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Eritrean Public Health Association Members Shine at International Conference on Eritrean Studies 2025





Members of the Eritrean Public Health Association (ERIPHA) made significant contributions to the recent International Conference on Eritrean Studies (ICES 2025), held on January 4-6, 2025, at Hotel Asmara Palace under the theme "International and Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Development."

 

The conference, attended by numerous scholars, researchers, academicians, and government officials, featured 152 research presentations, providing a valuable platform for international visibility of Eritrean research. Five members of ERIPHA presented their research findings on critical public health issues.

 

 

  • Dr. Zerabruk Tesfamariam President of ERIPHA, presented "Water Pollution with Heavy Metals and Human Health Risk Assessment," a part of his PhD thesis, under the theme "Emerging Threats to Health." The research analyzed heavy metal concentrations in water and sediment samples from Asmara's reservoirs. While findings indicated levels below WHO recommended values, Dr. Zerabruk emphasized the importance of continuous monitoring due to the potential risk of pollution from future developments.
  • Mr. Filmon Ghebryesus presented "Determinants of Modern Contraceptive (mCP) Use among Married Rural Women in 21 African Countries: Multilevel Modeling using recent Demographic and Health Surveys" under the theme "Maternal Mortality Reduction Strategies." The study revealed that only 34.6% of married rural women utilized modern contraceptives, highlighting the influence of factors like economic status, maternal education, and community decision-making. Mr. Filmon emphasized the need for further research and increased government efforts to improve contraceptive access for marginalized populations.
  • Mr. Henos Kiflom, also under the theme "Maternal Mortality Reduction Strategies," presented "Using the WHO Individual (NMCR) Cycle to Improve Emergency Obstetric Care and Maternal Outcome in Keren Hospital." Mr. Henos highlighted the successful implementation of the NMCR cycle in improving obstetric care quality and reducing severe maternal outcomes. He recommended its adoption by the WHO-AFRO region and wider implementation within Eritrean obstetric hospitals.
  • Ms. Feven Beletse, presented "Diarrhea Among Under 5 Children and Its Associates in 25 African Countries: Multilevel Analysis of Recent DHS Studies" under the theme "Social Determinants of Health." The study found a pooled diarrhea prevalence of 14.6%, emphasizing the impact of factors like economic status, maternal age, and inadequate sanitation and hygiene. Ms. Feven stressed the need for further research and increased investment in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs to combat this critical public health issue.
  • Mr. Abraham Haile, presented "Double Burden of Malnutrition: A Novel Challenge and an Opportunity to Handle Nutritional Problem in East Africa" under the theme "Social Determinants of Health." The study identified factors associated with the double burden of malnutrition, including wealth, sanitation, marital status, and contraceptive use. Mr. Haile emphasized the need for comprehensive interventions addressing all forms of malnutrition at all levels.



The Eritrean Public Health Association commends all five members for their valuable contributions to the conference.



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