Dr. Damtew Bekele

Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences

He is a prominent researcher and academic affiliated with Ambo University in Ethiopia. His extensive background in public health and infectious diseases has significantly contributed to the understanding of malaria, HIV/AIDS, Leishmania, typhoid fever, ocular, protozoa and helimenth infections in the Ethiopian context. Throughout his career, he has held academic positions at various institutions, including Debre Markos University, where he focused on the epidemiology of infectious diseases. He has explored the different diseases, with notable publications in reputable journals such as, Malaria Journal, BMC Research Notes, BMC Ophthalmology, Parasitology research, healthcare in low-resource settings, Frontiers in Parasitology, Acta Parasitologica. His work emphasizes the importance of understanding local health challenges and developing effective interventions. His contributions continue to influence the fields of epidemiology and infectious disease management, making him a respected figure in the academic community.