Dr. Esmael Habtamu is a public eye health academic and clinical trialist with research interests in trachoma elimination, primary eye care, and health systems strengthening in low-income settings. He is an assistant professor at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), UK; co-founder and executive director of Eyu-Ethiopia, a national non-governmental organization engaged in eye health research, training, and service delivery; and an adjunct assistant professor at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia.

Passport: EP8750345 Date of birth: 04/10/1987 Place of birth: Woin Wuha, Ethiopia Nationality: Ethiopian Gender: Male Phone number: (+251) 913448284 (Mobile) Email address: bekalu23@gmail.com Website: https://www.bdu.edu.et/ LinkedIn: https://et.linkedin.com/in/bekalu-wubshet-1a387899 WhatsApp Messenger: +251 91 344 8284 Address: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, Sebatamit, 79, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia (Work)

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A hardworking professional with more than 45 years of experience in teaching, research, and leadership. A full professor of public health and emeritus professor at the University of Gondar, currently serving as an advisor to the University of Gondar-Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (UOG-MCFSP). 

Dr. Abate Getahun Ayele is a distinguished academic and leader, born in South Wollo, Ethiopia. With a strong educational foundation and a passion for learning, Abate has built a remarkable career that spans academia, leadership, and public service.

Bizuayehu Gashaw Andualem is a highly accomplished healthcare professional with a proven track record of leadership and management in various roles. With a strong passion for improving healthcare outcomes, he has dedicated his career to driving positive change and delivering high-quality services to communities in need. His commitment to improving healthcare outcomes and his ability to drive positive change make him a valuable asset to any organization. Bizuayehu's academic background is rooted in biomedical science, with a bachelor's degree from Jimma University, Ethiopia.

Dr. Nebiyu Shitaye is an assistant professor of surgery and a dedicated consultant general and pediatric surgeon based in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

A graduate of Jimma University, Dr. Nebiyu completed his specialty training in general surgery at Addis Ababa University, followed by a subspecialty in pediatric surgery at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health in Bangalore, India.

Professor Admasu Tsegaye Agidew is a renowned expert in crop ecology and resource conservation, currently serving as a professor at the Centre for Environment and Development Studies, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. As founder and senior advisor of HaRu Centre for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, he drives innovation and leadership in sustainable agriculture, food security, and natural resources.