I am a lecturer at the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Addis Ababa University. My career is built on a commitment to advancing public health, with a research focus on the epidemiology of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly on women’s cancers and mental health. As a member of the NCDs Research Working Group at the School of Public Health, I have actively contributed to addressing key challenges in cancer prevention and control programs in Ethiopia.

My PhD research focuses on designing and integrating culturally tailored psychosocial services into routine cancer care and examining their impact on treatment adherence, mental health outcomes, and quality of life among patients with four common cancers: breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate. Building on the experience and evidence generated from this study, in July 2024 I successfully initiated and established psychosocial service provision at the cancer centre of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. I have collaborated on numerous community-based research projects with national and international partners, gaining substantial expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods and published 39 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Interested in being profiled?
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