Editorial Team

Editorial Team Members   

Prof. Afework Mulugeta — Editor in Chief

Prof. Afework Mulugeta

Affiliation: School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University

Area of expertise: Nutrition

Short biography & note

Prof. Afework Mulugeta is Editor-in-Chief of the East African Journal of Health Sciences.

 

Dr. Abraha Hailu Weldegerima, MD

Dr. Abraha Hailu Weldegerima

Role: Member of editorial team

Affiliation: Mekelle University — College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Dept. of Internal Medicine (Cardiology Division)

Rank / Position: Associate Professor; Internist & Interventional Cardiologist

Highest qualification: MD; Specialty certificate in Internal Medicine; Sub-specialist training in Cardiology

Short biography

Dr. Abraha is a pioneer interventional cardiologist at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. He established the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at MU-CHS/Ayder Hospital and contributes to clinical teaching and cardiovascular research in Ethiopia.

Publications (first 3):
  1. Hailu A, Gidey K, Ebrahim MM, Berhane Y, Baraki TG, Hailemariam T, et al. Clinical profiles of cardiovascular diseases and predictors of outcome of hospitalization in a tertiary teaching hospital, Ethiopia: a prospective observational study. Res Rep Clin Cardiol. 2023.
  2. Tesfay H, Weldu Y, Ebrahim MM, Hailu A, Gidey K, Gebrehaweria T, et al. Predictors of infective endocarditis associated in-hospital mortality in Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tigray, North Ethiopia. PLoS ONE. 2024;19(5):e0300322.
  3. Gidey K, Hailu A. A prospective study of stroke characteristics, risk factors, and mortality in a tertiary hospital of Northern Ethiopia. Int J Gen Med. 2023;16:5051–5061.
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  1. Hailu A, Gidey K, Ebrahim MM, Berhane Y, Gebrehawaria T, Hailemariam T, et al. Patterns of medical admissions and predictors of mortality in Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northern Ethiopia: a prospective observational study. Int J Gen Med. 2023;16:243–257.
  2. Connolly SJ, Karthikeyan G, Ntsekhe M, Haileamlak A, El Sayed A, El Ghamrawy A, et al. Rivaroxaban in rheumatic heart disease–associated atrial fibrillation. N Engl J Med. 2022;387:978–988.
  3. Abera BT, Teka H, Berhe E, Gebru MA, Zenebe D, Abraha HE, Hailu A. Assessment of adverse events among healthcare workers following the Janssen COVID 19 vaccine in Tigray, Ethiopia. Sci Rep. 2024;14:3255.
  4. Hailu A, Tsega T, Gebregziabher T, Temesgen H, Tesfay H, Kahsay H, et al. Community awareness of sore throat and rheumatic heart disease in Northern Ethiopia. Sudan Heart J. 2020;7(3).
  5. Hailu A. Cardiovascular diseases and COVID-19: the experience of Ayder Hospital, Tigray Regional State, Northern Ethiopia. Sudan Heart J. 2020;7(4).
  6. Hailu A, Zabher HG, Jeilan M. Multi-vessel percutaneous coronary intervention complicated by broken wire and successfully treated with triple anticoagulants. Ethiop Med J. 2019;57(3).
  7. Mesele H, Hailu A, Tsadik M. Prevalence and characteristics of interstitial lung diseases in Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Mekelle, Ethiopia. Ethiop Med J. 2020;58(4).
  8. Weldegebriel M, Mulugeta A, Hailu A. Evaluation of self-care practice and its associated factors in adult diabetic patients, Ayder Diabetic Clinic, Mekelle, Ethiopia. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 2021;14:2239–2245.
  9. Desta DM, Nedi T, Hailu A, Atey TM, Tsadik A, Asgedom SW, et al. Treatment outcome of acute coronary syndrome patients admitted to Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Mekelle, Ethiopia. PLoS ONE. 2020;15(2):e0228953.
  10. Gidey K, Hailu A, Bayray A. Pattern and outcome of medical intensive care unit admissions to Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Tigray, Ethiopia. Ethiop Med J. 2018;56(1).
  11. Hailu A, Yeman A, Abate E, Teka H, Berhane H, Whelan A, et al. Management and outcome of severe pulmonary hypertension in pregnancy: experience from a university hospital in Northern Ethiopia. Ethiop Med J. 2019;57(2).
  12. Hailu A, Chin D, Musto C, Fiorilli R, Violini R. Rare co-existence of coronary anomalies: anomaly of origin and distribution with intrinsic coronary artery anomaly. Ethiop Med J. 2017;55(1).
  13. Yadeta D, Hailu A, Haileamlak A, Gedlu E, Guteta S, Tefera E, et al. Prevalence of rheumatic heart disease among school children in Ethiopia: a multisite echocardiography-based screening. Int J Cardiol. 2016;221:260–263.
  14. Watkins D, Zuhlke L, Engel M, Daniels R, Francis V, Hailu A, et al. Seven key actions to eradicate rheumatic heart disease in Africa: the Addis Ababa Communique. Cardiovasc J Afr. 2016;27:1–5.
  15. Mengesha HG, Weldearegawi B, Petrucka P, Bekele T, Otieno MG, Hailu A, et al. Effect of ivabradine on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with stable angina: meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2017;17:105.
  16. Teshome AA, Gebru SA, Hailu A, Feleke B, Berhe M, Atsibeha M, et al. Heart diseases in North Ethiopia: pattern of echocardiographic abnormalities among adult cardiac patients—an experience from Ayder Hospital of Mekelle University. Ethiop Med J. 2015;52(4).
  17. Tesfay H, Hailu T, Berhane S, Hailu A, Luel A, Meles HG. Patterns and factors associated with cardiovascular disorders at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. East Afr J Health Sci. 2019;1(2).
  18. Mengesha HG, Hailu A, Hadgu A, Temesgen H, Otieno MG, Tsegay K, et al. Comparative effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs prescribed in Ethiopian healthcare practice: a pilot prospective, randomized, open label study. PLoS ONE. 2018;13(9):e0203166.
  19. Leuner CJ, Hailu A. Cardiology services in Ethiopia. Eur Heart J. 2018;29:2699–2700.
  20. Yadeta D, Guteta S, Alemayehu B, Mekonnen D, Gedlu E, Hailu A, et al. Spectrum of cardiovascular diseases in six main referral hospitals of Ethiopia. Heart Asia. 2017;9:1–5.
  21. Gebreyesus HA, Abreha GF, Besherae SD, Abera MA, Weldegerima AH, Gidey AH, et al. High atherogenic risk concomitant with elevated HbA1c among persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus in North Ethiopia. PLoS ONE. 2022;17(2):e0262610.
  22. Ketema EB, Gishen NZ, Hailu A, Leul A, Hadgu A, Hagos K, et al. High risk of early sub-therapeutic penicillin concentrations after intramuscular benzathine penicillin G injections in Ethiopian children and adults with rheumatic heart disease. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2021;15(6):e0009399.
  23. Gebreyesus HA, Abreha GF, Besherae SD, Abera MA, Weldegerima AH, Kidane EG, et al. Eating behavior among persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus in North Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Endocr Disord. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-021-00750-5.
  24. Asfeha GG, Hailu A, Nega MH. Prevalence and risk factors of chronic kidney disease among diabetic adult out-patients in Ayder Referral and Teaching Hospital, Northern Ethiopia. East Afr J Health Sci. 2020;2(1).
  25. Abera MA, Alemu HG, Kahsay HB, Hailu A, Mulugeta A, Tequare MH, et al. Diabetes service decentralization to primary healthcare unit in Tigray, Ethiopia: a pilot study. PLoS ONE. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0320296.
 

Dr. Kiros Tedla Gebrehiwot, PhD

Dr. Kiros Tedla Gebrehiwot

Role: Member of editorial team

Affiliation: Mekelle University — College of Health Sciences, Department of Biomedical Science (Microbiology & Parasitology)

Rank / Position: Associate Professor of Tropical & Infectious Diseases

Highest qualification: PhD

Short biography

Dr. Kiros is an infectious disease and microbiology specialist with extensive work on tuberculosis, malaria, intestinal parasitosis, and antimicrobial resistance in Northern Ethiopia.

Publications (first 3):
  1. Kiros M, Gebremedhin W, Alemu HG, Kahsay HB, Mulugeta A, Tequare MH, Nigusse AT, Weledegebriel MG, Dawit TC, Berhe E, Geberhiwot T. Role of trained health developmental army (Gujile Lm-at) on tuberculosis case detection and treatment success under DOTS strategy in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: a randomized control study. Submitted to local journal. 2025.
  2. Kiros M, et al. Delay to initiate treatment is associated with unsuccessful treatment outcome among new pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: Prospective cohort. Heliyon. 2024;v.2.1. Article ID: 265a6963-6133-427a-92d1-927130da1fa4.
  3. Kiros M, et al. Delays to treatment initiation and emergence of drug resistance among new adult tuberculosis patients in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. J Med Microbiol. 2022.
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  1. Kiros M, Gebremedhin W, Alemu HG, Kahsay HB, Mulugeta A, Tequare MH, Nigusse AT, Weledegebriel MG, Dawit TC, Berhe E, Geberhiwot T. Prevalence and factors associated with intestinal parasites among food handlers in Medebay Zana District, North West Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. Trop Dis Travel Med Vaccines. 2021;7(1):2.
  2. Kiros M, et al. Feasibility of malaria elimination in Ethiopia. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2020;30(4):607–614. doi:10.4314/ejhs.v30i4.16. PMID: 33897221; PMCID: PMC8054453.
  3. Kiros M, Gidey K, Ebrahim M, Berhane Y, Baraki T, Hailemariam T, Negash A, Mesele H, Desta T, Tsegay H, Assefa M, Bayray A. Delay in treatment initiation and its association with clinical severity and infectiousness among new adult pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. BMC Infect Dis. 2020;20:456. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-020-05191-4.
  4. Kiros M, et al. Factors associated with treatment initiation delay among new adult pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. PLoS One. 2020;15(8):e0235411. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0235411.
  5. Kiros M, et al. Intestinal parasitosis in relation to CD4 count and anemia among ART initiated patients in St. Mary Aksum General Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia. BMC Infect Dis. 2019;19:350. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-019-3989-0.
  6. Kiros M, et al. Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen in cough samples in Northern Ethiopia. Biosens Bioelectron Open Access. 2018.
  7. Kiros M, et al. Magnitude of intestinal parasitosis and associated factors in rural school children, Northwest Ethiopia. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2018;29(1):923.
  8. Kiros M, et al. The prevalence of malaria in Tselemti Wereda, North Ethiopia: A retrospective study. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2018.
  9. Kiros M, et al. Burden of lower respiratory infections in the Eastern Mediterranean Region between 1990 and 2015: findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2015 study. Int J Public Health. 2018;63(Suppl 1):S97–S108. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-017-1007-0.
  10. Kiros M, et al. Barriers in the implementation of isoniazid preventive therapy for people living with HIV in Northern Ethiopia: a mixed quantitative and qualitative study. BMC Public Health. 2016.
  11. Kiros M, et al. Prescription pattern and the rational use of antipyretics for infection-induced fever: the case of Ayder referral hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia. Int J Pharma Sci. 2015;5(2):943–948.
  12. Kiros M, et al. Emergence of Plasmodium falciparum resistance to artemisinin-based combination therapy: Review. Curr Res Microbiol Biotechnol. 2015;3(2).
  13. Kiros M, et al. Review on immune response against Giardia lamblia. Curr Res Microbiol Biotechnol. 2015.
  14. Kiros M, et al. Association of total levels of serum antioxidants with periportal fibrosis and intensity of Schistosoma mansoni infections in Cheretee, North East Ethiopia. J Bacteriol Parasitol. 2015;6(2).
  15. Kiros M, et al. Epidemiology of intestinal parasite infections among kindergarten children in Mekelle Town, Northern Ethiopia. Int J Pharma Sci Res. 2015;6(11).
  16. Kiros M, et al. Frequency of ABO and Rh (D) blood groups and hemoglobin threshold among pregnant women in Family Guidance Association, Mekelle Model Clinic, North Ethiopia. Int J Pharma Sci Res. 2014;5.
 

Dr. Mebrahtom Gebrelibanos Hiben, PhD

Dr. Mebrahtom Gebrelibanos Hiben

Role: Assistant Editor

Affiliation: School of Pharmacy, Mekelle University

Rank / Position: Associate Professor; Head, School of Pharmacy

Highest qualification: PhD in Toxicology, Wageningen University (2019)

Short biography

Dr. Mebrahtom is a toxicologist and natural products researcher. His studies span ethnomedicine, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology; he has published widely on Maerua subcordata, Senna species, and related botanicals.

Publications (first 3):
  1. Zeweld SW, Ayimut KM, Hiben MG. Efficacy of herbal extracts in the management of cactus pest, Dactylopius opuntiae (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) in Tigray Region, Ethiopia. Discover Agriculture (2024) 2:19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44279-024-00032-3
  2. Hiben MG. Trends of traditional medicine research and drug discovery: a review. Int J Pharmacognosy 2023;10(11):534-53. https://ijpjournal.com/bft-article/trends-of-traditional-medicine-research-and-drug-discovery-a-review/
  3. Helen Bitew, Biniyam Seyoum, Gebretsadkan Hintsa Tekulu1, Tesfay Haile, Aman Karim, Mebrahtom Gebrelibanos Hiben. Ethno-medicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Ocimum lamiifolium Hochst. ex Benth.: A review. East Afr J Health Sci. 5(1): 2023. https://journal.mu.edu.et/index.php/eajhs/article/view/454
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  1. Gebretsadkan Hintsa Tekulu, Abrha Desta, Mebrahtom Gebrelibanos Hiben, and Ephrem Mebrahtu Araya. Anti-Nociceptive and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Hygrophila schulli Leaves. J Inflamm Res. 2020;13:497-505. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32943902/
  2. Egziharia Mokonen Gebrezgi, Mebrahtom Gebrelibanos Hiben, Kidanemariam Gaim Kidanu, and Amanuel Tesfay Tsegay. Subacute Hepatotoxicity of Extracts of Senna occidentalis Seeds in Swiss Albino Mice. J Toxicol. 2020;2020:8843044. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32908500/
  3. Betelhem Anteneh Adamu, Yohannes Kelifa Emiru, Biruk Sintayehu, Ephrem Mebrhatu Araya, Gomathi Periasamy, and Mebrahtom Gebrelibanos Hiben. In vivo Hepato-protective and in vitro Radical Scavenging Activities of Extracts of Rumex abyssinicus Jacq. Rhizome. J Exp Pharmacol. 2020;12:221-231. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7417928/
  4. Amber Hanif Palla, Gereziher Gebremedhin Sibhat, Aman Karim, Najeeb Ur Rehman, Mebrahtom Gebrelibanos Hiben. Multiple Pathway–Mediated Gut-Modulatory Effects of Maerua subcordata (Gilg) DeWolf. J Exp Pharmacol. 2020;12:203-211. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32765124/
  5. Mebrahtom Gebrelibanos Hiben, Laura de Haan, Bert Spenkelink, Sebastiaan Wesseling, Jacques Vervoort, and Ivonne M. C. M. Rietjens. Induction of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor γ (PPARγ) mediated gene expression and inhibition of induced nitric oxide production by Maerua subcordata (Gilg) DeWolf. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2020;20(1):80. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-020-2856-2
  6. Niguse Meles Alema, Gomathi Periasamy, Gereziher Gebremedhin Sibhat, Gebretsadkan Hintsa Tekulu, and Mebrahtom Gebrelibanos Hiben. Antidiabetic Activity of Extracts of Terminalia brownii Fresen. Stem Bark in Mice. J Exp Pharmacol. 2020;12:61-71. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32110120/
  7. Kalay Hagazy, Gereziher G. Sibhat, Aman Karim, Gebretsadkan H. Tekulu, Gomathi Periasamy, and Mebrahtom G. Hiben. Antimalarial Activity of Meriandra dianthera Leaf Extracts in Plasmodium berghei-Infected Mice. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2020;2020:8980212. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32104197/
  8. Gebrelibanos M, Louisse J, de Haan L, Rietjens IMCM. Ethnomedicine and ethnobotany of Maerua subcordata. J Ethnic Foods. 2019;6:23. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42779-019-0032-4
  9. Gebrelibanos M, de Haan L, Spenkelink B, Wesseling S, Louisse J, Vervoort J, Rietjens IMCM. Effects of Maerua subcordata on EpRE-mediated gene expression in vitro. PLoS ONE. 2019;14(4): e0215155. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30986264/
  10. Gebrelibanos M, Kamelia L, de Haan L, Spenkelink B, Wesseling S, Vervoort J, Rietjens IMCM. Hazard Assessment of Maerua subcordata for Selected Endpoints using a Battery of In Vitro Tests. J Ethnopharmacol. 2019;241:111978. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31150796/
  11. Araya EM, Adamu BA, Periasamy G, Sintayehu B, Gebrelibanos M. In vivo hepatoprotective and In vitro radical scavenging activities of Cucumis ficifolius root extract. J Ethnopharmacol. 2019;242:112031. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2019.112031. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31220599/
  12. Gebreslassie H, Ekanem P, Gebrelibanos M, Assefa H, Belsty T, Kebede H. Biochemical and pathological assessment of Ricinus communis leaf extract administration on liver and kidney in mice. Int J Med Biomed Studies. 2019;3(4):126-133. https://ijmbs.info/index.php/ijmbs/article/view/192
  13. Hailemichael Zeru Hishea, Tamrat Abate Ambech, Mebrahtom Gebrelibanos Hiben, Biruk Sintayehu Fanta. Anti-nociceptive effect of methanol extract of leaves of Senna singueana in mice. J Ethnopharmacol. 2018;217:49-53. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29421592/
  14. Prinsloo G, Papadi G, Hiben MG, de Haan L, Louisse J, Beekmann K, Vervoort J, Rietjens IMCM. In vitro bioassays to evaluate beneficial and adverse health effects of botanicals: promises and pitfalls. Drug Discov Today. 2017;22(8):1187-1200. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28533190/
  15. Biruk Sintayehu, Bibhuti B. Kakoti, Manjir S. Kataki, Mebrahtom Gebrelibanos, Gomathi Periasamy, Abadi Ayualem, Hailemichael Zaru, Kaleab Asres. Hepato-protective, anti-oxidant and anticancer activities of Terminalia brownii leaf extract. Ethiop Pharm J. 2017;33(1):29-38. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/epj/article/view/174273
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Dr. Mengistu Welday Gebremichael, PhD

Dr. Mengistu Welday Gebremichael

Role: Assistant Editor and Section Editor

Affiliation: Mekelle University — College of Health Sciences

Rank / Position: Associate Professor

Highest qualification: PhD

Short biography

Dr. Mengistu is a senior researcher in maternal & neonatal health, gender-based violence, and public health systems. He is active in national and international projects and reviews for multiple journals.

Publications (first 3):
  1. Desta TH, Gebremichael MW, Hailu AG. Economic status of Tigrayan women in the post-war period: status changes and challenges in 2024. BMC Public Health. 2025;25(1):3010. Epub 2025/09/03.
  2. Gebremichael MW, Baraki B, Mehari MA, et al. Item analysis of multiple choice questions from assessment of health sciences students, Tigray, Ethiopia. BMC Med Educ. 2025;25:441. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-06904-6
  3. Tsadik M, Teka H, Gebremichael MW, et al. Armed conflict and maternal health service utilization in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region: a community-based survey. BMC Public Health. 2024;24:2840. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20314-1
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  1. Gebremichael MW, Tsadik M, Abebe HT, Gebreegzabiher A, Beyene S, Aregawi AB, Weldemariam S. Trends and causes of neonatal mortality from 2010 to 2017 at a Health and Demographic Surveillance site in Northern Ethiopia. Glob Health Action. 2023 Dec 31;16(1):2289710. doi:10.1080/16549716.2023.2289710. Epub 2023 Dec 21. PMID: 38126362; PMCID: PMC10763885.
  2. Gebremichael MW, Gebremariam B, Mitiku M, Hadush Z, Tesfay B, Gerezgiher A, Alemu MG. Rape survivors' experience in Tigray: a qualitative study. BMC Womens Health. 2023 Jul 13;23(1):372. doi: 10.1186/s12905-023-02502-0. PMID: 37443028; PMCID: PMC10347821.
  3. Fisseha G, Gebrehiwot TG, Gebremichael MW, et al. War-related sexual and gender-based violence in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: a community-based study. BMJ Global Health. 2023;8:e010270.
  4. Mengistu Welday Gebremichael. Forced pregnancy: the Overlooked Consequences of War Rape in Tigray, Ethiopia. East Afr J Health Sci. 2024;6(1):795-7. https://journal.mu.edu.et/index.php/eajhs/article/view/504
  5. Awol Yemane Legesse, Mengistu Welday, Mengistu Hagazi, Mache Tsadik, Hale Teka, Ambache Hailemicheal, Beyene Meressa, Daniel Gebre, Mussie Alemayehu. Reducing delays in seeking abortion among women who visit health facilities for safe abortion service in Mekelle City, Ethiopia: Pre-post interventional study. East Afr J Health Sci. 2024;6(1):809-21. https://journal.mu.edu.et/index.php/eajhs/article/view/502
  6. Mache Tsadik, Shishay Tadesse, Abraham Aregay, Haftom Temesgen, Mengistu Welday, Kibrom Fekadu, Kinfe Abraha. Trends, Patterns and Drivers of Cross-border Migration in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: Evidence from Kilte-Awlaelo-Health and Demographic Surveillance Site. East Afr J Health Sci. 2024;5(2):768-76. https://journal.mu.edu.et/index.php/eajhs/article/view/470
  7. Awol Yemane Legesse, Mengistu Welday Gebremichael, Mache Tsadik, Mussie Alemayehu, Mengistu Hagazi, Hale Teka, Daniel Gebre, Ambachew Hailemicheal. Health professionals’ perspectives on delays in seeking abortion care in Tigray, Ethiopia: a qualitative study. East Afr J Health Sci. 2024;4(1):636-43. https://journal.mu.edu.et/index.php/eajhs/article/view/502
  8. Mengistu Welday Gebremichael, Kidane Meles, Hadgay Hagos, Hale Teka, Hagos Gidey, Abere Yekoye, Amaniel Desta, Mengistu Hailemariam. A Third of Cesarean Deliveries were Nulliparous Term Singleton Vertex in Tigray, Ethiopia: Employing the Robson Classification. East Afr J Health Sci. 2024;4(1):592-603. https://journal.mu.edu.et/index.php/eajhs/article/view/541
  9. Gebrhud Berihu Haile, Tensay Kahsay weldegebreal, Desta Hailu Aregawi, Mengistu Welday Gebremichael, Daniel Birhane Berhe, Tomas Amare Abreha. Survival status and predictors of mortality among neonates admitted to intensive care unit in Northern Ethiopia; Prospective Cohort Study. East Afr J Health Sci. 2024;4(1):615-3. https://journal.mu.edu.et/index.php/eajhs/article/view/543
  10. Mengistu Welday Gebremichael. Putting Patients at the center is mandatory in a health service delivery! East Afr J Health Sci.
  11. Haftom Temesgen Abebe, Yodit Zewdie Berhe, Getachew Redae Tafere, Alem Desta Wuneh, Letekirstos, Gebreegziabher Gebretsadik, HaftuBerhe Gebru, Alemayoh Bayray Kahsay, Yibrah Berhe Zelelow, Medhanie Gebresilassie Araya, Mengistu Welday Gebremichael. Intention to use contraceptives and its determinants among adolescent women of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. East Afr J Health Sci. 2021.
  12. Mengistu Welday Gebremichael. Approaches for rape survivors in war-ravaged health systems. East Afr J Health Sci. 2021.
  13. Welekidan LN, Skjerve E, Dejene TA, Gebremichael MW, Brynildsrud O, et al. Characteristics of pulmonary multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients in Tigray Region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. PLOS ONE. 2020;15(8): e0236362. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0236362
  14. Negash Welekidan, Eystein Skjerve, Tsehaye Asmelash Dejene, Mengistu Welday Gebremichael, Ola Brynildsrud, Tone Tønjum, Solomon Abebe Yimer. Frequency and patterns of first- and second-line drug resistance-conferring mutations in Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated from pulmonary tuberculosis patients in a cross-sectional study in Tigray Region, Ethiopia. Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance. 2021;24:6-13
  15. Mengistu Welday Gebremichael. It is time to Audit Cesarean Deliveries: Adoption of Robson Classification in Low Resource Settings. East Afr J Health Sci. 2020;2(1):185-188.
  16. Gadisa TB, Gebremichael MW, Reda MM, Aboma BD. Early resumption of postpartum sexual intercourse and its associated risk factors among married postpartum women who visited public hospitals of Jimma zone, Southwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One. 2021;16(3): e0247769. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247769. PMID: 33780453; PMCID: PMC8007007.
  17. Mengistu Welday Gebremichael. Dignified health care to pregnant mothers. East Afr J Health Sci. 2019;1(2):100-101.
  18. Haftom T, Mache T, Mengistu Welday Gebremichael, Kebede. Magnitude, trend and determinants of skill delivery from KilteAwlaelo Health & Demographic Surveillance System, Northern Ethiopia from 2009-2017. PLoS One. 2021.
  19. Guesh Gebreayezgi Asefa , Teklay Guesh Gebrewahid, Hailemariam Nuguse, Mengistu Welday Gebremichael, Merhawi Birhane, Kidane Zereabruk, Teklewoini Mariye Zemicheal, Abrha Hailay, Woldu Aberhe Abrha, Surafel Aregawi Hadera, Areaya Gebreegzabiher Hailu, Brhane Hagos Beyene, Ebud Ayele, Dagnazgi, Fsaha Gebretsadkan Tekulu, and Fissaha Tekulu Welay. Determinants of Neonatal Jaundice among Neonates Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Public General Hospitals of Central Zone, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, 2019: a Case-Control Study. BioMed Research International. 2020; Article ID 4743974. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/4743974.
  20. Mussie Mulugeta Gebremedhin, Mengistu Welday Gebremichael, Berhane Gebreegizabiher, Gebremichael, Mihrete-ab Mehari Reda, Tesfay Adhena Hailu, Gebrekiros Aregawi Gebremeskel, Kenean, Getaneh Tlaye, Henok Kumsa Meikena, Nigus Bililign Yimer. Determinants of Low APGAR score in Newborns Delivered at Lemlem Karl General Hospital, Northern Ethiopia, 2018: A Case Control Study. Research Square. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-32019/v1
  21. Gebremichael MW, Berhane Y, Ababa A, Worku A, Ababa A, Medhanyie AA. Disrespectful Maternity Care Experiences Negatively Influence Future Intention to Use Institutional Delivery in Northern Ethiopia. J Health Med Nurs. 2020;72(5):1–9. www.iiste.org; ISSN 2422-8419
  22. Gebremichael MW, Zegeye GA, Berhane Y. Women in Tigray , Ethiopia Who Attended the Recommended Number of Prenatal Visits were More Likely to Deliver in Health Institutions. J Health Med Nurs. 2018;52(12):13–23. www.iiste.org; ISSN 2422-8419.
  23. Gebremichael MW, Worku A, Medhanyie AA, Edin K. Women suffer more from disrespectful and abusive care than from the labour pain itself: a qualitative study from Women’s perspective. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2018;18:1–6. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-018-2026-4
  24. Gebremichael MW, Worku A, Medhanyie AA, Berhane Y. Mothers’ experience of disrespect and abuse during maternity care in northern Ethiopia. Global Health Action. 2018;11(Suppl 3). https://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2018.1465215
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Dr. Mussie Alemayehu Gebreselassie, PhD

Dr. Mussie Alemayehu Gebreselassie

Role: Assistant Editor

Affiliation: Mekelle University — College of Health Sciences, School of Public Health

Rank / Position: Associate Professor; Head, School of Public Health

Highest qualification: PhD

Short biography

Dr. Mussie leads multi-partner research in maternal & child health, reproductive health, and emergency response in conflict settings. He has over 85 peer-reviewed publications and works with UNICEF, WHO, UNFPA, LSHTM, AMREF and others.

Publications (first 3):
  1. Teka H, Tequare MH, Alemayehu M, et al. Successes and challenges of non-physician surgeons in the Tigray health system, Ethiopia: a life history method. Discov Health Syst. 2025;4:110. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44250-025-00277-9
  2. Gebrselassie AA, Alemayehu M, Gebrehiwot H, Ayele B, Gebretnsae H, Hailemariam F, et al. Spatial patterns and predictors of antenatal care interruption in war-torn Tigray, northern Ethiopia: Spatial modelling approach. PLoS One. 2025;20(8):e0328802. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0328802
  3. Teka H, Alemayehu M, Yemane A, Abrha M, Gebremariam T, et al. Prevalence, clinical profile, maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated with obstructed labor at a teaching hospital in Tigray, Ethiopia: A five-year retrospective cross-sectional study. PLoS One. 2025;20(7):e0328007. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0328007
Read more publications
  1. Gebrekidan HG, Alemayehu M, Debelew GT. Trend and multivariate decomposition analysis of modern contraceptive utilization among women in Ethiopia. Sci Rep. 2025;15(1):11503. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-96394-9
  2. Hadush K, Alemayehu M, Wahdey S, Ermias D, Moges S. Women's satisfaction towards comprehensive abortion care and its determinants in Mekelle Health facilities, Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia: mixed research approach. J Med Sci. 2025;19(1):004. https://doi.org/10.55010/imcjms.19.004
  3. Gebrekidan H, Alemayehu M, Debelew GT. Individual and community level factors associated with modern contraceptive utilization among women in Ethiopia: Multilevel modeling analysis. PLoS One. 2024;19(5):e0303803. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303803
  4. Alemayehu M, Demoz K, Yahya M, Teamir A, Asmelash A, Gebrekurstos G, et al. Does integration of health survey bring cost effectiveness into evidence generation in post conflict settings of Tigray, Ethiopia? East Afr J Health Sci. 2024;6(1):798–808. https://doi.org/10.71624/p8bzch81
  5. Gebrekidan H, Alemayehu M, Debelew GT. Determinants of unmet need for modern contraceptives in Ethiopia. BMJ Open. 2024;14:e079477. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079477
  6. Abera BT, Teka H, Gebre D, Gebremariam T, Berhe E, Gidey H, et al. Maternal sepsis and factors associated with poor maternal outcomes in a tertiary hospital in Tigray, Ethiopia: a retrospective chart review. Infect Dis. 2024;24(1):1–9.
  7. Alemayehu M, Medhanyie AA, Reed E, Kahsay ZH, Kalayu M, Mulugeta A. Effects of continuum of care for maternal health service utilisation on intention to use family planning among pastoralist women of Ethiopia: a robust regression analysis and propensity score matching modelling. BMJ Open. 2023;13(7):e072179. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072179
  8. Anbesu EW, Aychiluhm SB, Alemayehu M. Women’s decisions regarding family planning use and its determinants in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. PLoS One. 2022;17(10):e0276128. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0276128
  9. Anbesu EW, Alemayehu M, Asgedom DK, Jeleta FY. Women’s decision-making power regarding family planning use and associated factors in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Front Glob Womens Health. 2023;4:1016676. doi:10.3389/fgwh.2023.1016676
  10. Tadesse D, Medhin G, Kassie GM, Dadi TL, Tigab S, Demissie M, et al. Unmet need for family planning among rural married women in Ethiopia: What is the role of the health extension program in reducing unmet need? Reprod Health. 2022;19(1):1–10.
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Advisory Board 

1. Professor Kiros Berhane, PhD 

Cynthia and Robert Citrone-Roslyn and Leslie Goldstein Professor  
Chair, Department of Biostatistics 
Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University 
722 West 168th Street, New York, NY  10032 
USA 

2. Professor Elias S. Siraj, MD, Dr. Med., FACP, FACE 

David L. Bernd Distinguished Chair for EVMS-Sentara Cardiovascular Diabetes Program 
Professor of Medicine & Chief, Division of Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders 
Director, Strelitz Diabetes Center 
Associate Dean for Clinical Research 
Eastern Virginia Medical School 
Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University 
855 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510-1001 
USA 

3. Professor Mulugeta Gebregziabher, PhD 

Professor of Biostatistics and Vice Chair 
Department of Public Health Sciences, 
Medical University of South Carolina 
135 cannon St. Suite 303, MSC 835 
Charleston, SC 29425 
USA 

4. Professor Kindeya Gebrehiwot, PhD 

Cabinet Secretariat 
Tigray Interim Regional Administration  
Mekelle, Tigray 
Ethiopia 

5. Dr Azeb Gebresilassie Tesema, PhD 

Lecture

School of Population Health

Faculty of Medicine and Health

UNSW, Sydney NSW 2052 

Australia 

6. Dr Melaku Abreha, MD, Consultant Gyn-Obs Specialist & Uro-gynecologist 

FIGO Accredited TOT, Expert Fistula Surgeon 
Medical Director, Mekelle Hamlin Fistula Center 
Director of Uro-Gynecology Fellowship Program 
Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia 
Mekelle, Tigray 
Ethiopia 

7. Dr Atsede Aregay, PhD 

Associate Professor 
Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences 
Department of Health and Nursing Sciences 
University of Agder 
Norway 

8. Dr Hailay Abrha Gesesew, PhD 

Principal Research Fellow (NHMRC) 
Research Centre for Public Health, Equity and Human Flourishing (PHEHF) 
Torrens University  
Australia 

9. Dr Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru, PhD 

African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) 
Sierra Leone 

10. Dr Kibrom Gebreselassie Desta, MD, FCS (ECSA) 

Associate Professor, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery 
Chief Executive Director 
College of Health Sciences 
Mekelle University 
Mekelle 
Ethiopia 

11. Dr. Amanuel Gessessew

Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Instructor at Mekelle University,
College of Health Sciences , Mekelle, Tigray 
Ethiopia 

12. Dr. Kiros Tedla

Institute of Biomedical and Medical Laboratory Science s, College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University

Area of expertise: Tropical and Infectious Diseases