immunologic and virologic responses to anti HIV treatment Evaluation and Optimization of diagnostic methods for the use of Public Health Researches.
- Area of expertise :
- Molecular Biology
- Address:
- Office: +251112788058
- Cell phone: +251911663200 Fax: +251112758332 / +251112758332
- P. O. Box 15145, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia E-mail: Asfawa@ehnri.gov.et
Assistant Researcher III
- Lemma Eshetu; Constantine Niel T; Kassa Desta; Messele Tsehaynesh; Mindaye Tedla; Taye Girum; Abebe Almaz; Tamene Wegene; Tebje Mekashaw; Gebremeskel Wudneh; Adane Asfaw; Gezahegn Nigussie. Human herpesvirus 8 infection in HIV-1-infected and uninfected pregnant women in Ethiopia. Ethiopian medical journal 2009; 47(3):205-11.
- Adane A, Bezabih A, Gashaye A, et al. HIV-associated anemia before and after initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Ethiopia. Abstracts of the XVII International AIDS Conference 2008, Mexico City, Mexico: Abstract no. CDB0057. Visit at (www.aids2008.org/pag/abstracts.aspx?AID=146)
- Desta Kassa, Abeba G/TsadiK, Asfaw Adane, Nugussie Gezahegn, Mekashaw Tebeje, Moges Kassa, Tsehaynesh Messele. Cytokines in the pathogenesis of malaria: Plasma levels of proinflammatory (IFN-γ), inflammatory (TNF-α), and anti-inflammatory (IL-4) cytokines in acute Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax malaria patients in an endemic area, Ethiopia. Abstracts Book of Ethiopian Medical Association XLII Annual Medial Conference and Medical Exhibition, 2007, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Abstract No AB13, page 27-28.
- Belete Tegbaru, Dawit Wolday, Tsehaynesh Messele, Hailu Meless, Desta Kassa, Desalegn Tesema, Wogene Tamene, Zinet Ahmedin, Asfaw Adane, Mekashaw Tebeje, Negussie Gezahegn, Hiwot Birhanu, Yohannes Mengistu, Tadesse Wuhib and Makonnen Fekadu. Assessment of the implementation of HIV-rapid test kits at different levels of Health Institutions in Ethiopia. Ethiop Med J. 2007 Jul; 45 (3):293-9.
- Desta Kassa, Dessalegn Tessema, Hailu Melese, Tsehaynesh Messele, Mekashaw Tebeje, Nugussie Gezahegn, Asfaw Adane, Wegene Tamene, Zenet Ahmedin, Woudneh Gebremeskel, Dawit Wolday. Comparisons of ELISA and Sample Rapid Test (SRTs) for HIV-1 Testing in Ethiopia. Abstracts Book of Ethiopian Medical Association XLII Annual Medial Conference and Medical Exhibition, 2006, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Abstract No AB2, page 7-8.
- Kass D., Tessema D., Melese H., messele T., tamene W., Ahmedin., Tebeje M., Adane A., Gezahegn N., wolday D. Evaluation of Dried Blood Spots (DBS) for HIV-1 antibody testing in Ethiopia. Int Conf AIDS Aug 13-18 2006; 16 Abstract No MoPE0150
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Adane, A., Desta, K., Bezaabih, A., Gashaye, A. & Kassa, D.(2012). *HIV-associated anaemia before and after initiation of antiretroviral therapy at Art Centre of Minilik II Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia*. Ethiop Med J., *50*(1),13-21. *[More]<http://www.ehnri.gov.et/publication--documentation/research-and-abstract?view=publication&task=show&id=674>
*Adane, A.*, Girma, M., Gezahegn, N., Abebe, A., Kassa, D., Kefale, M. et al. (2011). *Agreement between NucliSEns EasyQ HIV v1.1 and NucliSENS EasyQ HIV v2.0 for Determination of HIV-1 RNA Concentration in Plasma Specimen*. Abstract of ICASA Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Assistant Researcher III
- Wondatir Nigatu, D. J. Nokes, Aklog Afework, D. W. G. Brown, F. T. Cutts and L. Jin. Serological and Molecular Epidemology of Measles Virus Outbreaks Reported in Ethiopia during 2000-2004. Journal of Medical Virology. 2006; 78:1648-1655.
- Endris Mohammed, Lulu Muhe, Aberra Geyid, Amare Dejene, Yared Mekonnen, Kidane-Mariam Mammo, Aklog Afework and Redwan Muzein. Prevalence of Bacterial Pathogens in Children with Acute Respiratory Infection in Addis Ababa. Ethiop Med J. July 2000; 38(3):165-174.
- Endris Mohammed, Lulu Muhe, Aberra Geyid, Tsehaye Asmelash, Tesfaye Tesema, Amare Dejene, Yared Mekonnen, Kidane-Mariam Mammo, Aklog Afework and Redwan Muzein. Prevalence of acute respiratory bacterial pathogens in children in Gondar. Ethiop J. Health Dev. 2000; 14(2):191-197
- Birhan Beyene, Mebratu Zelalem, Angelo Asha, Yosef Tiruneh, Aklog Afework, Menberu Tedla, Tsion Bezuneh, Almaz G/Senbet, Remi Oyewole, Almaz Abebe, Tilahun Wolde-Michael and Oyewale Tomori. Polio and other enterovirus isolation by regime in Ethiopia. Japan. J. Infec. Dis. 2003; 56:2000-2002.
- Academic qualification:
- DVM, MVPH
- Research focus:
- Zoonoses Diseases Research with special focus on rabies
- Area of expertise :
- Veterinary public health
- fasilm@ehnri.gov.et/mengistufasil@gmail.com
Assistant researcher II
- Mengistu, F., Molla, B and Ali, A. Camel Mastitis Associated Bacterial Pathogens and its Impact on Milk Quality in Gewane District, Afar Regional State, Northeastern Ethiopia, Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr., (2010), 58, 249-259.
- Abraham Ali, Fasil Mengistu, Kedir Hussen, Garoma Getahun, Asefa Deressa, Eshetu Yimer and Kassahun Tafese: Overview of Rabies in and around Addis Ababa, in Animals Examination in EHNRI Zoonoses Laboratory Between, 2003 and 2009. Eth. Vet. J., (2010), 14 (2), 91-101.
- Fasil Mengistu, Kedir Hussen, Garoma Getahun, Desalegne Sifer, Abraham Ali and Assefa Deressa: Total Cases of Dog Bites to Humans and a Seasonal Pattern of the Bites, Eth. Vet. J., (2011), 15 (2), 103-108.
- Fasil Mengistu, Kedir Hussen, Abraham Ali, Garoma Getahun, and Dessalegn Sifer. Dog Bite recognized as a Serious Public Health Concern in Addis Ababa, Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2011; 25(1):58-60
Articles:
- Fasil Mengistu. Climate Change and Re-emerging Zoonotic Diseases, A review. Eth. Vet. Bull., Vol. 1, Issue 1, June 2010.
- Fasil Mengistu, Abraham Ali. Stray dogs in Addis Ababa, Elimination Vs Birth Control. Eth. Vet. Bull., Vol. 2, Issue 1, June 2011.
- Academic qualification:
- BSC In medical laboratory technology
- Research focus:
- Evaluation of Rapid diagnostic test of Malaria compare to Microscopic and Molecular diagnosis.
- Area of expertise :
- Infectious disease, Malaria
- Address:
- Phone 251 11 2751522, Mobile 251 911 455647
Assistant Researcher III
1-Original article, Abeba Gebretsadik, Amha Kebede, Mokonnen Mezemer,Geremew Tasew, Detection and Differentiation of two morphologically identical species of Entamoeba Ethiop.J.Health.Dev.2004.18(2)p121-123
2.(Abstract) on the project title Investigation of domestic hygiene, parasitic infection and childhood malnutrition in Oromia and Amhara Region , Ethiopia presented at scientific conference in November 2004
3. Technical report on the title The Relationship Between Ethiopian Cultural Dietary habit and Dyspepsia in St. Paul Hospital.Feb.13,19984
4.Cytokines in the pathogenesis of malaria: plasma levels of Proinflammatory (IFN-Υ), Inflamatory (TNF-ά) and anti-inflammatory cytokines in acute plasmodium falciparium and p.vivax malaria patients in an endemic area, Ethiopia. Eth. Med. association XLIII ,2007 (Abstract)
5. Diagnosis and Differentiation of Entamoeba histolytica and E.dispar from clinical samples by PCR and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent assay (Abstract) Present on 25th African Health Science congress oct4-8,2004 Nairobi, Kenya
Other relevant information
Professional association membership
1.The Ethiopian Medical Laboratory Technician Association (EMLTA): Member
2.Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA);member
3. Red Cross Ethiopia , Member
Scientific conference participation
1. Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) conference (2004), Gondar, Ethiopia (paper presentation)
2. 25th African Health Sciences congress, Kenya (paper presentation)
3. Certificate of participation in 24th African Health Sciences congress(2003),Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
4. Biological Society Association annual conference (2003), Addis Ababa , Ethiopia paper presentation)
5. 26th African Health Sciences congress, Nov 28-Dec1,2005, Egypt
Certificates
1. 24thAfrican Health Sciences Congress (2003). Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. 26th African Health Sciences congress, Egypt
3. The 10th International Course for Clinical Immunology of Infectious Diseases-Total Quality Management”ICCI-TQM.Nov.15th to December21 ,2005
4. A Training of Trainers(TOT) on Malaria Laboratory Diagnosis and quality Assessment Conducted by EHNRI in collaboration with ICAP-Ethiopia, Oct5-8,2009, Adama, Ethiopia.
5.Training on malaria diagnosis and control center of excellence, Kisimu, Kenya medical research Kenya
- Academic qualification:
- MSc
- Research focus:
- Malaria and related infectious diseases
- Area of expertise :
- Tropical and Infectious Disease
- Address:
- ashenafia@ehnri.org.et
Associate Researcher I, Head, (MPVT)
Journal Publications and Articles In press
- Malaria Indicator Survey 2011 (2012). Member of the MIS 2011 steering committee. http://www.ehnri.gov.et/MIS%202011/Ethiopia%20MIS%20%202011%20Report%20FINAL.pdf
- Ashenafi Asefa, Frehiwot Teka, Mulugeta Guta, Daniel Melaku,Ebrahim Naser, Brehanu Tesfaye, Tsehaynesh Messele, Amha Kebede, Mesay Getachew,Kissi Mudi, Achamyeleh Fantaye, Akililu Azaj, Abate Bani, Teshale Seboka,Samson Girma , Redwan Muzein, Kelbessa Urga. Laboratory Investigation of epidemic dropsy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Article In Press; Ethiopian Medical Journal).
- Bouh Abdi Khaireh , Assefa Ashenafi, Hassan Guessod H, Basco Leonardo, Abdi Khaireh M., Pascual A., Briolant S., Mohamed Bouh S., Hassan Farah I., Moussa Ali H., Ahmed Abdi A., Osman Aden M., Abdillahi Z., Nour Ayeh S., Youssouf Darar H., Rogier C., Pradines B.and Bogreau H. Assessments of malaria pre-elimination situation in Djibouti: contribution of molecular tools and population genetics analysis. (Article in press; Malaria Journal).
- Ashenafi Assefa, Moges Kassa, Gemechu Tadese, Hussen Mohamed , Abebe Animut, Tesfayae Mengesha: Therapeutic efficacy of coartem (Artemether-lumefantrine) against P.falciparum in Serbo, SW Ethiopia. Parasite and Vector journal, 2010
- Mulugeta Guta, Hirut Lema, Getachew Addis, Kelbesa Urga, Ashenafi Assefa, Endris Mohammed, Negero Gemeda, Kidist Yirsaw, Kissi Mudi, Kidanemariam Mammo: Antigonorrheal activities of some traditionally used Ethiopian plants, Ethiopian pharmaceutical journal, 2008
- Ashenafi Assefa, Kelbessa Urga, Daniel Melaku, Mulugeta Guta, Walelign Mekonnen: In Vivo Antimalarial Activities Of Nine Plants Used In Ethiopian Traditional Medicine: Jima medical Journal, 2007
- Ashenafi Assefa, Kelbessa Urga, Mulugeta Guta, Daniel Melaku, Walelign Mekonen, Martha Melesse, Asnakech Senbeta, Tsegayae Kidanemariam: Spasmolitic activity of the aqueous extract of Solanum incanum, Solanaceae : Biological journal of Ethiopia, 2006
- Ashenafi Assefa, Kelbessa Urga, Daniel Melaku, Mulugeta Guta,Waleling Mekonnen:Bronchodialator and antiinflamatory activity of Adhatoda shimperina Jima medical Journal, 2007
- Mariamawit Yonathan, Kaleab Asres, Ashenafi Assefa, Franz Bucar: Invivo anti- inflamatory and anti-nociceptive activities of Chelanthes farinose : Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2006
- Shimeles Tesfaye, Kelbesa Urga, Ashenif Tadele, Negero Gemeda, Ashenafi Assefa, Hirut Lema.Antimicrobial effects of Trachyspermum ammi and Cymbopogon citratus Essential oil Tropical formulation on Pathogenic fungi: The east and central Africa Journal of Pharmaceutical sciences,2006
- Dawit Dikaso, Eyassu Mekonen, Asfaw debela, Dawit Abebe, Kelbesa Urga, Wallelign Makonen, Daniel Melaku, Ashenafi Assefa, Yared Mekonene: Invivo anti-malarial activity of hydroalchoholic extracts from Asparagus africanus in mice infected with plasmodium berghei. Ethiopian journal of health development,2006
- Samuel Kinde, Ted Kidane, Ashenafi Assefa, Mieso k. Denko:Using of mobile sms technology for the benefit of the local farmer in terms of market information exchange using local scripts. Proceeding of second IFIP WG6.9 Symposium on Wireless Communications and Information Technology for developing Countries, 2008
Conference Abstracts
- Moges Kassa, Ashenafi Assefa, Hussien Mohammed, Gemechu Taddesse, Markos Sileshi,Takele Kefyalew, Daddi Jima, Almaz Abebe, Amha Kebede, Richard Reithingers, Joseph L Malone. Efficacy of Artemether/lumefantrine (Coartem ®) since adopted as a first line treatment for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in 2004, Ethiopia ASTMH 61st meeting, 2012
- Ruth Ashton, Takele Tesfaye, Alison Rand, Ashenafi Assefa, Addis Mekasha, Gezahegn Tesfaye, Rachel Pullen, Richard Rreithgen, Simon Brooker, Chris Drakeley: Developing of Malaria endemicity map for Ethiopia using serological indicators of exposure for P.falciparum and P.Vivax. ASTMH 61st meeting,2012
- Ashenafi Assefa, Moges Kassa and Gemechu Tadese: A report on the Adverse Reaction of Artemether/Lumefantrine on the treatment of Plasmodium falciparum in therapeutic efficacy study sites of Ethiopia. Conference Abstract. 2012.
- Mulugeta Guta, Ashenafi Assefa, Kissi Mudi, Kelbessa Urga, Asfaw Debela, Dawit Abebe, Daniel Melaku, Wallelign Makonen, Dawit Dikaso , et.al. Development of Antimalarial Herbal Drugs from Local medicinal plants of Ethiopia. Conference Abstract, 2012.
- Lishan Admasu, Ashenafi Assefa , Samuel Kinde, Mistre Wolde. Comparative evaluation of FACScalibur Versus FACScount on the enumeration of CD4 Cells from HIV Positive Patients. Ethiopian Public Health Association Conference Abstract, 2008
- Ashenafi Assefa and Emiru Seyoum: Study on the effects of diflubenzuron on the feeding efficiency and cuticular integrity of the dessert locust, Shistocerca grigaria (Orthorptera:Acrididae). Biological society of Ethiopian Conference Abstract 2003 .
Conference proceedings:
- Ashenafi Assefa, Markos sileshi, Almaz Abebe, Michel French. Tesfaye Mengesha: Proceeding of the international stakeholders consultative meeting on Schistosomiasis and Soil transmitted helments (STH) in Ethiopia. Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute (EHNRI). July 24-26, 2012.
- Kelbessa Urga, Ashenafi Assefa, Mulugeta Guta. Proceeding of national workshop on“Traditional medicine in Ethiopia”. Ghion Hotel, 2003.
- Academic qualification:
- MSc
- Research focus:
- prevention and control of infectious diseases for example HIV,TB,HBV,HCV, adverse drug reactions, health care system improvement , laboratory quality improvement etc.
- Area of expertise :
- research and Molecular biology diagnostics techniques including early infant diagnosis of HIV-1, viral load tests, HIV gene sequencing
- Address:
- (Mobile) 251-911-198266
- E-mail: libse77m@gmail.com
Assistant Researcher II
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- Academic qualification:
- BSC in Medical Laboratory Technology
- Research focus:
- Infectious Disease Mainly HIV/AIDS & TB
- Area of expertise :
- Molecular Biology, Evaluation of Diagnostic Technologies
- Address:
- Moblie – 0911 691285
- P.O.BOX - 1242, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Assistant Researcher II
- Lemma E, Constantine NT, Kassa D, Messele T, Mindaye T, Taye G, Abebe A, Tamene W, Tebje M, Gebremeskel W, Adane A, Gezahegn N. Human herpesvirus 8 infection in HIV-1-infected and uninfected pregnant women in Ethiopia. Ethiop Med J. 2009 Jul;47(3):205-11.
- Workenesh Ayele1, Tsehai Assefa1, Sileshi Lulseged2, Belete Tegbaru1, Hiwot Berhanu1,Wegene Tamene1, Zenit Ahmedin1, Birzaf W. Tensai3, Mengistu Tafesse4,Jaap Goudsmit5, Ben Berkhout7, William A. Paxton7, Michel P. deBaar6, Tsehaynesh Messele1 and Georgios Pollakis*,7. RNA Detection and Subtype C Assessment of HIV-1 in Infants with Diarrhea in Ethiopia. The Open AIDS Journal, 2009, 3, 19-23
- Belete Tegbaru1, Hailu Meless2, Afework Kassu3, Desalegn Tesema1, Negussie Gezahegn1, Wegene Tamene1, Ermias Hailu2, Hiwot Birhanu1, Tsehaynesh Messele. Laboratory services in hospitals and regional laboratories in Ethiopia. Ethiop.J.Health Dev. 2004;18(1):43-47
- Belete Tegbaru1, Hailu Meless2, Wegene Tamene1, Negussie Gezahegn1, Zinet Ahmedin1, Hiwot Birhanu1, Desalegn Tesema1, Tsehaynesh Messele2The status of HIV screening laboratories in Ethiopia: achievements, problems encountered and possible solutions. Ethiop.J.Health Dev. 2002;16(2):209-215
- Academic qualification:
- BSc, MSc, PhD
- Research focus:
- Previous experience working in the area of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, rabies, measles and more currently, on influenza and other respiratory viruses, and viral diseases of zoonotic origin with significant public health impact
- Area of expertise :
- evaluation and validation of diagnostic techniques for diseases of public health importance, application of established diagnostic technologies to support disease surveillance programs and/or design and execution of research projects
- Address:
- Tel.: +251-11-2788059
- Email: workenesha@ehnri.gov.et, wayele@gmail.com
- P.O.Box 1242, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Researcher I, Virology and Rickettsiology Research Team
- Ayele W, Mekonnen Y, Messele T, Mengistu Y, Tsegaye A, Bakker M, Berkhout B, Dorigo-Zetsma W, Wolday D, Goudsmit J, Coutinho R, de Baar M, Paxton WA, Pollakis G. Differences in HIV Type 1 RNA Plasma Load Profile of Closely Related Co-circulating Ethiopian Subtype C Strains: C and C’. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 2010; 26(7):805-13.
- Ayele W, Assefa T, Lulseged S, Tegbaru B, Berhanu H, Tamene W, Ahmedin Z, Tensai BW, Tafesse M, Mengistu Y, Goudsmit J, De Baar MP, Messele T, Pollakis G. RNA Detection and Subtype C assessment of HIV-1 in infants with Diarrhea in Ethiopia. Open AIDS J 2009; 3:19-23.
- Ayele W, Schuurman R, Messele T, Dorigo-Zetsma W, Mengistu Y, Goudsmit J, Paxton WA, de Baar MP, Pollakis G. Use of dried spots of whole blood, plasma, and mother’s milk collected on filter paper for measurement of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 burden. J Clin Microbiol 2007; 45(3):891-6.
- Ayele W, De Baar MP, Goudsmit J, Kliphuis A, Tilahun T, Dorigo-Zetsma W, Wolday D, Abebe A, Mengistu Y, Pollakis G. Surveillance technology for HIV-1 subtype C in Ethiopia: an env-based NASBA-molecular beacon assay to discriminate between subcluster C and C’. J Virol Methods 2005; 130(1-2):22-9.
- Adal M, Ayele W, Wolday D, Dagne K, Messele T, Tilahun T, Berkhout B, Mayaan S, Pollakis G, Dorigo-Zetsma W. Evidence of genetic variability of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 in Plasma and cervicovaginal lavage in Ethiopian women seeking care for sexually transmitted infections. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 2005; 21(7):649-53.
- Ayele W, Pollakis G, Abebe A, Fisseha B, Tegbaru B, Tesfaye G, Mengistu Y, Wolday D, van Gemen B, Goudsmit J, Dorigo-Zetsma W, De Baar MP. Development of a nucleic acid sequence-based amplification assay that uses gag-based molecular beacons to distinguish between human immunodeficiency virus type 1 subtype C and C’ infections in Ethiopia. J Clin Microbiol 2004; 42(4):1534-41.
- Enquselassie F, Ayele W, Dejene A, Messele T, Abebe A, Cutts FT, Nokes DJ. Seroepidemiology of measles in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: implications for control through vaccination. Epidemiol Infect 2003;130(3):507-19.
- Ayele W, Nokes DJ, Abebe A, Messele T, Dejene A, Enquselassie F, Rinke de Wit TF, Fontanet AL. Higher prevalence of anti-HCV antibodies among HIV-positive compared to HIV-negative inhabitants of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. J Med Virol 2002;68(1):12-7.
- Ayele W, Fekadu M, Zewdie B, Beyene M, Bogale Y, Mocha K, Egziabher FG.Immunogenicity and efficacy of Fermi-type nerve tissue rabies vaccine in mice and in humans undergoing post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies in Ethiopia. Ethiop Med J 2001;39(4):313-21.
- Benvenuto JA, Ayele W, Legha SS, Raber MN, Nicaise C, Newman RA. Clinical pharmacokinetics of ifosfamide in combination with N-acetylcysteine. Anticancer Drugs 1992;3(1):19-23.
- Newman RA, Siddik ZH, Travis EL, Followil D, Ayele W, Burditt T, Krakoff IH. Assessment of pulmonary and hematologic toxicities of liblomycin, a novel bleomycin analog. Invest New Drugs 1990;8(1):33-41.
- Horan KL, Adamski SW, Ayele W, Langone JJ, Grega GJ. Evidence that prolonged histamine suffusions produce transient increases in vascular permeability subsequent to the formation of venular macromolecular leakage sites:Proof of the Majno-Palade hypothesis. Am J Pathol 1986; 123(3):570-6.
- Ayele W, Demissie G, Kassa W et al. “A Review of Influenza Sentinel Surveillance in Ethiopia: Virological Findings Year I”. Accepted for a poster presentation at the 2010 CDC International Influenza Grantee and Burden of Disease Meeting, 9-11 July 2010, Atlanta, Georgia (USA).
- Ayele W, Demissie G, Seifu S et al. “Primer and Probe Sequence Homologies in real-time PCR-based Diagnosis of Different Influenza A Subtypes: Implications for Proficiency Panel Testing”. Oral presentation at the Biological Society of Ethiopia, 20th Annual Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (5-6 March 2010).
- Ayele W, Seifu S, Demissie G et al. “Low Probability, High Impact Public Health Events: The Case of New Influenza A(H1N1) in Ethiopia”. Oral presentation at the 2009 Africa Influenza Scientific Symposium, National Institute of Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg, South Africa (7-9 December, 2009).
- Deressa A, Ayele W, Gisso A, Lemi T, Wendabeku M, Sang R. Assessing the threat of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) epidemics at the Ethio-Kenya border. Oral presentation at the 43rd Annual Medical Conference of the Ethiopian Medical Association, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (June 2007).
- Ayele W, Asfaw B, Abebe A et al. Monitoring the evolution of viral strains: implications for the control of pandemic influenza. Oral presentation at the 17th annual conference, Biological Society of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa (February 2007) .
- Ayele W, Abebe A, Asfaw B et al. Establishing influenza surveillance in Ethiopia: making the case in a scenario of competing priorities. Oral presentation at the 17th annual conference, Ethiopian Public Health Association, Harer, Ethiopia (October 2006).
- Ayele W. Avian Influenza A/H5N1: Next Pandemic Virus? Properties & Diagnosis. Plenary session paper presentation at 20th annual conference, Ethiopian Veterinary Association, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (April 2006).
- Ayele W, Yimer E, Abebe A, Mohammed E, Ismail S, Mengistu Y, Tareke I, Tesfahun A, Wuhib T, Messele T. Lab-based diagnosis of Influenza H5N1 in Ethiopia:Prospects and Challenges. Oral presentation at 42nd annual conference, Ethiopian Medical Association, Addis Ababa (June 2006).
- Ayele W, Wolday D, Mekonnen Y et al. Variance of co-circulating subtype C strains reflecting differences in incidence and disease progression. Poster presentation at 3rd International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (July 2005).
- Ayele W, Pollakis G, Goudsmit J, Kliphuis A, Tilahun T, Dorigo-Zetsma W, Wolday D, Abebe A, Mengistu Y, de Baar MP. A Subtyping Approach for HIV-1 in Ethiopia: An Env-based Assay to Distinguish Between HIV-1 Subtype C / subcluster C and C'. Oral presentations at 25th African Health Sciences Congress, Nairobi, Kenya (4-8th 0ctober 2004) & at 15th annual conference of the Ethiopian Public Health Association, Gondar, Ethiopia (15-17th October 2004).
- Ayele W, Assefa T, Tegbaru B, Messele T, Berhanu H, Tamene W, Ahmedin Z, Lulseged S,W/Tensai B, Taffesse M, Mengistu Y, de Baar MP, Pollakis G, Goudsmit J. Established HIV infection in HIV-seropositive children 15 months or below presenting with diarrhea in 3 Addis Ababa hospitals and assessment of HIV-1 subtype C genotype in infected children. Oral presentation at 40th annual conference, Ethiopian Medical Association, Addis Ababa (June 2004).
- Ayele W, Dorigo-Zetsma W, Pollakis G, Wolday D, Meles H, Girma M, Messele T, Sanders E, van Gemen B, Mengistu Y, Goudsmit J, de Baar MP. Preliminary investigation of using dried blood spots as a method of evaluating viral load in HIV-infected Ethiopians. Oral presentation at 39th annual conference, Ethiopian Medical Association, Addis Ababa (May 2003).
- Ayele W, de Baar MP, Abebe A, Mengistu Y, Dorigo-Zetsma W, Wolday D, van Gemen B,Pollakis G, Goudsmit J. Development of a GAG-based NASBA molecular beacon assay to distinguish between subtype C and C' HIV-1 in Ethiopia: potential for intervention strategies. Oral presentation at 38th annual conference, Ethiopian Medical Association, Addis Ababa (May 2002) and poster presentation at 14th International AIDS Conference, Barcelona, Spain (July 2002).
- Ayele W, Abebe A, Messele T, Fontanet A, Dejene A, Enquselassie F, Nokes DJ. Five times higher prevalence of anti-HCV antibodies among HIV-1 positive compared to HIV-1 negative inhabitants of Addis Ababa: Results from a community based survey. Oral presentations at the 13th International AIDS Conference, Durban South Africa (July 2000), 1st International Conference on AIDS in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa (November 1999) and 10th annual conference of the Ethiopian Public Health Association, Addis Ababa (October 1999).
- Ayele W, Fekadu M, Zewdie B, Beyene M, Bogale Y, Fissehatsion G/Egziabher, Mocha K. Determination of the immunogenicity of Fermi type antirabies vaccine in an animal model. Oral presentation, 9th annual conference, Biological Society of Ethiopia (February 1999).
- Engineer MS, Ayele W, Legha SS, Newman RA. Clinical Pharmacology of Ifosfamide.Presentation at American Association for Cancer Research, 80th annual meeting (1989).
- Academic qualification:
- DVM, MPH
- Research focus:
- Rabies and other Zoonotic Diseases of public health importance
- Area of expertise :
- Evaluation and application of Rabies Diagnostic test kits; Designing and implementation of zoonotic disease research projects; zoonotic disease outbreak investigation and Response
- Tel: +251-112-78 15 00
- Abrahama@ehnri.gov.et
Associate Researcher I
- Abraham A, Fasil M, Kedir H, Garoma G, Asefa D, Eshetu Y, Kassahun T. Overview of Rabies in and around Addis Ababa, in Animals Examined in EHNRI Zoonoses Laboratory Between, 2003 and 2009. Ethiop.Vet. J. 2010; 14 (2): 91-101.
- Abraham Ali, Arthuro Mesfin, Eshetu Yimer, Asefa Deressa and Tewodros Girmay (2007): Sero-prevalence of caprine brucellosis in Chifera woreda, Afar regional state, Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of biological society.Vol.6, No. 2, PP. 159-164
- Asefa D, Abraham A, Mekoro B, Bethelehem N, Kedir H, Eshetu Y. The status of Rabies in Ethiopia: A retrospective recored review. Ethiopian Journal of Health Development. 2010; 24(2) :127-132
- Eshetu Yimer Ahmed, Abraham Ali, Arthuro Mesfin, Asefa Deressa, Tewodros Girmaye (2008): Brucellosis as zoonosis in Chifera district, Afar regional state. Bull. Anim.Hlth.Prod..Afr. vol 56. PP.357-361.
- Fasil Mengistu, Bayleyegn Molla and Abraham Ali (2010): Camel Mastitis Associated Bacterial Pathogens and its Impact on Milk Quality in Gewane District, Afar Regional State, Northeastern Ethiopia, Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr, 58, 249-259.
- Fasil Mengistu, Kedir Hussen, Garuma Getahun, Desalegne Sifer, Abraham Ali and Assefa Deressa (2011): Total Cases of Dog Bites to Humans and a Seasonal Pattern of the Bites, Eth. Vet. J., 2011; 15 (2), 103-108.
- Mengistu, F., Hussen, K , Abraham Ali, Getahun, G., and Sifer, D.: Dog Bite recognized as a Public Health Concern in Addis Ababa. Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2011; 25(1):58-60.
Abstract/Presentations
- Abraham Ali, Daddi Jima, Milliyon Wenedabeku, Almaz Abebe, Fikir Tadesse: National Surveillance for Human Rabies Cases—Ethiopia, 2010“Oral presentation at the first International Congressm on Pathogens at the Human—Animal Interface (ICOPHAI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (15-17 September 2011)
- Abraham Ali, Garoma Getahun, Desalegn Sifer, Kedir Hussen, Fasil Mengistu, Almaz Abebe, Michael Niezgoda, Charles Rupprecht: Preliminary evaluation of Direct Rapid Immunohistochemical Test (DRIT) for rabies diagnosis at the Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute (EHNRI). Abstract. XXI International Conference on Rabies in the Americas (RITA) Mexico, Guadalajara, Jal. October 17th to 22nd, 2010
- Eshetu Yimer, Abraham Ali, Tewodros Girmay and Asefa Deressa (2007): Livestock as a Source of Income and Food Security in Ethiopia. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Conference of Food and Nutrition Society of Ethiopia (FoNSE), Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute, October 23-24, 2007.
- Academic qualification:
- BSc, MSc
- Research focus:
- Medical microbiology, Virology, molecular pathogenesis/epidemiology, Immunology, antimicrobial resistance, natural alternatives to antimicrobial agents
- Area of expertise :
- Microbiology
- Address:
- Infectious & non infectious disease research directorate virology & Rickettsiology research team
Assistant Researcher III
Staff Bio to be submitted.
Nutrition and Food Science Research
- Academic qualification:
- MSc, PhD CANDIDDATE, FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION PROGRAM, ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY
- Research focus:
- FOOD SAFETY, FOOD SCIENCE, TRADITIONAL MEDCINE AND NUTRITION AND DISEASE
- Area of expertise :
- ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, NUTRITION SURVEY, DIETARY INTAKE
- Address:
- Tel-+251 (0)11 651 4410 (Res.), 8. +251 (0)11 275 6310 (0ff), +251 (0) 91 143 6002 (cell phone)
- P.O.Box: 62846, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Associate Researcher II
- Kebede, A; Wondimu, T. Bull.Chem.Soc.Ethiop.2004, 18(2), 1-12.
- NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN IN FOOD INSECURE HOUSEHOLDS IN TWO DISTRICTS OF NORTH SHOWA, ETHIOPIS-UNDER REVIEW
- IODINE DEFICIENCY DISORDER IN WEST GOJJAM-PREVALENCE AND POSSIBLE CAUSES, ETHIOPIA-READY FOR SUBMISSION
- DETOXIFICATION AND CONSUMPTION OF CASSAVA IN SOUTH WESTERN ETHIOPIA-REPORT
- Academic qualification:
- MSc in Food Process Engineering
- Area of expertise :
- Food science and Technology
- Address:
- Mob.+251911769965
- Email: biniyamer@gmail.com
- biniyamt@ehnri.gov.et
Associate Researcher II
Staff Bio to be submitted.
- Academic qualification:
- BSc. In Applied chemistry
- Research focus:
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Area of expertise :
- Human Nutrition
- Address:
- Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute
- P.O.Box: 1242
- Tesfayeh@ehnri.gov.et
Assistant Researcher I
Staff Bio to be submitted.
- Academic qualification:
- MSc in Food Science and Nutrition
- Address:
- Mob: +251-913-080710
- Email: tibebun@ehnri.gov.et
Assistant Researcher II
Staff Bio to be submitted.
Traditional & Modern Medicine
- Academic qualification:
- Bachelor of Science In Applied Chemistry at Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Mobile: +251-910-205947
Assistant Researcher II
1.HPTLC ASSAY OF THYMOQUINONE IN BLACK SEED AND BLACK SEED OIL (NIGELLA SATIVA LINN) AND IDENTIFICATION OF THYMOQUINONE CONVERSION WITH UV-VIS. Yehualashet B. Mengestu*, and Ermias Dagne, Ethiopian e-Journal for Research and Innovation Foresight.
2.Old plants newly discovered: Cassia sieberiana D.C. and Cassia abbreviata Oliv. Oliv. root extracts inhibit in vitro HIV-1c replication in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) by different modes of action, Melvin M. Leteane, Barbara N. Ngweny, Mbaki Muzila, Amos Namushe, John Mwinga , Rosemary Musonda, Sikhulile Moyo, Yehualashet B. Mengestu, Berhanu M. Abegaz, Kerstin Andrae-Marobela, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 141 (2012) 48– 56).
3. Natural database for Africa (NDA) Published in CD version consisting about 7,000 species consisting of their chemical and botanical descriptions. accessible online on the internet.
- Academic qualification:
- B. Sc in Biology
- Address:
- Office tel: +251112753470 Mobile:+251917856361
- samuelwoldekidan@ehnri.gov.et , samuelwoldekidan@rocketmail.com
Assistant Researcher I
Staff Bio to be submitted.
- Academic qualification:
- Bachelor of Science in medical laboratory technology
Assistant Researcher II
Staff Bio to be submitted.
- Academic qualification:
- BSc in Medical laboratory technology
- Research focus:
- Biomedical and clinical study of medicinal plant
- Area of expertise :
- Pharmacology, Medical laboratory
- Email: rekika@ehnri.gov.et
- Fax: 251-112-757722 P.O.Box 1242
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Assistant researcher I
Staff Bio to be submitted.
- Academic qualification:
- B.Sc Chemistry, M.Sc Organic Chemistry
- Research focus:
- Natural Products Chemistry, -Synthesis of Biologically valuable Organic Metabolites. -Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR)
- Area of expertise :
- Organic Chemistry
- Address:
- ibrahimn@ehnri.gov.et ibrahimnasserahmed@gmail.com ibranaser@yahoo.com
Researcher
-Anti-Oxidant activity of 80% methanol extracts from Clerodendron myricoides, Satureja punctata, Urtica dioica, Ajuga remota and Gnidia stenophylla. Accepted by CNIC, Ciencias Biologicals 2010, Vol 41, No. Especial.
-Flavonoids from the leaves of psidium guajajva. Under construction.
-Anti-Oxidant Phytochemicals from myrtus communis. Under construction.
Vaccine & Diagnostics Production
- Academic qualification:
- MSc in Medical Biotechnology, Wageningen University and Erasmus Medical Center, the Netherlands, 2011
- Research focus:
- Bacterial and viral vaccine production, Diagnostics production
- Area of expertise :
- Gene therapy, Diagnostics, Vaccine production and other Molecular biology techniques
- Address:
- Patriot Street
- P.O.Box: 1242, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Telephone: 251-924430130
- Email: alemayehug@ehnri.gov.et / alexbiology97@yahoo.com
Assistant researcher II
National Workshop Presentations
Alemayehu Godana Birhanu, Niek van Til, Merel Stoke and Gerard Wagemaker: Ex vivo hematopoietic stem cell gene therapy for Pompe disease using therapeutic lentiviral vectors.
Workshop on The Role of Biotechnology to Growth and Transformation of the EthiopianEconomy, June 18-19, 2012 Bahirdar University, Ethiopia.
Technology Transfer & Research Translation
Assistant Researcher I
Staff Bio to be submitted.
- Academic qualification:
- BSc, MSc Area of expertise : Parasitiol
- Research focus:
- Highland Malaria Area of expertise : Malaria &
- Area of expertise :
- Malaria Epidemiologist
- Address:
- adugnaw@ehnri.gov.et
- woyessaa@yahoo.com
- adugnaf@yahoo.com
Associate Researcher II
- Adugna Woyessa, Wakgari Deressa, Ahmed Ali, Bernt Lindtjorn. Prevalence of malaria infection in Butajira area, South-Central Ethiopia. Malaria Journal. 2012 11:84.
- Amha Kebede, Adugna Woyessa, Kelbessa Urga, Tsehaynesh Messele and Daddi Jima. Policy brief on improving access to artemisinin-based combination therapies for malaria control in Ethiopia. Int J Technol Assess Health Care. April 2010; 26(2):246-249.
- Daddi Jima, Gezahegn Tesfaye, Wakgari Deressa, Adugna Woyessa, Daniel Kebede, Desta Alamirew.
Baseline survey for the implementation of insecticide treated mosquito nets in Malaria control in Ethiopia. Ethiop J. Health Dev. 2005; 19 (1): 16-23.
- Adugna Woyessa, Teshome Gebre-Michael and Ahmed Ali. An indigenous malaria transmission in the outskirts of Addis Ababa, Akaki town & its environs. Ethiop J. Health Dev. 2004; 18(1):2-7.
- Adugna Woyessa and Ahmed Ali. Highland fringe malaria & challenges in its control: the lesson from Akaki town. Ethiop Med J. 2003; 41(4):293-300.
- Adugna Woyessa, Teshome Gebre-Michael, Ahmed Ali and Daniel Kebede. Malaria in Addis Ababa and its environs: assessment of magnitude & distribution. Ethiop J. Health Dev. 2002; 16(2): 147-155.
PHEM
Chief expert health science professional/statistics/
Staff Bio to be submitted.
Regional Laboratory Capacity Building
- Academic qualification:
- MSc in Clinical Laboratory science specialty in Clinical Laboratory Management Addis Ababa university, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2011
- Research focus:
- on Laboratory Quality Improvement; Establishment and Maintenance of National Laboratory Quality System
- Area of expertise :
- Laboratory Quality Assurance, Accreditation and Training Management on Integrated Diseases (HIV, TB & Malaria) and Mentorship
- P.O.Box: 1242, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Telephone: 251-913165557
- adinod@ehnri.gov.et / adinewdesale@yahoo.com
Assistant researcher II
- Assessment of Patients’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Eastern Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 00(0), 2013, pp. 000–000 doi:10.4269/ajtmh.12-0312
National Workshop Presentations
- Participate in the scientific paper presentation on the 7th annual tuberculosis research conference organized by Mekelle university and Tigray regional health bureau, Mekelle; 2012.
- Participate in the scientific paper presentation on Ethiopian public health association 22nd annual conference, November 2011; Addis Ababa.
- Participate in the scientific paper presentation on African Society for Laboratory Medicine's First International Conference ASLM12, Accurate Laboratory Diagnostics: A Pillar of Quality Health Care in Cape Town, South Africa-December 1-7, 2012.
Health System
IT Unit