The second cancer treatment center in Ethiopia has been inaugurated at Jimma University, Jimma Medical Centre (JMC). It has been inaugurated officially in the presence of the Ministry of Health Dr. Liya Tadesse and Jimma University president Dr. Jemal Abafita accompanied by higher officials from the federal government, Jimma City and Jimma University. It is […]
A formal familiarization workshop for the “Enabling Environments for Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Risk Reduction” (ENABLE) project was successfully convened at Jimma University, marking the official commencement of project activities. Funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe program and running until November 2027, the initiative focuses on promoting healthy diets, increasing physical activity, and reducing air […]
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A four-day intensive training on “Building Digital and Technical Capacity for Integrated Dairy Improvement” was concluded last week at the Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine (JUCAVM). The event, a collaboration between Jimma University and the Sustainable Animal and Foods Program (SAAF) of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), brought together 65 livestock […]
Jimma University, in partnership with the Global Knowledge Exchange Network (GKEN), successfully hosted the second edition of its “Research Today” (RT) Seminar Series, reinforcing its role as a premier hub for international academic exchange. The hybrid event connected over 100 participants worldwide, facilitating a dynamic dialogue on different research topics. The seminar was inaugurated by […]
The College of Law and Governance at Jimma University conducted an internal validation workshop on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, to review and approve updated curricula for four of its postgraduate programs. This event brought together faculty members and academic leaders to refine the college’s offerings, ensuring they align with evolving market demands and national educational […]
Jimma University successfully conducted a capacity-building training for health professionals on the Provider Payment Model, focusing on the Case-Based Payment System (Department-Based Grouping), from November 20–21, 2025. The training aimed to provide knowledge and practical skills for healthcare providers on strategic purchasing to promote efficiency, quality, and equity in service delivery. The initiative was supported […]
Jimma University is proud to announce that Professor Delenasaw Yewhalaw from the Faculty of Public Health has been elected as a Fellow of The African Academy of Sciences (AAS). He is one of 70 distinguished scholars elected this year in recognition of their outstanding contributions to science and scholarship in Africa. Professor Delenasaw serves as […]
Jimma University recently hosted an important workshop titled “Empowering University Students: A Collaborative Meeting on SRH and Academic Success.” This event, organized in partnership with MSI Ethiopia, brought together university leadership, student representatives, and key stakeholders to discuss pressing issues impacting student well-being and academic performance. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Jemal Abafita, who […]
A national workshop aimed at utilizing reproductive biotechnology to advance sheep breeding has begun at Jimma University. This three-day event, running until November 21, has convened researchers and experts to promote community-based breeding programs (CBBPs) across Ethiopia. Dr. Jemal Abafita officially opened the “National Training Workshop on Reproductive Biotechnology to Support Community-Based Breeding Program (CBBP) […]
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