Kora Tushune Godana
Kora Tushune Godana | |
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| Born | August 15, 1969 Adola (formerly Kibremengist), Guji Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia |
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Alma mater | Ghent University, Belgium |
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Kora Tushune Godana (born August 15, 1969) is an Ethiopian academic, researcher, and administrator known for his contributions to health policy, planning, and financing. Currently, he is serving as vice president for Business and Development at Jimma University.[1][2][3]
Early life and education[edit]
Godana was born in Adola, Ethiopia, he pursued his undergraduate studies in management at Addis Ababa University from 1983 to 1987, earning a Bachelor of Arts in management. He obtained a Master of Science in Health Policy, Planning, and Financing at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, England, during the academic year 1996–1997. He enrolled in a Ph.D. in Health Policy at Ghent University, Belgium, where he is currently a Ph.D. candidate.
Career[edit]
He started his career as an Assistant Lecturer in 1990. He has been involved in various research grants and development projects, notably as the coordinator of the NASCERE project at the Jimma University.[4] He has served as an Advisor for the World Health Organization, where he evaluated sustainability projects and contributed to a multi-country study on incentives for community health workers.
In October 2023, he was appointed as the state Minister of Education by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.[5][6]
Publications[edit]
| Serial No. | Name | Year | Type | Ref |
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| 1 | "Barriers and facilitators of maternal health care services use among pastoralist women in Ethiopia: Systems thinking perspective" | 2022 | Article | [7] |
| 2 | "Entomological and Anthropological Factors Contributing to Persistent Malaria Transmission in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Cameroon" | 2021 | Article | [8] |
| 3 | "Economic evaluation of Health Extension Program packages in Ethiopia" | 2021 | Article | [9] |
| 4 | "Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Use, Perceptions, and Barriers among Young People in Southwest Oromia, Ethiopia" | 2018 | Article | [10] |
| 5 | "Mapping insecticide resistance and characterization of resistance mechanisms in Anopheles arabiensis in Ethiopia" | 2017 | Article | |
| 6 | "Predictors of self-reported health status of a population in Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia" | 2016 | Conference Paper | [11] |
| 7 | "Health Insurance Schemes of Ethiopia: An Overview" | 2012 | Conference Paper | |
| 8 | "Cost Effectiveness Analysis of PMTCT Service Delivery Modalities in Addis Ababa (Using Decision Models)" | 2011 | Book | [12] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Kora Tushune". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "FALL 2019 AFRICA AT NOON EVENTS". African Studies Program. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ Index, AD Scientific. "Kora Tushune - AD Scientific Index 2024". www.adscientificindex.com. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "NASCERE SIP Annual Review Meeting Workshop Held at Jimma University. – Home". Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "China-Ethiopia Ties strengthened in the year 2023". News Ghana. January 1, 2024.
- ^ "Roundup: Confucius Institute wins acclaim for cementing China-Ethiopia ties-Xinhua". english.news.cn. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ Jebena, Mulusew G.; Tesfaye, Million; Abashula, Gudina; Balina, Sena; Jackson, Ruth; Assefa, Yibeltal; Kifle, Yibeltal; Tesfaye, Chala; Yilma, Melaku; Hiruy, Abiy; Teklu, Alula; Bahru, Bezawit Adugna; Assefa, Esubalew; Demissie, Mekdes; Mitike, Getnet (2022). "Barriers and facilitators of maternal health care services use among pastoralist women in Ethiopia: Systems thinking perspective". Pastoralism. 12 (1): 27. Bibcode:2022Pasto..12...27J. doi:10.1186/s13570-022-00236-6. ISSN 2041-7136.
- ^ Bamou, Roland; Rono, Martin; Degefa, Teshome; Midega, Janet; Mbogo, Charles; Ingosi, Prophet; Kamau, Alice; Ambelu, Argaw; Birhanu, Zewdie; Tushune, Kora; Kopya, Edmond; Awono-Ambene, Parfait; Tchuinkam, Timoléon; Njiokou, Flobert; Yewhalaw, Delenasaw (2021-04-27). "Entomological and Anthropological Factors Contributing to Persistent Malaria Transmission in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Cameroon". The Journal of Infectious Diseases. 223 (12 Suppl 2): S155–S170. doi:10.1093/infdis/jiaa774. ISSN 1537-6613. PMC 8079137. PMID 33906217.
- ^ Assebe, Lelisa Fekadu; Belete, Wondesen Nigatu; Alemayehu, Senait; Asfaw, Elias; Godana, Kora Tushune; Alemayehu, Yibeltal Kiflie; Teklu, Alula M.; Yigezu, Amanuel (2021). "Economic evaluation of Health Extension Program packages in Ethiopia". PLOS ONE. 16 (2): e0246207. Bibcode:2021PLoSO..1646207A. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0246207. ISSN 1932-6203. PMC 7853458. PMID 33529225.
- ^ ""Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Use, Perceptions, and Barriers among Young People in Southwest Oromia, Ethiopia"". ResearchGate.
- ^ "Predictors of self-reported health status of a population in Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia". ResearchGate.
- ^ "Cost Effectiveness Analysis of PMTCT Service Delivery Modalities in Addis Ababa (Using Decision Models)". SSRN 2180719.