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HHR’s Immunisation Readiness Network in Africa and Asia (MIRNA) held its results dissemination workshop at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) on June 25, 2026. The event brought together a diverse group of key stakeholders and partners, including the Federal Ministry of Health, the Ethiopian National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (E-NITAG), Ethiopian Public Health Institute, […]

HHR and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) co-hosted a national forum themed “Evidence-Driven Action for Survival” on June 26, 2026, at EPHI’s National Training Center. Organized by HHR’s Impact and Engagement team and EPHI’s National Data Management Center (NDMC), the event aimed to translate scientific evidence into actionable maternal and newborn health policies. Dr.

HHR hosted a two-day high-level consultative meeting with senior researchers from the Spanish Research Council (CSIC) to explore opportunities for strengthened research collaboration and capacity building. The consultative session brought together leadership and research teams from Haramaya University, CSIC and HHR to discuss shared priorities, ongoing initiatives, and future areas of collaboration aimed at improving

HHR launched Haramaya University’s first-ever clinical trial, ECHiLiBRiST (Enhancing Children’s Life using Biomarkers for Risk Stratification and Triage), at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. The study is designed to scientifically identify the causes of child mortality and provide evidence -driven policy inputs to develop effective solutions. This groundbreaking clinical trial aims to revolutionize pediatric care

Hararghe Health Research’s (HHR) Maternal Immunization Readiness Network in Africa and Asia (MIRNA) team hosted a User-Centered Design (UCD) workshop on February 3–4, 2026, in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. The assembly convened distinguished experts and stakeholders to formulate a national immunization demand strategy attuned to Ethiopia’s specific context. Mr. Melkamu Ayalew, Head of the Immunization Service Desk

Hararghe Health Research (HHR) is expanding Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) program in Kilite Awlalo HDSS, based at Mekelle University.   HHR team recently held a productive discussion to launch CHAMPS activities in the Kilite Awlaelo HDSS. During the discussion, Dr. Fana Hagos Berhane, President of Mekelle University, mentioned that CHAMPS’ expansion will

HHR’s Contributions to Global Health at LSHTM Research Week HHR’s team participated in the prestigious LSHTM Research Week, held on July 2-3, 2025, at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) campus. This annual event brought together leading researchers from across the globe to discuss groundbreaking research, innovative proposals, and new concepts in

CHAMPS Leadership Showcases Impact at Gates Foundation Roadshow  From September 15 to 17, 2025, CHAMPS leadership participated in a dynamic three-day roadshow at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (GF), focusing on aligning shared missions and exploring new opportunities for collaboration in global health research.  Led by CHAMPS Director Dr. Cynthia Whitney, the delegation included