On September 18, 2023, the Ethiopian Chapter Alumni Association of Ghent University was officially established on an event held at Jimma University. This remarkable event marks a significant milestone in cementing the bond between Ghent University and its Ethiopian alumni. The association aims to foster collaboration, networking, and knowledge sharing among the alumni of both […]
The NASCERE Strategic Institutional Partnership (SIP) Annual Review Meeting workshop was recently held at Jimma University on September 18-19, 2023. This event was hosted by Jimma University and aimed at evaluating the progress of the partnership and fostering strategic collaboration. Dr. Tadese Habtamu, the Academic Affairs Vice President of Jimma University, delivered the welcoming speech […]
A delegation from Jimma University(JU) to China, led by Dr. Jemal Abafita, the President of JU, visited Peking University’s (PKU) National School of Development and Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (NSSCD). The delegates discussed with the team of professors and directors, including the Associate Dean for Education, Research, and International Cooperation in the presence […]
As part of fostering international collaborations, a delegation from Jimma University (JU), led by Dr. Jemal Abafita, the President of JU, engaged in a successful discussion with the Ethiopian Ambassador to China, Mr. Tefera Derebew. The meeting, held at the Ethiopian Embassy in Beijing-China, focused on exploring opportunities of cooperation between JU and Chinese higher […]
A national study authored by a team of researchers from our University, namely Prof. Morankar Sudhakar, Dr. Fira Abamecha, and Prof. Zewdie Birhanu has been published as the special issues of the World Health Organization (WHO), 2023. The study shed light on the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the primary healthcare (PHC) services delivery […]
Jimma University Institute of Health, in partnership with Operation Smile-Ethiopia, has undertaken a significant project to enhance Pediatrics Intensive Care and Burn care services. The project encompasses a multi-faceted approach, including Strengthening the skills and capabilities of nursing staff, Pediatrics ICU and Burn Unit Infrastructure revitalization, Repairing non-functional mechanical ventilators through the procurement of essential […]
Jimma University received national recognition during a program organized by the Road Safety Fund Service, aimed at acknowledging and appreciating individuals and organizations that have made significant efforts to enhance road safety. The event, opened by Dr. Alemu Sime, the Minister of Transport and Logistics, emphasized the global and local damages caused by traffic accidents […]
A specialized training program called “Research to Commercialization” has been provided to equip researchers with the necessary skills and knowledge in innovative products. This program aimed to create an enabling environment for Research to Commercialization, build capacity through a curriculum, and support research project commercialization. Week one of the Research to Commercialization training program focused […]
An impressive research conference titled “Enhancing Supply Chain Management in Healthcare and Agriculture: Analyzing Performance, Challenges, and Echelon’s Role” took place at Jimma University on August 28-29, 2023. Organized by Jimma University’s School of Pharmacy in partnership with the Elias Melake Foundation (EMF) and the KUHNE Foundation, the event convened experts, researchers, and professionals across […]
Jimma University, through its collaborative project with the WHO known as Essential Health Services (EHS), has donated medical equipment valued at 28 million birr. These pieces of equipment, generously provided by Global Affairs Canada, marks a substantial investment in enhancing healthcare services. These essential tools, ranging from pediatric weight scales to maternal health follow-up devices, […]