The 4th annual general meeting and scientific conference of the Association of Ethiopian Pediatric Surgeons was successfully conducted from May 2-3 in Addis Ababa. At the event, Jimma University was recognized as the best institution of the year in Pediatric Surgery in Ethiopia. Dr Seifu Alemu from Jimma University was awarded for his outstanding contributions […]
Jimma University recently hosted the official kickoff meeting for the Remote Consultation in Health Care (REaCH) Upscaling Project, bringing together key project partners and stakeholders. Representatives from the University of Warwick (UK), University of Ibadan (Nigeria), and major Ethiopian health institutions including the Ministry of Health (MoH), Oromia Health Bureau (OHB), Ethiopian Medical Association (EMA), […]
A one-day training on fact-checking and digital safety was held in Jimma University to journalists and media professionals., as part of the project “Equipping Youth with Digital Peace-building Skills for a Safer and More Inclusive Online Environment.” The project is funded by Global Affairs Canada in collaboration with Search for Common Ground and implemented by […]
For the second time, a team of neurosurgeons from UC Davis, California, comprised of neurosurgical specialists and other professionals, arrived here two days ago and are working at Jimma University Medical Center, as part of the second edition of UC Global Neurosurgery Mission in Ethiopia. In addition to the specialized outreach services, the team has […]
Over the past five years, the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine has distributed 14,235 apple seedlings to 450 farmers across five selected districts in the Jimma Zone highlands: Dedo, Omonada, Mancho, Setema, and Sigmo woredas. This initiative was made possible through our Community Service and Crop Transformation Projects, with a total budget of nearly […]
Dr. Yuval Eshed, a chemist, and Yeshayau Wise, a beekeeping expert from Israel’s H4 BEES Company, recently met with Jimma University President Dr. Jemal Abafita to discuss a promising collaboration. The discussion centered on launching a Coffee Pollination and Honey Yield Enhancement Trial at Jimma University, aimed at benefiting the local community. The initiative seeks […]
Jimma University (Ethiopia) is collaborating with Ghent University, Howest University of Applied Sciences (Belgium), and the University of Nairobi (Kenya) on a project titled “Storytelling and Young People Coping with Crises: Oral Narratives and Crisis Management in Kenya and Ethiopia.” This initiative introduces “Oral Literature for Development” (OL4D) to emphasize the role of culture and […]
Jimma University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Oromia Regional Health Bureau to launch the “Remote Consultation at Primary Health Care” initiative, aimed at enhancing health care delivery in the region. This project, funded by a global health partner through the Global Health Workforce Program, focuses on improving the capacity of health […]
We’re proud to unveil our flagship international training course: 🌡 Pandemic Preparedness Dates: June 23–27, 2025 Location: Jimma University, Ethiopia Join us for an immersive week of cutting-edge learning, hands-on experience, and global networking! This course is delivered in partnership with the Center for International Health (LMU, Germany)—a bold leap in Jimma University’s path toward […]
Jimma University proudly welcomed the Tazma Medical and Surgical Specialized Center, a renowned institution based in Addis Ababa, known for its excellence in cardiac surgery. Tazma Medical and Surgical specialized Center has come to Jimma to provide free cardiac surgeries for patients who cannot afford this life-saving procedure. This event marks a significant milestone as […]