Debre Berhan University, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus delivers third Round Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Training

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Debre Berhan University, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, delivered the third round systematic review and meta-analysis training in collaboration with African Health Collaborative project at Addis Ababa University as of February 2-6/2026.

This training program engaged a multidisciplinary cohort of health professionals, comprising senior clinicians, public health practitioners, nurses, midwives, medical laboratory scientists, health in formaticians, and other health science researchers.

Leading the session, Dr. Asressie Molla, an experienced trainer, highlighted its practical focus: "This hands-on training equips trainees with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to generate second-generation evidence for evidence-based decision-making."

Dr. Asressie further underscored the exchange program's broader significance: "Such initiatives are vital for experiential learning between higher education institutions as learning entities." He reaffirmed his commitment to continued support, stating, "Mentorship will continue until the systematic review and Meta-Analysis result of the trainees are getting published in reputable journals." The training represents a key step in strengthening research capabilities and fostering institutional collaboration across Ethiopia's higher education institutions.

Lemma Getacher (PhD), Director of the Research Affairs Directorate at Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, stated that this systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in three rounds. The first round was supported by the Amhara Public Health Institute, while the second and third rounds were supported by the Africa Health Collaboration Project.

Across all training rounds, more than 140 participants attended, and the initiative is highly significant for the University, as it enhances institutional reputation and strengthens research capacity and experience among staff.

Awlachew Tadesse, Debre Berhan University Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus project office coordinator at African Health Collaborative at Addis Ababa University, told that the purpose of the training is to capacitate health professionals in advanced research arena. The project lasts for 6 years and it will focus on health entrepreneurship development for students, health employments for health professionals and improving health ecosystem.

The African Health Collaborative at Addis Ababa University (AAU) is an initiative that brings together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to strengthen health systems and improve public health outcomes across Africa.