Aksum University

Magnitude of precancerous cervical lesions in a fragile and conflict-affected setting: the case of Tigray region, Ethiopia

Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern, ranking as the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally and the second in Ethiopia. Limited access to routine screening, exacerbated by the Tigray war (November 2020–November 2022), has contributed t...

Health-related quality of life inequalities among patients with T2D in armed-conflict affected populations in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

War causes tragic loss of life, destruction, and long-lasting quality-of-life distress in armed-conflict-affected populations. After conflict emerged between the federal government of Ethiopia and the Tigray regional government, the destruction of healthcare facilities and the bl...

Experimental investigation on the dynamic characteristics of expansive soil stabilized with polyvinyl alcohol–amended red mud

Black cotton soil (BCS) exhibits severe swell–shrink behaviour and poor resistance to cyclic loading, which limits their suitability for pavement subgrade and foundation applications. This study investigates the static and dynamic characteristics of expansive soil stabilized usin...

Genome-wide association study reveals putative genetic determinants of longitudinal immune responses to avian influenza and Newcastle disease in chickens

Abstract Background Avian Influenza virus (AIV) and Newcastle disease virus (NDV) are highly contagious immunosuppressive pathogens that cause high mortality rates and economic losses in the global poultry industry. Although vaccination to enhance the host antibody response remai...

Investigation of runoff and sediment transport processes in the hillslope headwaters of northern Ethiopia

Soil erosion and sediment transport pose significant threats to soil fertility, agricultural productivity, and reservoir sustainability in the Ethiopian highlands. This study investigated rainfall-runoff and sediment transport processes on the steep hillslope of the Midmar waters...

Building the toolkit to address malaria resurgence and radical cure of vivax malaria in Ethiopia: a meeting report

Abstract Ethiopia has experienced a substantial resurgence in malaria in recent years, with increasing case numbers and a growing contribution of Plasmodium vivax in several regions. At the same time, new evidence supporting improved radical cure strategies, including high-dose p...