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Jimma University (JU) is a public research university located in Jimma, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. It is recognized as the leading national university, as ranked first by the Federal Ministry of Education for four successive years (2009–2012).[1][2] The establishment of Jimma university dates back to 1952 when Jimma College of Agriculture was founded. The university got its current name in December 1999 following the amalgamation of Jimma College of Agriculture (founded in 1952) and Jimma Institute of Health Sciences (founded in 1983).[3]

Key Information

Overview

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The university is located in the city of Jimma, situated around 352 kilometers southwest of Addis Ababa. Its grounds cover some 167 hectares. JU is Ethiopia's first innovative community-oriented educational institution of higher learning, with teaching centers for healthcare students in Jimma, Omo Nada, Shebe, Agaro, and Asendabo.[4] JU is a pioneer in Public health training. It has academic and scientific collaboration with numerous national and international partners. JU also publishes the biannual Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, and launched the Jimma University Journal of Law in October 2007.

Academics

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Jimma University is one of Africa's largest and most comprehensive public research universities. The university has more than 4,000 faculty and staff members. It also has twelve research facilities, a modern hospital, a community school, a community radio station (FM 102.0), an ICT center, libraries, and revenue-generating enterprises. The university is operating on four campuses and is establishing its fifth campus at Agaro. Currently, the university educates more than 43,000 students in 56 undergraduate and 103 postgraduate programs in regular, summer, and distance education with more enrollments in the years to come.

The university has many national and international linkages and collaborations in research, education, and community service. Its innovative educational philosophy, staff commitment and motivation, and availability of better research facilities have helped the university attract both national and international partners.

Faculties, Institutes and Schools

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The university consists of the following academic units:[5]

  • School of Graduate Studies
  • Institute of Technology
  • Institute of Education and Professional Development Studies
  • College Of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
  • College of Business and Economics
  • College of Natural Sciences
  • College of Humanities and Social Sciences

. College of Law and Governance

  • College of Public Health and Medical Sciences
  • School of Art
  • Agaro Campus

Initiatives

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Jimma University is highly committed to pioneering concepts, as reflected in its motto, the university was initially founded based on the concept of Community-Based Education (CBE).[6] Throughout its history, the university has been committed to this scheme, and almost all of the academic curriculum are based on CBE programs. Jimma University is the first university in Africa that has established an exclusive office under the President's office to supervise all innovative programs across the university.[7]

Jimma University College of Public Health and Medical Sciences

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The establishment of the College of Health Sciences of Jimma University (JU) can be traced back to 1983 with the birth of the then Jimma Institute of Health Sciences (JIHS). The very beginning of the establishment of JIHS is marked as a continuation of the Ras Desta Damtew Health Assistant Training School established in 1967 by the Ethio-Netherlands Health Project on the premises of Jimma Hospital. On this foundation, the School of Nursing was established in 1983. Subsequently, the School of Medicine as well as the School of Pharmacy emerged in 1985; the School of Medical Laboratory Technology and the School of Environmental Health launched in 1987 and 1988, respectively.[8]

Jimma University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) is one of the oldest public hospitals in the country. It was established in 1922. Geographically, it is located in Jimma City 352  km southwest of the capital Addis Ababa. It has been governed under the Ethiopian government by the name of "Ras Desta Damtew Hospital" and later "Jimma Hospital" during Dergue regime and currently Jimma University Specialized Teaching Hospital.[9]

Though old for its age, it had not made remarkable physical facility improvements for years. However, in later times, it became evident that some side-wing buildings were constructed by different stakeholders at different times to respond to the ever-growing pressure of service demand and clinical teaching needs derived from the public and Jimma University respectively. Especially, after the transfer of its ownership to Jimma University, the university has made relentless efforts in extensive renovation and expansion work to make the hospital conducive for service, teaching, and research.

Cognizant of the fast-growing service and teaching role of the hospital, the federal government considered the construction of a new and level- best 600 bedded hospital which will be functional as of September 2015.[9]

Department of Materials Science & Engineering

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Department of Materials Science & Engineering, as a national role model for research-oriented departments, was established with a start-up budget of US$10 million.[10] This is the first comprehensive department of materials science in Ethiopia, which offers all MSE programs. The main theme of the department research is nano-materials under the supervision of Professor Ali Eftekhari, President of the American Nano Society.

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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Jimma University is a in , southwestern , established on December 22, 1999, through the amalgamation of the Jimma College of —founded in 1952—and the Jimma Institute of Sciences, established in 1983. As one of 's oldest and largest higher education institutions, it emphasizes community-based education (CBE), an innovative pedagogical model that integrates academic learning with practical to address local health, agricultural, and social challenges. The university operates across multiple campuses, including in and , with ongoing expansion, and serves a diverse body of over 43,000 undergraduates and postgraduates, including an international contingent of about 1%. It is structured into several colleges and institutes, including the College of and , Institute of Health Sciences, College of Business and Economics, College of Education and Behavioral Studies, College of Law and Governance, College of Natural Sciences, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, and Jimma Institute of Technology. These units offer 77 undergraduate programs and 197 graduate and doctoral degrees across fields such as , , , social sciences, and , with a strong focus on research that tackles issues like sustainable farming and . Jimma University is globally ranked between 1201–1500 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 and participates in the Impact Rankings 2025 for its contributions to the , particularly in health and well-being. The institution maintains international partnerships with universities and organizations across , , and , fostering collaborative , student exchanges, and capacity-building initiatives that enhance its role in Ethiopia's higher education landscape. With a student-to-staff of 16.5:1, it prioritizes quality teaching, problem-solving , and , positioning itself as a key driver of and socioeconomic progress in the region.

History

Founding and Early Institutions

Jimma College of Agriculture, the precursor to much of the university's agricultural programs, was established in 1952 as the Jimma Agricultural Technical School through a bilateral agreement between the Imperial Government of Ethiopia and the United States under the Point Four Program for technical cooperation. This initiative marked the first higher education institution in southwestern Ethiopia, aimed at providing practical agricultural training and extension services to address regional food security and rural development needs, initially targeting grade 8 completers with vocational skills in farming techniques. The school was jointly administered by the Ethiopian Ministry of Education and Oklahoma State University from 1952 to 1956, fostering early expertise in crop production and livestock management. In 1983, the Jimma Institute of Health Sciences was founded in response to pressing challenges in Ethiopia's rural southwest, including high rates of infectious diseases and limited healthcare access, with a mission to train mid-level professionals for community-based interventions. Unlike traditional medical schools, it emphasized preventive care, , and outreach programs integrated with local communities, drawing on innovative pedagogical approaches to build a capable of addressing regional epidemics and maternal-child issues. The institute quickly became a hub for training, prioritizing practical skills over purely clinical focus to support Ethiopia's broader extension strategy. During the 1950s to 1980s, both institutions experienced steady growth amid Ethiopia's evolving educational landscape. The Jimma Agricultural Technical School, renamed the Jimma of Agriculture in , expanded its to include diploma-level programs in crop science—covering and high-yield varieties—and , emphasizing sustainable farming practices for smallholder farmers through hands-on extension services. By the 1970s, under Ministry of Agriculture oversight, it introduced advanced diploma courses that incorporated components, such as and forage production, graduating cohorts equipped for roles nationwide. Similarly, the Jimma of Health Sciences developed core programs in and medical laboratory during this period, with curricula focused on community health for preventive care and lab techniques for in resource-limited settings; these programs began offering diplomas by the late 1980s, training professionals in and to bolster rural clinics. Key early milestones included international collaborations that enhanced both institutions' capacities. For agriculture, the ongoing partnership with through the 1960s facilitated faculty exchanges and curriculum modernization, while U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) support enabled infrastructure development and the launch of the first full programs in the 1980s. In health sciences, early ties with international organizations in the introduced community-based education principles, such as integrated training in outreach, exemplified by short-term collaborations with entities to refine and laboratory curricula for response. These developments laid a strong foundation for interdisciplinary training, with the agricultural college achieving status by 1979 and the health institute expanding to multiple streams by the mid-.

Merger, Expansion, and Milestones

In December 1999, Jimma University was formally established through the merger of the Jimma College of Agriculture (founded in 1952) and the Jimma Institute of Health Sciences (founded in 1983), as authorized by Regulations No. 63/1999, which entered into force on December 22 of that year. This consolidation was part of Ethiopia's national higher education reform under the Federal government, aimed at transforming specialized colleges into comprehensive universities to address growing demands for diversified and research capacity. Following the merger, the university underwent rapid expansion in the early 2000s, incorporating new academic units such as the College of Business and Economics (initially established in but significantly expanded post-merger) and the Faculty of Technology (with programs dating to and broadened thereafter). These developments supported substantial growth in student enrollment, reflecting the institution's shift toward a multi-disciplinary framework encompassing , health sciences, , and . From 2009 to 2012, Jimma University was ranked as Ethiopia's top public higher education institution by the Ministry of Education, earning recognition for superior academic performance, research contributions, and initiatives. This period marked key milestones in institutional maturation, including the university's designation as Ethiopia's first innovative in 2000. A significant structural advancement occurred in 2015 with the initiation of expansion plans for the Jimma University Specialized Hospital, aimed at increasing capacity to over 1,000 beds and enhancing its role as a tertiary referral center, thereby solidifying the university's multi-disciplinary status in health sciences and medical training. In 2018, the expanded facility, now known as the Jimma Medical Center, was inaugurated. Around 2020, construction began on the campus, expanding the university's footprint as its fifth campus.

Organization and Administration

Campuses and Facilities

Jimma University's main campus, situated in city in the Region of , spans 167 hectares and functions as the central administrative and academic hub for the institution. This expansive site houses essential infrastructure, including academic buildings, student dormitories, and support services that facilitate daily operations and community-based education activities. The dormitories, managed through a centralized online placement system, provide residential accommodations for thousands of students, emphasizing a conducive living-learning environment. Key facilities on the main campus include the University Library System, which offers access to extensive digital resources through international partnerships such as PERI, HINARI, and the National Library of Medicine, enabling students and researchers to utilize e-journals, databases, and open-access materials. Specialized laboratories support hands-on learning and innovation, with examples including the Molecular Biology and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) labs equipped for DNA extraction, PCR amplification using thermal cyclers, electrophoresis, and microscopy, among other tools essential for biological and medical research. In August 2025, the Jimma Institute of Technology received Ethiopia's first container-based biogas laboratory under the ETH-Soil Project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development; this solar-powered facility advances research on biofertilizers from agricultural residues to improve soil quality and food security in the Oromia region. The Jimma University Medical Center (JUMC), integrated into the campus infrastructure, traces its origins to 1930 E.C. (approximately 1937–1938 Gregorian) as one of Ethiopia's oldest public s and now operates as a and referral facility with a capacity of 970 beds (750 inpatient and 220 in intensive care units), serving a catchment of approximately 20 million. Plans for expansion aim to enhance service delivery, including upgrades to pediatric intensive care units through partnerships like Operation Smile-Ethiopia. Beyond the main campus, Jimma University maintains additional teaching centers in Omo Nada, Shebe, , and Asendabo, each tailored to support specialized in areas such as extension and services for rural communities. The campus, located on the outskirts of Agaro town and covering 134 hectares, leverages its natural resources—including organic plantations, forests for production, and hot springs—to serve as a center for interdisciplinary academic programs, research, and eco-tourism development. These sites extend the university's reach, integrating with local needs like training. Recent advancements in facilities include milestones in the program at the main campus, where dedicated studios equipped with drafting tables, model-making tools, and a 97-square-meter with 40 workstations support practical design ; in October 2025, following a NAAB visit, the program achieved progress toward accreditation, bolstering infrastructure for initiatives.

Governance and Leadership

Jimma University operates as a institution under the oversight of the Ethiopian Ministry of Education, which regulates higher education in the country and conducts annual performance rankings. The university's administrative structure is led by the president, who serves as the chief executive responsible for overall operations and strategic direction. Currently, Dr. Jemal Abafita holds this position, supported by four vice presidents: Dr. Tadese Habtamu for Academic Affairs, who oversees and program reviews; Prof. Muluemebet Abera for and Partnerships, focusing on and collaborations; Prof. Gemechis File for Administration and Development, managing resources and infrastructure; and Prof. Ahmed Zeynudin for the Institute of Health. These leaders are elected annually through a secret process involving the university community, ensuring accountability and direct representation. Governing bodies include the University Board, which provides strategic oversight and comprises seven members, chaired by H.E. Alemtsehay Paulos, Head of the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Cabinet Affairs, with Prof. Tilahun Teshome as vice chair and the president as secretary. The University Senate, consisting of 40 members including executive leaders, deans, and student representatives, handles academic policies, legislation, and faculty promotions. The university's motto, "We are in the Community!", underscores its leadership principles of , transparency, and responsiveness to societal needs, fostering collaborative engagement across all levels. Under current leadership, Jimma University has advanced international partnerships, such as the October 2025 Memorandum of Understanding with China's Yangling Agricultural High-Tech Industrial Demonstration Zone, aimed at enhancing agricultural innovation through joint research and .

Academics

Degree Programs and Enrollment

Jimma University offers 77 undergraduate programs spanning diverse fields such as , health sciences, , and social sciences. These programs emphasize practical skills and are delivered in regular, extension, and modes to accommodate varying needs. The university provides 233 graduate programs, comprising 183 master's degrees and 50 PhD programs, with specializations in areas like , , and . Master's programs typically last two years, while PhD programs span three to four years, focusing on advanced research and interdisciplinary applications. As of 2025, enrollment stands at approximately 33,390 students, reflecting growth from earlier figures amid expansions in program offerings. In June 2025, the university graduated 3,045 students across various programs. The student body includes about 30% female students and 70% male students, with international students comprising roughly 1% of the total. The university employs around 1,500 members, supported by additional administrative personnel. Jimma University follows a semester-based academic , with admissions occurring three times annually for fall (September), spring (January), and summer semesters. Undergraduate admission is primarily through the Ethiopian University Entrance Examination (EUEE) or equivalent qualifications, ensuring merit-based selection. Curricula across programs integrate Community-Based Education (CBE), a core that combines classroom learning with community engagement to address local needs through training, research, and service.

Colleges, Institutes, and Schools

Jimma University is structured around several colleges, institutes, and schools that deliver specialized aligned with its community-based philosophy. These units emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, practical training, and contributions to in fields ranging from and to and social sciences. The College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, established in 1952 as the Jimma Agricultural Technical School and integrated into the university in 1999, focuses on advancing crop and livestock sciences through training in , animal sciences, , , , , and , while providing extension services to support local farming communities. The Institute of , formerly known as the College of and Medical Sciences, specializes in , and medical sciences across its three faculties of Sciences, , and , which encompass 22 departments and offer BSc undergraduate programs including BSc in Anesthesia, BSc in Public Health, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), BSc in Medical Laboratory, BSc in Nursing, BSc in Midwifery, and BSc in Environmental Health Sciences; it is renowned for pioneering community-based (CBE) in health professions to integrate with real-world service delivery. The Jimma Institute of Technology encompasses engineering disciplines through faculties such as , , , , and , along with schools of and , emphasizing innovative solutions for industrial and infrastructural challenges in . The College of Business and Economics, founded in 1997, offers programs in , , and accounting with a community-oriented approach that promotes socioeconomic development through practical business training and engagement with local enterprises across Ethiopia and . The College of Natural Sciences, reorganized in from the former Faculty of Education, covers , chemistry, physics, , , and environmental sciences, fostering scientific inquiry and applications that address ecological and technological needs in the region. The College of Social Sciences and Humanities, restructured in from prior faculties, includes departments in , , , languages, and Ethiopian studies such as Oromo folklore, with an emphasis on , , and indigenous knowledge to support national identity and development. Other key units include the College of Law and Governance, a national leader in legal aid and scholarly publications that advances and studies; the College of Education and Behavioral Studies, established in 2010 as the Institute of Education and Professional Development Studies and upgraded in 2014, which focuses on training, , , and inclusive education; the Sport Academy, dedicated to developing student-athletes through balanced academic and athletic programs in various sports; and the Agaro Campus, spanning 134 hectares and specializing in agriculture-related programs like alongside health initiatives to leverage local resources such as organic for .

Research, Innovation, and Community Engagement

Research Centers and Outputs

Jimma University maintains several specialized research centers that support its focus on addressing regional and national challenges in health, agriculture, environment, and technology. The Gilgel Gibe Field Research Center conducts epidemiological and demographic studies in rural settings, including population censuses and vital event registrations to inform public health interventions. The Jimma University Laboratory of Drug Quality (JuLaDQ) evaluates pharmaceutical regulatory approvals and conducts research on drug efficacy and safety, primarily targeting issues in public health and medicine. Additional centers include the Molecular Biology Research Center, which advances genetic and biotechnological studies, and the Mycobacteriology Research Center, dedicated to tuberculosis and infectious disease research. In 2025, the university launched the Data Science Hub to promote AI-supported analytics and data-driven solutions, particularly in agriculture and research translation. The Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering supports laboratory-based innovations, including a biogas facility established in August 2025 under the ETH-Soil Project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development to enhance biofertilizer production from agricultural residues. The university's scholarly outputs include peer-reviewed journals that disseminate research findings. The Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, published by Jimma University since 1998, focuses on , clinical , and ; it achieved an initial of 1.2 in 2023 and ranks highly among Ethiopian journals. Originally biannual, it now appears more frequently and is indexed in SCImago as a Q3 journal in . The Jimma University Journal of Law, launched in 2007, publishes annual issues on Ethiopian and international legal topics, including articles, case comments, and reviews. Faculty and researchers produce substantial publications in areas such as health sciences, , and , with a cumulative total exceeding 3,400 papers as of 2024, reflecting a steady annual increase of approximately 20% in indexed journals. In global rankings, Jimma University placed second in Ethiopia, 67th in Africa, and 3,049th worldwide in the 2025 EduRank assessment, based on research performance across 87 topics, with strengths in medicine, biology, and environmental science. Its research emphasizes problem-solving approaches, particularly in sustainable agriculture—such as biogas and biofertilizer technologies—and public health, contributing to national goals like food security and disease control. Citation impacts are notable in these fields, with ongoing projects like the ETH-Soil initiative generating innovations in biomass energy and soil health, supported by international funding exceeding €300,000 for specialized equipment. Research in biogas technology, including household digester assessments and pretreatment methods for enhanced methane yield, has led to practical advancements, though specific patent filings remain limited in public records. These outputs underscore the university's role in fostering impactful, regionally relevant scholarship.

Key Initiatives and Partnerships

Jimma University has pioneered the Community-Based Education (CBE) model since the , integrating students into local communities to provide practical training in health sciences and , thereby fostering relevance to societal needs through combined efforts in , research, and service. This approach, originating from the former Jimma Institute of Health Sciences established in 1983, emphasizes community-oriented learning to address real-world challenges in rural . In recent years, the university has launched several targeted initiatives to promote and . The 2025 Green Legacy Initiative (), aligned with Ethiopia's national tree-planting campaign, involved establishing a 1-hectare nursery and planting seedlings for land restoration in areas like Bulbul and Eladale, aiming to combat and support . The "Research Today" series, launched on October 31, 2025, in partnership with GKEN , serves as a monthly platform to showcase diverse and foster interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars. Additionally, the NURTURE Project conducted a two-day and review in November 2025, focusing on nurturing (SDGs) through higher education capacity building, including revisions to enhance and digital health components in academic programs. Key partnerships underscore the university's global outreach. In October 2025, Jimma University signed a (MoU) with China's Yangling Agricultural High-Tech Industrial Demonstration Zone to advance agricultural innovation, , and joint research in sustainable farming practices. Collaborations with the , initiated through a three-day international writing in November 2025, emphasized academic writing skills and peace education to support early-career researchers in . The Global Opportunity Initiative (GOI) 2024, hosted from June 4-9, facilitated faculty development through cohort-based training on sustainable business and international collaboration, involving partners from institutions like . Other notable programs include a two-day training on the ethical use of (AI) in research and education, conducted by the university library in November 2025, to guide faculty and students on responsible AI integration. In September 2025, the university formalized plans with Chinese partners, including Hubei University of Technology, to launch a Innovation Hub as a "China-Africa Demonstration Base" for and . Earlier, in January 2025, an agricultural initiatives workshop was hosted alongside the unveiling of a new Hub, promoting data-driven solutions for farming challenges in .

Notable People

Notable Alumni

Jimma University has produced several distinguished alumni and honorees who have made significant contributions in fields such as , , music, and the arts, often building on the 's strong foundations in health sciences and agricultural education. , an Ethiopian-American plant geneticist, earned his early education at the Jimma Agricultural and Technical School, a predecessor to Jimma University, before advancing to higher studies in the United States. He received the 2009 for his pioneering research on , developing drought-resistant varieties that have enhanced in arid regions of and beyond. Currently, Ejeta serves as the executive director of Purdue University's Center for Global , where he leads initiatives to address global hunger through innovative and policy advocacy. In recognition of his achievements, Jimma University awarded him an honorary . Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin, who obtained her medical degree (MD) from Jimma University, has emerged as a key figure in . She served as Ethiopia's Minister of Health from to 2020, overseeing critical responses to public health crises including the and advancing policies on maternal and child health. Tadesse, an obstetrician-gynecologist with a master's in administration also from Jimma University, now holds the position of executive director of the Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of , where she focuses on training leaders in and . Among the university's honorees, , the renowned Oromo musician and composer, received an honorary doctorate in music from Jimma University in 2010 for his enduring influence on Ethiopian through over 60 years of artistic contributions. His work, blending traditional Oromo folk with modern styles, popularized the language and preserved indigenous narratives, earning him widespread acclaim as a . Lemma Guya (1928–2020), an acclaimed Ethiopian artist, painter, and author, was awarded an honorary doctorate by Jimma University in 2015 in recognition of his prolific body of work, which included thousands of original pieces often created on unconventional materials like goat skin to depict social and cultural themes. Guya's multifaceted career also extended to as a pilot, and his art was exhibited internationally, contributing to the discourse on Ethiopian identity and history through visual .

Notable Faculty and Leaders

Muluemebet Abera serves as for and at Jimma University, where she has mentored over 50 master's and 12 PhD students while authoring more than 45 publications in her field. Her leadership emphasizes fostering academic excellence and community engagement, contributing to the university's output and student development initiatives. Dr. Jemal Abafita, President of Jimma University, has driven key institutional expansions, including the inauguration of the Hub on January 17, 2025, which focuses on data-driven solutions for agricultural innovation and climate adaptation. Under his leadership, the university signed a (MoU) with China's Yangling Agricultural High-Tech Industrial Demonstration Zone on October 19, 2025, to advance agricultural technology transfer and joint research projects. He also facilitated another MoU with University of Technology on August 9, 2025, promoting academic exchanges in engineering and technology. In research, Prof. Tefera Belachew, Professor of and Director of the School of Graduate Studies at the Institute of Health, has led efforts in nutritional and studies, with over 20,000 citations for his work on child malnutrition in . His contributions include developing community-based interventions integrated into the university's training programs. Prof. Ahmed Zeynudin, Chief Executive Director of the Institute of Health, oversees the integration of and in health sciences, including advancements in the Community Based Education (CBE) model pioneered at Jimma University. Under his direction, the institute has expanded to encompass 22 departments across health sciences, medicine, and , enhancing collaborative outputs. Henok Gulilat, PhD, as Research and Innovation Director at the Institute of Health, has advanced and infection prevention research, contributing to publications on barriers to diagnosis in and stewardship programs. His work supports the institute's focus on translational health innovations, including multi-institutional studies on salivary microbiomes in kidney diseases. Prof. Abraham Haileamlak, a pediatric cardiologist and of the Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, has elevated the journal's to 1.2 in 2025, ranking it among top African health sciences publications and facilitating the dissemination of university-led . His editorial leadership promotes high-quality, peer-reviewed contributions from Jimma faculty on topics like and clinical sciences. Professor Delenasaw Yewhalaw, a expert at the Institute of Health, received the Gold Medal from the Ethiopia Public Health Association in 2025 for his contributions to control and vector-borne disease research, including coordination of field-based studies that inform national health policies. Dr. Alemayehu Regassa Tolossa, a faculty member in agriculture and environmental sciences, has spearheaded international collaborations, including scientific visits to in 2024 and 2025 that laid the groundwork for the Yangling MoU, focusing on sustainable farming technologies and knowledge exchange.

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