Jimma University had the distinct honor of meeting with H.E. Ambassador Alexis Lamek of France during his recent visit to Jimma. The ambassador’s engagement underscores the strengthening partnership between Jimma University and French institutions. The visit featured a tour of the Kattaa Mudugaa Cooperative Union, a key partner in the French-Ethiopia Geographical Indications project. This […]
Jimma University, in coordination with the Ministry of Education, hosted a Western branch Industry Mapping Training and Discussion Forum. The event aimed to map regional industries and strengthen university-industry linkages, fostering a more robust educational framework. The forum was officially inaugurated by Prof. Muluemebet Abera, Vice President for Research and Partnerships at Jimma University. In […]
To the Global Family of Jimma University, As the year gently folds into a season of reflection and light, we extend our warmest greetings to our cherished expatriate staff, diligent students, valued partners, and alumni scattered across the globe. The closing chapter of 2025 glows with the collective spirit of this community. Together, we have […]
A successful consultative and experience-sharing workshop focused on inclusive higher education in Ethiopia recently took place in Jimma, bringing together national policymakers, university leaders, and advocates for disability rights. The event aimed to bolster inclusivity and accessibility within the nation’s higher education system through a combination of strategic discussions and practical insights. The workshop attracted […]
The Ethiopia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (EFELTP), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Jimma University, has been at the forefront of enhancing the country’s public health workforce since its inception in 2015. With a strong focus on competency-based, hands-on training, EFELTP prepares Master of […]
Under the 2025 KOFIH–KGA Rehabilitation Project, Jimma University Medical Center (JUMC) has provided prosthetic mobility aids to 44 individuals and distributed 156 crutches, advancing its mission to restore mobility, dignity, and independence for people living with limb loss. The aids including artificial legs for both below-knee and above-knee amputees, alongside crutches manufactured at JUMC’s own […]
Jimma University Capacity Building and Mentorship Program (JU-CBMP), in collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health and key partner institutions, successfully conducted a research validation workshop to review findings from two priority health system studies. The first study assessed the Implementation challenges of the Ethiopian Simplified Version of the International Classification of Diseases (ESV-ICD-11) for […]
Jimma University and ILRI’s Livestock, Climate and Environment Program (LCEP), hosted a one-day policy dialogue centered on the challenges and opportunities surrounding animal feed production. The event attracted a diverse group of stakeholders, including researchers from the Jimma Agricultural Research Center, livestock specialists from Jimma University, officials from zonal and woreda agriculture offices, urban agriculture […]
Jimma University has officially inaugurated the second national eye bank at the Jimma University Medical Center. This facility, established through a collaboration between Jimma University, the Ethiopian Blood and Tissue Bank, and the Oromia Health Bureau, aims to improve access to sight-restoring treatments throughout the country. During the inauguration, Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Dereje [...]
In a significant step towards enhancing global academic collaboration, Dr. Jemal Abafita, President of Jimma University, visited Texas Tech University from December 1-3. This visit culminated in the signing of a formal Letter of Intent to establish a long-term research partnership. The agreement was formalized during a three-day engagement that included a tour of the […]