Hakim Workneh and Melaku Beyan Society Award Professor Demissie Habte for his exemplary contribution.

Professor Demissie Habte, the first Ethiopian pediatrician, former president of Ethiopian Medical Association has been awarded the Hakim Workneh and Melaku Beyan Society Award for his exemplary contribution in the field of medical practice and education in Ethiopia.

Professor Demissie has dedicated his career to the care of children, and has made significant contributions to the development of pediatrics in Ethiopia. He is one of the founding members of the Medical Science Faculty at Addis Ababa University, and has served as a professor of pediatrics at the university for over 40 years.

Professor Demissie is also a renowned researcher in international peer-reviewed journals. His research has focused on a range of pediatric health issues, including malnutrition, infectious diseases, and developmental disorders.

In addition to his clinical and research work, Professor Demissie has served on a number of national and international committees on child health, and has worked to improve the quality of care for children in Ethiopia.

The Hakim Workneh and Melaku Beyan Society Award is a prestigious award that honors outstanding clinicians and medical educators for the exemplary contribution in the field of medical practice and education in Ethiopia. Professor Demissie Habte is a deserving recipient of this award, and his work has had a profound impact on the lives of children in Ethiopia.

EMA would like to extend its congratulations on behalf of our members for his achievement.