EPHA to hold 26th Annual Conference in Bahir Dar

The Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) will convene its 26th Annual Meeting and Conference at the Amhara Regional State Council Hall in Bahir Dar town from February 26-28, 2015.

The main theme of this year’s conference is “Health System and Sustainable Development: Health System Visioning 2035.  A total of 148 oral and 254 poster presentations will be delivered at the conference, which is to be organized in collaboration with Bahir Dar University and Amhara Regional Health Bureau.

The pre-conference session and the official opening ceremony will be held on February 25, 2015. More than 1,000 members of the Association, researchers from various disciplines and invited guests are expected to attend the Conference.

EPHA’s 26th Annual Conference Onward

The Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) in collaboration with Bahir Dar University and Amhara Regional Health Bureau will organize the 26th Annual Meeting and Conference from February 26-28, 2015 in Bahir Dar town.

The main theme of this year’s conference is: Health System and Sustainable Development: Health System Visioning 2035.  Under the main theme there are four sub-themes for discussions. So far, over 200 scientific abstracts have been collected and reviewed.

Nearly 1000 participants from various disciplines are expected to attend this conference and discuss on public health issues.

EPHA’s Pre-conference Meeting Ahead in Bahir Dar

The Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) will organize a pre-conference session on January 25, 2015 in Bahir Dar town.

The major topic for discussion will be the Ebola Epidemic. Since the outbreak, Ebola has been one of the major concerns at regional and national levels. EPHA continues to inform and educate its members on the prevention and control measures of the spread of Ebola.

More than 500 members of the Association and other invited guests are expected to participate at the pre-conference meeting scheduled to be held on February 25, 2015 in Bahir Dar town.

EPHA's Member Awarded "Rising Star Award" of People to People, Inc.

Professor Afework Kassu, Life Member and Executive Board Member of the Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA), and former Vice President for Research and Community Service at the University of Gondar has won the "Rising Star Award" of People to People (P2P) for his exemplary academic and research excellence as well as effective leadership at his university including his role in strengthening international partnerships.

The award was given at the 6th Global Ethiopian Diaspora Conference on Health Care and Medical Education held at the Sheraton Pentagon City, in Arlington, VA, USA on September 20th, 2014 in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Keseteberhan Admasu, Ethiopian Minister of Health.

The opening ceremony was also attended by His Excellency Ambassador Girma Birru, Ambassador of Ethiopia to the USA, Mr. Matt Nosanchuk, Director for Outreach at the National Security Council of White House, as well as Ms.Tsehaynesh Abebe, Advisor at USAID Africa Bureau.The main theme of the conference was "Global Health and Its Significance for Ethiopia". About 250 Health Care Professionals from all corners of the United States attended the conference. While most attendees were of Ethiopian origin, non-Ethiopians with work experience or plans of future involvement in Ethiopia were also well represented. Following the award ceremonies, Professor Afework had given a key note lecture on "the historic 60th year Diamond Jubilee Celebration of the University of Gondar, the role of Alumni, and his perspectives on University Education in Ethiopia".

In addition to Professor Afework, P2P awarded two more individuals selected following a competitive process. Accordingly, Professor Fikre Workineh, Professor of Psychiatry at the Addis Ababa University was given the "Life Time Achievement Award" for his pioneering role in the development of Psychiatry in Ethiopia and Sister TsigeredaYisfawossen, Founder and Executive Director of Hospice Ethiopia, was given the "Public Service Award" for her pioneering role in establishing hospice services in Ethiopia.

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