Hiluf Ebuy is an Ethiopian epidemiologist and researcher primarily focused on maternal and child health, as well as the impact of conflict on healthcare systems. He is currently a PhD candidate in Epidemiology at the University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health.
Academic and Professional Background
Recognition: In November 2025, he received the Epidemiology Section Student Abstract Award at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting.
Affiliations: He is affiliated with Mekelle University in Tigray, Ethiopia, specifically with the College of Health Sciences and the Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement unit.
Education: He previously served as a faculty member at Mekelle University before pursuing his doctoral studies in the United States.
Research Focus
Abraha has authored numerous peer-reviewed studies on public health challenges in Northern Ethiopia. His work often investigates:
- Maternal Health: Researching causes of death among women of reproductive age and pregnancy-related complications like eclampsia and acute kidney injury.
- Conflict & Health: Documenting the impact of the war in Tigray on health service utilization and dialysis services.
- Infectious Disease: Analyzing clinical features and adverse vaccine events related to COVID-19.

