Amhara Regional Health Bureau

A Review of National Response to Noncommunicable Diseases through a Health System Readiness Lens in Ethiopia: From Policy to Practice

Background Ethiopia faces an increasing issue with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers, and chronic respiratory conditions. Although national policies and strategies have been developed to address this issue, their implementation is...

HIV seroprevalence, treatment cascade outcomes, and determinants of seropositivity in East Africa: a multi-country analysis of population-based HIV impact assessment surveys

HIV remains a major public health challenge in East Africa despite progress in antiretroviral therapy (ART). Although Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (PHIA) surveys provide high-quality, standardized data, multi-country comparisons of HIV seroprevalence, treatment cascade...

Retrieval of Optically Active and Inactive Water Quality Parameters Using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning: Evidence from Water Hyacinth-Infested Lake Tana, Ethiopia

Monitoring water quality is critical for protecting freshwater ecosystems and supporting sustainable water resource management. Lake Tana, Ethiopia’s largest freshwater lake, faces increasing agricultural and urban pressures, while conventional monitoring remains costly and spati...

Assessment of suitable land for surface irrigation development in an Ardy watershed, Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia

Abstract Despite its abundant water and land resources, Ethiopia has not fully harnessed its potential for irrigation development. This study assessed suitable land for surface irrigation in the Ardy watershed, Ethiopia, with the goal of utilizing the country’s abundant yet under...

Survival analysis of time to cure among tuberculosis patients in Jigjiga Ethiopia a retrospective follow up study

Tuberculosis is a significant global health concern and remains a major public health challenge, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. Understanding the time to cure and its determinants is essential for improving treatment outcomes and guiding interventions. This s...

Review on Epidemiology of Sheep Pox and Goat Pox in Ethiopia

This review summarizes the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of sheep pox and goat pox (SGP), with particular emphasis on Ethiopia. It synthesizes available evidence on disease occurrence, risk factors, transmission...

Review on Epidemiology of Sheep Pox and Goat Pox in Ethiopia

This review summarizes the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of sheep pox and goat pox (SGP), with particular emphasis on Ethiopia. It synthesizes available evidence on disease occurrence, risk factors, transmission...

Factors Associated with knowledge of the ovulatory period among reproductive age women in Somaliland: a multilevel analysis

Knowledge of the ovulatory period is crucial for effective family planning and fertility management. However, in Somaliland, cultural norms, limited reproductive health education, and inadequate media exposure contribute to poor fertility awareness. This study aimed to assess the...

Evaluation of the “1–3–7” surveillance and response approach for malaria elimination and challenges faced in its initial phase of implementation: Farta district, Ethiopia

Ethiopia implemented the "1–3–7" surveillance and response approach for malaria elimination in selected districts. Evaluating its progress is crucial to ensure alignment with the national malaria elimination plan. This study assesses the approach's implementation and investigates...

Prevalence of virulence-associated genes in culture-confirmed Vibrio cholerae isolates: a PCR-based study

Vibrio cholerae remains a major cause of cholera outbreaks in Ethiopia, yet information on the distribution of virulence-associated genes among circulating strains is limited. This study aimed to detect major virulence genes in culture-confirmed V. cholerae isolates recovered fro...

Household electronic waste management practices and its determinants in Southwest Ethiopia: Analytical cross-sectional study

Electronic waste (e-waste) is a rapidly expanding environmental and public health global concern. 53.6 million tons of e-waste were generated globally in 2019.The generation of e-waste is increasing globally due to technological advancement, urbanization, and increased demand for...

Nutritional status and associated factors among female sex workers living with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy at drop-in centers in Northwest Ethiopia

Female sex workers (FSWs) living with HIV may experience both undernutrition and overnutrition, which can adversely affect HIV-related health outcomes. Evidence regarding nutritional status and associated factors among HIV-positive FSWs remains limited in Ethiopia. This study aim...

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: a spatial and multilevel analysis

Abstract Background Although vaccines are becoming increasingly accessible, hesitancy is still a public health concern, particularly in reproductive-age women in Ethiopia. However, evidence regarding geographic distribution and determinants of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy remains l...

Isolation and identification of Pseudomonas fluoeroscens and evaluation of its antimicrobial sensitivity from fish in Lake Haramaya, East Hararghe Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract Pseudomonas fluorescens ( P. fluorescens ) is an opportunistic Gram-negative bacterium associated with disease in freshwater and marine fish, resulting in economic losses to aquaculture. This study aimed to isolate and identify P. fluorescens from wild Nile tilapia ( Ore...

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...