Overview

• The Department of Reproductive and Family Health at Wallaga University began in 2016 E.C as a Department within the Institute of Health Sciences, under the School of Public Health.
• The Department of Reproductive and Family Health is one of the core academic units within the Institute of Health Sciences at Wallaga University. The Department was established to advance education, research, and community service in key areas of reproductive, maternal, new-born, child, and adolescent health. Since its establishment, the Department has played a central role in training competent public health professionals equipped with the knowledge and skills to address Ethiopia’s priority health challenges.
• The Department offers high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge, practical field experience, and research competency. Through its academic programs, the department prepares students to become leaders in reproductive health, family planning, safe motherhood, fertility and infertility care, adolescent health, gender and sexuality studies, and public health research.
• Research is a major pillar of the department’s activities. Staff and students actively engage in research addressing maternal mortality, family planning uptake, adolescent reproductive health issues, gender-based violence, and other public health concerns relevant to the region and the country.
• In addition to teaching and research, the Department of Reproductive and Family Health provides outreach services and community engagement. Through fieldwork programs, health education campaigns, and partnerships with local health institutions, the department contributes to improving reproductive and family health outcomes in surrounding communities.
• Overall, the department remains committed to producing well-trained professionals, generating impactful research, and supporting community health initiatives in alignment with Wallaga University’s mission to advance education, health, and development.

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The department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is a cornerstone of the School of Public Health, dedicated to advancing public health through rigorous scientific inquiry and education. Our department builds upon a strong legacy, having established in 2014 as the Master of Public Health (MPH) program in Epidemiology within the Department of Public Health. To date, we have graduated over 100 MPH specialists in Epidemiology.

In a strategic enhancement, the program has been elevated to form the new department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The synergistic integration of these two disciplines provides a powerful, complementary foundation for public health research and practice, offering students an unparalleled, integrated educational experience.

This department has three missions: conduct innovative research, address pressing public health challenges, and teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Our distinguished department staff’s members are mentoring the next generation of public health leaders and researchers. This is evidenced by the success of our graduates, who have attained influential positions in governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Currently, the department continues to admit MPH students in Epidemiology through different modalities and currently supporting a cohort of approximately eight students. Beyond training knowledgeable and committed professionals, the department actively fulfills its duties to local, regional, and national communities, translating research into impactful public health action.

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