Symposium on Child Health Held
Haramaya University College of Health and Medical Sciences conducted a symposium under the theme of “Determinants of Child Health” on September 21, 2022 in Harar.
Haramaya University College of Health and Medical Sciences Chief Executive Director, Dr. Ahmed Mohammed, warmly welcomed guests from the University of Florida and the Gates Foundation.
In his welcoming speech, Dr Ahmed said the College is excited to show the guests a sneak peek of current project activities and discuss potential future collaborations.
Partners from University of Florida (USA) and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation availed themselves at Haramaya University College of health and Medical Sciences to extend their collaboration with the University.
Dr. Ahmed said that the College’s vision is to rise to excellence: envisioning to be world-class health research, education, and service center by 2045.This includes research excellence, internationalization, synergistic integration, and education and healthcare advancement.
The staff members are ready to “RISE to the occasion” and work together to improve the lives and health of eastern Ethiopia’s surrounding communities and people, he added.
Haramaya University President, Dr. Jemal Yousuf, on his part indicated that Haramaya University is working in collaboration with partner organizations.
He thanked the Foundation for the national capacity created by the project supported by the Bill and Milinda Gate Foundation, especially the modern laboratory that was used to test for the recent global outbreak of Covid-19.
Dr. Jemal explained that the meeting was held to explain the findings of the University in terms of research and to continue the work started with partner organizations.
On the symposium, ten papers were presented by concerned bodies from both Universities (Partner organizations) on a wide range of topics.
Following the presentations, suggestions were forwarded and questions were raised and discussion was made on how to strengthen and expand the collaboration.
By: – Shemsedin Mohammed
Photographer: – Foad Ahmed
Public and International Relations Directorate