Aschalew Abayneh Workineh

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Aschalew Abayneh Workineh is a passionate public health leader with over 17 years of experience in public health, emergency management, and health systems strengthening. He is currently a Senior Scientific Writer and Editor at the World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia Country Office, where he also leads the Emergency Management Support Pillar and manages the Ethio-Pandemic Multi-Sectoral Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (EPPR) Project.

Throughout his career, Aschalew has been instrumental in guiding public health responses to complex emergencies, including pandemics, epidemics, and natural disasters. His expertise in collaborating with governments, international NGOs, and UN agencies has made him a strategic leader in implementing One Health principles and promoting sustainable health initiatives. His leadership in projects like the Comprehensive Documentation and Review of COVID-19 Response in Ethiopia has bolstered health system resilience and emergency response capabilities on a national and global scale.

Aschalew is also a strong advocate for education, training, and community engagement, fostering public-private partnerships to build a sustainable health future. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Health at Maastricht University, Netherlands, and holds an MPH in Health Service Management from the University of Gondar, Ethiopia.

Prior to his current roles, Aschalew served as Senior Adviser to the Minister and Chief of Staff to the State Minister at the Ministry of Health, Ethiopia, from 2014 to 2020. He was later appointed by the Prime Minister as Deputy Director General of the Ethiopian Public Health Institute and National Incident Manager for COVID-19 preparedness and response from 2020 to 2023, where he played a critical role in managing Ethiopia’s pandemic response.

Aschalew’s strategic vision, commitment, and dedication to improving health outcomes have made him a respected and influential figure in global public health.

First NameAschalew
Middle NameAbayneh
Last NameWorkineh
GenderMale
NationalityEthiopia

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Year of Graduation2014
Field of StudyMPH in Health Service Management
ProgramsMasters Degree
Admission ClassificationRegular
CollegeCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences
DepartmentPublic Health

Employment Information

Job TitlePandemic Fund Project Manager
Name of Current EmployerWorld health Organization(WHO)
Type EmployerPrivate
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