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Ebrahim Abdela Siraj

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+251918020093

ebrahim.abdela@bdu.edu.et

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Academic Degree

B. Pharm and MSc

Academic Rank

Lecturer

At Bahir Dar University Since

2020

School

School of Health Sciences

Department

Pharmacy

Field of Specialization

Pharmaceutics

Research Interest

Medication Safety, Novel Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine

Publication(s) [If any]+Link

  1. Ebrahim Abdela Siraj*, Ashagrachew Tewabe Yayehrad, Anteneh Belete. Review of Various Nano-based Drug Delivery Approaches for Macrolides against Resistant Microbes. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2023:18 5289–5307. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S418588
  2. Ebrahim Abdela Siraj. Formulation optimization of furosemide floating-bioadhesive matrix tablets using waste-derived Citrus aurantifolia peel pectin as a polymer. Scientific Reports. 2025 May 14;15(1):1-6. (Master's Thesis). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-95732-1 
  3. Ebrahim Abdela Siraj. Comparative Evaluation of Quality Attributes among Six Different Brands of Metformin Hydrochloride Tablet Marketed in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia. Annals of medicine and surgery. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MS9.0000000000003459
  4. Ebrahim Abdela Siraj. Evaluation of Adherence to Anti-Rabies Vaccination Schedule and Its Predictive Factors at Addis Alem Hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Scientific Reports. 2025.
  5. Ebrahim Abdela Siraj. Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Its Contemporary Regulatory Insights. Discover Applied Sciences. Scientific Reports. 2025
  6. Tafere C, Siraj EA, Yayehrad AT, Workye M. Nanoparticle based oral delivery of vaccines: A promising solution for immunization challenges in developing nations; A comprehensive review. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 2025 Jun 14:125848.
  7. Siraj EA, Tebikew M, Abay H, Kebede SY, Tafere C, Bahiru B, Demsie DG, Gizachew B, Bizuneh GK, Motbaynor G, Yismaw MB. Treatment outcome and determinant factors of bacterial meningitis at pediatric ward: a multicenter study from Northwest Ethiopia. Scientific Reports. 2025 Apr 25;15(1):14417.
  8. Ashagrachew Tewabe, Atlaw Abate, Manaye Tamrie, Abyou Seyfu, Ebrahim Abdela Siraj. Targeted Drug Delivery — From Magic Bullet to Nanomedicine: Principles, Challenges, and Future Perspectives. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2021; 14:1711-1724. https://doi.org/10.2147/jmdh.s313968
  9. Ashagrachew Tewabe Yayehrad, Ebrahim Abdela Siraj, Gebremariam Birhanu Wondie, Atlaw Abate Alemie, Manaye Tamrie Derseh, Abyou Seyfu Ambaye. Could Nanotechnology Help to End the Fight Against COVID-19? Review of Current Findings, Challenges and Future Perspectives. Int J Nanomedicine. 2021; 16:5713-5743. https://doi.org/10.2147/ijn.s327334
  10. Ashagrachew Tewabe Yayehrad; Ebrahim Abdela Siraj; Tesfa Marew; Motlalepula Matsabisa; Gebremariam Birhanu Wondie. 3D Printed Drug Loaded Nanomaterials for Wound Healing Applications. Regenerative Therapy 24 (2023) 361e376. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reth.2023.08.007
  11. Ebrahim Abdela Siraj*, Ashagrachew Tewabe Yayehrad, Zewdu Yilma, Tamyalew Getahun, Mequannent Sharew Melaku, Gizachew Kassahun Bizuneh, Zemene Demelash Kifle, Dawit Kumilachew Yimenu. Post COVID-19 Vaccination Side Effects and Associated Factors Among Vaccinated Clients in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia. SAGE Open Nurs.2023; 9:23779608231172358. https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608231172358 
  12. Ebrahim Abdela Siraj*, Ashagrachew Tewabe Yayehrad, Abebe Tarekegn Kassaw, Dagmawit Kassahun, Eyerus Solomon, Hadra Abdela, Getasew Gizachew, Efrem Awoke. Self-Medication Prevalence and Factors Associated with Knowledge and Attitude Towards Self-Medication Among Undergraduate Health Science Students at GAMBY Medical and Business College, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Patient Prefer Adherence. 2022 Dec 5; 16:3157-3172. https://doi.org/10.2147/ppa.s390058
  13. Ashagrachew Tewabe Yayehrad*, Lule A, Tebabal AT, Esmael M, RisqeyN, Temesgen S, Negash S, Hamid S, Tasew S, Mekonen S, Siraj EA. Concern on Skin Lightening Product Safety: Level of Awareness and Associated Factors among Female Users in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023;16:1753-1761. https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s416460 
  14. Ashagrachew Tewabe Yayehrad*, Siraj EA, Yimenu DK, Ambaye AS, DersehMT, Tamene AA, Yayeh TG.

Multidisciplinary Effort and Integrative Preparedness: A Lesson for the Foreseen Multivariate COVID-19 Pandemic Flare-Up. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2021 Oct 14;14:2905-2921. https://doi.org/10.2147/jmdh.s332049

  1. Ashagrachew Tewabe Yayehrad1, Firdawek Shenqute2, Segenet Zewdie3, Tewodros Ayalew Tessema4, Wendim Ayenew5, Chernet Tafere1, Zenaw Debasu Addisu1, Selamawit Yimer1, Ebrahim Abdela Siraj1. Dispensing practice and Patient Understanding of Dispensed Drugs as Pharmaceutical Care Quality Indicators at a Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia.

Scientific Reports(2025)

  1. Atlaw Abate Alemie1, Ebrahim Abdela Siraj2, Gebremariam Birhanu3,4, Dawit Regasa Soboka5, Ashagrachew Tewabe Yayehrad2. Post-marketing quality evaluation of oxytocin injection and assessment of associated factors among selected health facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Scientific Reports, 2024.
  2. Ayenew W, Tessema TA, Anagaw YK, Siraj EA, Zewdie S, Simegn W, Limenh LW, Tafere C, Ashagrachew Tewabe Yayehrad*. Prevalence and predictors of self-medication with antibiotics in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2024.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-024-01417-1
  3. Chernet Tafere, Bereket Bahiru Tefera, Adane Yehualaw, Desalegn Getnet Demsie, Belayneh Kefale, Kebede Feyisa, Malede Berihun Yismaw, Endalamaw Aschale, Zenaw Debasu, Zewdu Yilma, Zegaye Agmassie, Ebrahim Abdela Siraj, Ashagrachew Tewabe Yayehrad, Sileshi Mulatu 6, Destaw Endeshaw. Community Pharmacists' Knowledge and Attitude Towards Opioid Pain Medication Use in Bahir Dar City, North-West Ethiopia. https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S452350
  4. Tafere C., Demsie DG., Kefale B., Tefera BB., Yehualaw A., Yayehrad AT., Feyisa K., Yismaw MB., Debasu Z., Aschale E., Siraj EA, Bogale K, Kebede B., Yilma Z. Home drug utilization, storage
  5. practice and associated factors among people living in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia. Annals of Medicine & Surgery (2024) 86:773–781, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MS9.0000000000001663
  6. Abyot Terefe Teshome, Ebrahim Abdela Siraj, Beselam Gizachew Astatekie, Litegebew Yitayeh Gelaw, Dagninet Derebe, Haylemariam Adera Bayleyegn, Oumer Abdu Muhie, Ashagrachew Tewabe Yayehrad, Adise Adem Ahmed, Adugna Tasew Tebabal. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Felegehiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2023; 11(4): 100-105 https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jgo.20231104.14
  7. Zemene Demelash Kifle, Dawit Kumilachew Yimenu, Chilot Abiyu Demeke, Asmamaw Emagn Kasahun, Ebrahim Abdela Siraj, Adane Yehualaw Wendalem, Zegaye Agmassie Bazezew, Abebe Basazn Mekuria. Availability of Essential Antidotes and the Role of Community Pharmacists in the Management of Acute Poisoning: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ethiopia. The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing Volume 59: 1–11.DOI: 10.1177/00469580211062449
  8. Dawit Kumilachew Yimenu, Chilot Abiyu Demeke, Asmamaw Emagn Kasahun, Ebrahim Abdela Siraj, Adane Yehualaw Wendalem, Zegaye Agmassie Bazezew, Berhanemeskel Weldegerima Atsbeha and Abebe Basazn Mekuria, Health professional’s exposure, attitude, and acceptance of drug promotion by industry representatives: A cross-sectional study in Ethiopia. Science Progress 2021, Vol. 104(2) 1–25 DOI: 10.1177/00368504211029435
  9. Dawit Kumilachew Yimenu, Chilot Abiyu Demeke, Asmamaw Emagn Kasahun, Ebrahim Abdela Siraj, Adane Yehualaw Wendalem, Zegaye Agmassie Bazezew, and Abebe Basazn Mekuria, Impact of COVID-19 on Pharmaceutical Care Services and the Role of Community Pharmacists: A Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Study in Ethiopia. SAGE Open Nursing Volume 7: 1–9, DOI: 10.1177/23779608211025804
  10. Zewdu Yilma, Tena Mekonnen, Ebrahim Abdela Siraj, Zegaye Agmassie, Adane Yehualaw, Zenaw Debasu, Chernet Tafere, and Misgan Ararsie, Assessment of Prescription Completeness and Drug Use Pattern in Tibebe-Ghion Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. BioMed Research International Volume 2020, Article ID 8842515, 7 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8842515
  11. Dawit Kumilachew Yimenu, Eyerusalem Shello Adelo, Ebrahim Abdela Siraj, Tadael Assaye Kassie, Workineh Woldeselassie Hammeso, Chilot Abiyu Demeke, Yohannes Kelifa Emiru, Health Professionals Oral Health Knowledge and Practice: Unleashing the Hidden Challenges. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare 2020:13
  12. Yohannes Kelifa Emiru, Asnakew Achaw Ayele, Yonas Getaye Tefera, Ebrahim Abdela Siraj, Habtamu Girma, Melaku Lilay, Tinsae Girma, Sewunet Admasu Belachew & Begashaw Melaku Gebresillassie. Commonly dispensed herbal medicinal products and their source of information for practice in community pharmacies in Ethiopia: Promoting evidence-based practice in health-care settings. Traditional & Kampo Medicine Vol. 8 Iss. 1 (2021) 66–74, DOI:10.1002/tkm2.1273
  13. Yohannes Kelifa Emiru, Ebrahim Abdela Siraj, Tekleab Teka Teklehaimanot, and Gedefaw Getnet Amare. Antibacterial Potential of Aloe weloensis (Aloeacea) Leaf Latex against Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria Strains. International Journal of Microbiology Volume 2019, Article ID 5328238, 4 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/5328238

 

 

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Project(s), Role [If any]

Enhancing Traditional Medicine Practices in Bahir Dar and Sebatamit

Kebele through Youth Engagement, Stakeholder Collaboration, and

Sustainable Health Interventions Approaches