Debre Berhan University Hosts Official Recognition and Appreciation Ceremony for National Program Accreditation Forum

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Debre Berhan University (DBU) held an official recognition and appreciation ceremony for the National Program Accreditation Forum, honoring four health science departments that recently received accreditation from the Ethiopian Education and Training Authority (ETA).

 Opening the forum, Asmare Melese (PhD), President of DBU, expressed his profound pleasure and honor in the university community and its stakeholders for the successful accreditation of four undergraduate health science programs: Anesthesia, Midwifery, Comprehensive Nursing, and Medicine. He emphasized that this milestone marks not only an achievement but also a foundation for future progress.

 The President noted that the recognition serves as a stepping stone toward sustained academic excellence, expanded accreditation efforts, and continuous quality improvement across all academic and administrative units. He also extended his sincere appreciation to all stakeholders who contributed to the accreditation process.

 Mr Terefe Belay, Chief Executive officer at Ethiopian Education and Training Authority/ETA/, on his keynote speech said that Debre Berhan University Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus has been committed to accredited all of its programs and this showed  that the real initiation of the management and leadership. He disclosed that accreditation is one of the quality improvement instruments which helps to build trust and reputation of that institution in offering quality education, research and community services.

 The university should be selected by the students with the goal of ensuring that its graduates are well-prepared, possessing strong knowledge, practical skills, and a positive attitude necessary for overall competence. He added that two programs namely Anesthesia and Midwifery fully accredited and the other two programs namely Comprehensive Nursing and Medicine has been received provisionally accreditation and this showed that the campus’s exemplary and unique endeavors of the management, the accreditation committee , staffs and students.

 He also advised accreditation is not only one time task but also a continuous process which needs to be culture in the institution and therefore, great efforts needed in the future.

 Dr. Tewodros Kifleyohannes, Chief Executive Director of DBU’s Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, outlined the accreditation journey, including its challenges and key lessons. He explained that the process began in 2015 E.C. and involved strong collaboration among management, faculty, professional associations, and students. He acknowledged the technical guidance received from ETA and expressed gratitude to all contributors who played a role in the successful outcome.

 Finally, accreditation certificates have been officially awarded by ETA representatives. The Anesthesia and Midwifery programs received accreditation effective for five years, while Comprehensive Nursing and Medicine have been granted three-year provisional accreditation.

The university also presented recognition awards to the campus leadership, accreditation teams, departments, and stakeholders in appreciation of their dedication and contributions.