Mengistu Hagazi Tequare is a prominent Ethiopian health systems researcher and academic based at Mekelle University in the College of Health Sciences. His work focuses primarily on strengthening health systems, improving healthcare quality, and understanding health system resilience, particularly within Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
Academic Profile & Education
Affiliation: He is a faculty member and researcher at Mekelle University.
Education: His academic background includes degrees from several institutions:
- McGill University: Master’s degree.
- Addis Ababa University: Master’s in Public Health (2012–2014).
- University of Gondar: College of Medicine and Health Sciences.
- Mekelle University: Higher Diploma in Teaching.
Research & Key Contributions
Mengistu Hagazi has authored numerous peer-reviewed studies focused on public health and emergency response. Key areas of his research include:
- Implementation Science: He works on integrating clinical guidelines into practice, such as improving pain management protocols in hospital settings.
2. Health System Resilience: He has led and participated in studies for the ReBUILD for Resilience consortium, exploring how Tigray’s health system recovered and adapted following the recent conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. Clinical Research: His published work covers diverse medical topics, such as the effect of conflict on HIV services, ambulance service utilization among pregnant women, and the incidence of nosocomial sepsis in intensive care units.