Name: Fourth Joint International Annual Research Conference (JIARC-2025)
Start: 2025-12-04T08:00:00+03:00
End: 2025-12-05T21:40:00+03:00
Location: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Monday 1 December 2025
Tuesday 2 December 2025
Wednesday 3 December 2025
Thursday 4 December 2025
08:00
08:00 - 10:00
Contributions

08:00 Registration

08:30 Program Overview - Girmaw Ashebir (Bahir Dar University)

08:35 Welcoming address - Belay Bezabih Beyene (Director General, Amhara Public Health Institute)

08:50 Keynote speech - Abebe Girma (Chair, Forum for Higher Education Institutions in the Amhara Region and Woldia University President)

09:00 Keynote speech - Mesay Hailu (Director General, Ethiopia Public Health Institute - EPHI)

09:10 Keynote speech - Abdulkerim Mengistu (Head, Amhara National Regional State Health Bureau)

09:20 Keynote speech - Birhanu Nega (Minister, Ministry of Education)

09:30 Keynote speech - Mekdes Daba (Minister, Ministry of Health)

09:35 Keynote speech - Mulunesh Dessie (ANRS Vice President Level, Social Affairs Cluster Lead)

09:45 Opening speech - Arega Kebede (President, Amhara National Regional State)
10:00 Tea Break
Tea Break
10:00 - 10:30
10:30
10:30 - 12:30
Contributions

10:30 Invisible Wounds: Strengthening Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Crisis Settings - Fentie Ambaw

10:50 From Community Voices to Community Power: Leveraging Local Ownership for Effective Crisis Response - Adamu Addisie

11:10 Innovation and Technology in Multiple crises. - Mammo Muchie (South African Academy of Sciences)

11:30 Translating Virology Research into Action: Strengthening Public Health Systems for Marburg Virus Preparedness and Response - Desalegn Admasu
12:30 Lunch Break
Lunch Break
12:30 - 14:00
14:00 1
1
14:00 - 15:05
Room: Room 1
Contributions

14:00 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Utilization in Northwest Ethiopia: A mixed sequential explanatory study of practice, barriers, and community-led perceived solutions. - Mengistu Abebe Messelu (Debre Markos University)

14:15 Barriers and facilitators to Benzathine Penicillin G adherence in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital: A mixed methods study of Rheumatic Heart Disease patients using the COM-B model - Habtamu Areri (AAU)

14:30 Effect of ADHERE eHealth intervention on adherence to quality improvement tools in intrapartum care: Implementation research in Ethiopia - Dabere Nigatu (Bahir Dar University)
2
2
14:00 - 15:05
Room: Room 2
Contributions

14:00 Can Ethiopia achieve national and international targets for reducing neonatal mortality? Application of classical techniques and deep-learning models for time-series forecasting - Shimels Derso Kebede (Wollo University)

14:15 Diagnostic performance of Biomeme and Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification with Abbott Real-time PCR as gold standard for ocular chlamydia trachomatis in Trachoma hyper endemic settings of Amhara region, Ethiopia. - Taye Zeru (Amhara Public Health Institute)

14:30 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders among Sexual Gender Based Violence survivors in war affected zones in Ethiopia - Tamrat Anbesaw (Wollo University)
3
3
14:00 - 15:05
Room: Room 3
Contributions

14:00 Breakthrough hepatitis B virus infection and its associated factors among vaccinated children in Northwest Ethiopia - Mekuanint Geta (CDT-Africa, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia and Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Ethiopia)

14:15 CD4+ T-cell count and hematological parameters in patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis, Northwest Ethiopia: a case-control study - Bizuayehu Gashaw (aDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Bahir Dar University, P.O.BOX 79 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia;)

14:30 Determinants of Eye Health Service Utilisation in Central Sidama Zone, Ethiopia - Melese Kitu (Eyu-Ethiopia)
15:05
15:05 - 15:15
Contributions

15:05 Development of a Mortality Risk Prediction Model for Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital: A Retrospective Cohort Study - endalamaw Tesfa kebadnew Mihretie

15:05 Advancing Health Services in Ethiopia: Person-Centered Care and Its Predictors - A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis - Ayenew Takele Alemu (Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia)

15:05 Magnitude of gender-based violence and its associated factors among women and girls in Africa: an umbrella review - Gebrye Getu (Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.)

15:05 Uptake and preferences of differentiated service delivery models for HIV treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Abebe Nega

15:05 Epidemiology: Temporal and Spatial Patterns of Measles in Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2019-2024: Implications for Targeted Intervention - Demeke Endalamaw Alamneh (Amhara Public Health Institute)

15:05 Bacterial Neonatal Sepsis, Antimicrobial Resistance and Risk factors among neonates in Ethiopia: Systematic review and Meta-analysis - Habtamu Belew (Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, 269, Ethiopia)
15:15 Tea Break
Tea Break
15:15 - 15:30
15:30 4
4
15:30 - 16:20
Room: Room 1
Contributions

15:30 A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study on Developmental Delay and Related Factors in Children Aged 6–36 Months in Assosa City, Western Ethiopia. - Wondaya Fenta Zewdia (Senior researcher at Center of Excellence International Consultancy)

15:45 Assessment of suicidal acts and perception among clients attending emergency outpatient departments in public hospitals of Amhara Region, Ethiopia (2023–2024) - Desalew Tewabe (Amhara Public Health Institute)
5
5
15:30 - 16:20
Room: Room 2
Contributions

15:30 Global Prevalence and Determinant Factors of Pain, Depression, and Anxiety Among Cancer Survivors: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses - Addisu Getie Nigatu (Debre Markos university)

15:45 Barriers and Facilitators of the SAFE Strategy to Eliminate Trachoma as a Public Health Problem in Hyper-Endemic Settings of Wagehimera Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. - Taye Zeru (Amhara Public Health Institute)
6
6
15:30 - 16:20
Room: Room 3
Contributions

15:30 Development and Validation of Prediction Model of Mortality among Adults Living with HIV/AIDS in Chagni Health Center, Awi Zone, Ethiopia - Mekuanent Yenew

15:45 A scoping review of person-centered maternity care service in humanitarian and fragile settings. - Wubshet Debebe Negash (University of Gondar)
Friday 5 December 2025
08:30 7
7
08:30 - 09:45
Room: Room 1
Contributions

08:30 Evaluating the quality of effective vaccine management practices at public hospitals in South Wollo Zone, Northeast Ethiopia: a mixed method study - Endalkachew Mesfin (Department of Health System Management, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia)

08:45 Exploring health system challenges and gaps for crisis response in Ethiopia: A scoping review of publications and reports from 2020-2024. - Endalkachew Dellie Getahun (University of Gondar)

09:00 Community Perspectives and Local Ownership in Preventing Kidnapping and Extortion in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region - Adane Nigusie Weldeab (Lead Researcher, Amhara Public Health Institute)
8
8
08:30 - 09:45
Room: Room 2
Contributions

08:30 Validation of a predictive nomogram for mortality among neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis in tertiary care hospitals at Bahir Dar city, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia - Zelalem Anteneh (Bahir Dar University, college of Medicine and health Sciences, Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics)

08:45 Escalating Burden of Malaria in Pregnancy in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia: Spatiotemporal Patterns, Early-Warning Insights and Predictors (2018-2024) - Kassawmar Angaw Bogale (Bahir Dar university, Ethiopia)

09:00 Effects of a peer-led educational intervention based on theory of planned behavior on reducing khat use intention and behavior among secondary school students in Northeast Ethiopia - Yitbarek Wasihun (2School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Tertiary Care Campus, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia)
9
9
08:30 - 09:45
Room: Room 3
Contributions

08:30 Mental Health Problem and Mental Health Services in Primary Health Care Setting in Oromia Region, Ethiopia - Atinkut Zewdu Asefa (Ambo University)

08:45 Post-traumatic stress disorder and associated factors among people who experienced traumatic events in Dessie town, Ethiopia. A community-based study - Tamrat Anbesaw (Wollo University)

09:00 Exploring the Lived Experiences and Coping Strategies of Mental Health Caregivers in Ethiopia: Implications for Supportive Interventions - Shegaye Shumet Mekonen (Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar)
09:45 Poster Presentation
Poster Presentation
09:45 - 10:05
Contributions

09:45 Perceived leadership practices among primary healthcare providers working at conflict-affected settings in northeastern Amhara, Ethiopia. - Endalkachew Dellie (University of Gondar)

09:45 Trends in burden of maternal abortion and miscarriage in sub- Saharan African from 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease 2021 Study - Simachew Animen Bante (College of medicine and health science, Bahir Dar University)

09:45 Spatial Distribution and Vaccination Status of Measles Cases in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - Mengistie Kassahun Tariku (Debre Markos University)
10:05 Tea Break
Tea Break
10:05 - 10:35
10:35 10
10
10:35 - 11:50
Room: Room 1
Contributions

10:35 Health system responsiveness and its associated factors for intrapartum care in conflict affected areas in Amhara region, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study - Wubshet Debebe Negash (University of Gondar)

10:50 Prehospital Care Utilization and Associated Factors Among Trauma Patients in West Amhara Referral Hospitals During Armed Conflict: A Mixed-Methods Study - Temesgen Ayenew (Debre Markos University)

11:05 Severity of Wasting Among Children Aged 6–59 Months in East Africa: A Multilevel Proportional Odds Analysis of DHS Data from 2012-2022 - Masrie Getnet Abate (Epidemiology and Biostatistics department, Faculty of Public health, Jimma University & Public health and primary care, Ghent University, Belgium.)
11
11
10:35 - 11:50
Room: Room 2
Contributions

10:35 KEBELE ELIMINATION OF TRACHOMA FOR OCULAR HEALTH (KETFO) TRIAL UPDATE - Awraris Hailu (Debre Berhan University, Eyu-Ethiopia)

10:50 Thriving despite Adversities: Building Resilience of Children through School-Based Mental Health Intervention in War Situations - Simegn Sendek Yizengaw (University of Gondar)

11:05 Predicting household sanitation service using a machine learning approach in urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System sites of northwest Ethiopia - ASMAMAW MALEDE TAREKEGN (University of Gondar) Asmare Adane Andualem (University of Gondar)
12
12
10:35 - 11:50
Room: Room 3
Contributions

10:35 Prevalence of depression and its associated factors among HIV-positive youths taking antiretroviral therapy at selected hospitals in Amara region, North West Ethiopia. Multiple crises focused. - Getnet Gedif Engida (Debre Markos University)

10:50 Depression and Its Determinants among Internally Displaced Persons in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis to Inform Psychosocial Reintegration Strategies - Girum Nakie (University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences Department of Psychiatry)

11:05 Predicting Malnutrition in PLWHIV Using Machine Learning in Gondar, Ethiopia - Andualem Enyew Gedefaw (Department of Health Informatics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia)
11:50 Lunch Break
Lunch Break
11:50 - 13:30
13:30
13:30 - 15:30
Contributions

13:30 Early Child Hood Development in the context of Amhara region - Netsanet Fentahun

14:00 Healing Amid Chaos: Integrating Health and Psychosocial Support into Emergency Health Systems - Biksegn Asrat Yirdaw (- Assistant Professor, Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK. - Works with the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST), UK Health Security Agency, London, UK.)

14:20 Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem in Amhara Region, Ethiopia - Mohammed Feyissa

14:40 Bridging Evidence and Practice: Implementation Science for Scalable Crisis-Responsive Health Solutions. - Yehenew Alemu
15:30
15:30 - 15:40
Contributions

15:30 Help-Seeking Behavior and Quality of life among Women with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Northwest Ethiopia: A community-based study - Shegaye Shumet Mekonen (Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar)

15:30 Intention to use smartphone pregnancy apps and predictors among pregnant women attending ANC service in Dessie city and Kombolcha town public health facilities, north-east Ethiopia, 2024. An extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model-based framework - Shimels Derso Kebede (Wollo University)

15:30 Direct and Indirect Factors Associated with Depression among PLHIV on Second-Line ART in Northeast Ethiopia of conflict affected areas: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach - Amare Muche (Wollo University)
15:40 Tea Break
Tea Break
15:40 - 15:55

15:55 Best Oral and Poster Presentation
Best Oral and Poster Presentation
15:55 - 16:15

16:15 General discussion & the way forward
General discussion & the way forward
16:15 - 17:00