Tamene Berhanu | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tamene Berhanu | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Wolaita sodo university Ethiopia

Tamene Berhanu Alaho is a dedicated Ethiopian mental health specialist with over a decade of hands-on experience in psychiatric care and psychosocial support. Based in Wolaita Sodo, South Ethiopia, he currently works at Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (WSUCSH), where he combines clinical practice with student training. Tamene is passionate about holistic mental healthcare, particularly in community-based and crisis settings.

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🎓 Education

Tamene began his academic journey at Abela Shoyn Primary School (1993–1998 E.C.), then advanced to Humbo Tebela Preparatory and Secondary School (1999–2005 E.C.). He earned his undergraduate degree from Mettu University (2006–2009 E.C.). Driven by his passion for mental health, he pursued his postgraduate studies at Jimma University (2013–2015 E.C.), earning an MSc in Integrated Clinical and Community Mental Health.

💼 Experience

Tamene started his career in September 2010 E.C. at Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital and AKHC in Addis Ababa, serving as a junior psychiatric professional. From November 2011 to 2013 F.C., he worked at WSUTRH, where he led the psychiatry unit, managing treatments and coordinating patient care. He was a mental health focal person in Wolaita Zone during the COVID-19 crisis, helping patients cope with mental health emergencies. From December 2013 to April 2015 E.C., while studying at Jimma University, he simultaneously provided psychiatric services. Since April 2015 E.C., Tamene has been serving as a mental health specialist at WSUCSH, managing psychiatric cases and training medical students.

🔬 Research Interests

Tamene’s interests include integrated psychiatric care, community mental health, crisis response, and substance use disorder treatment. He focuses on enhancing mental health service accessibility in underserved communities and implementing culturally sensitive psychosocial interventions.

🏆 Awards & Training

Tamene received training in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPS) in June 2012 E.C. at Hawassa University, strengthening his capacity to respond to psychological needs during crises. He has been recognized within his institutions for his dedicated service, especially during COVID-19-related mental health challenges.

📚 Publications Top Notes: 

Tamene Berhanu Alaho has made scholarly contributions to mental health research. Notably:

“Magnitude of depression and associated factors among patients with tuberculosis attending public health institutions in southern Ethiopia”
📅 Published in 2021 in PLOS ONE
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🔍 Cited by 13 articles

Zainab El Arbi | Medicine and Health Sciences | Women Researcher Award

Mrs. Zainab El Arbi | Medicine and Health Sciences | Women Researcher Award

enseignante ISSEP-KS (Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Saïd) Tunisia

Zaineb El Arbi is a dedicated educator and researcher at the Higher Institute of Physical Activity and Sport, Ksar Said, Tunisia, with a strong commitment to child motor development and adapted physical education. Beginning her career as a swimming coach and a teacher for deaf children, she has spent over a decade observing and addressing motor and behavioral challenges in young children. Her passion lies in shaping inclusive and intervention-based physical activity programs for preschoolers, especially those with special needs like deafness and autism.

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🎓 Education

Zaineb’s academic journey is rooted in the Sciences and Technics of Physical Activities and Sport, where she developed expertise in early childhood motor development and adaptive physical education. Her research is also deeply connected to her ongoing thesis, emphasizing practical, community-driven solutions for children’s physical well-being in Tunisia.

💼 Experience

Zaineb started her career as a swimming coach and an adapted physical education teacher at a special school for deaf children. Over the years, her hands-on work with children displaying motor and behavioral difficulties inspired her research into early intervention. Currently, she serves as a teacher and researcher at her institution, combining practical experience with scientific inquiry to support inclusive education in early childhood.

🔬 Research Interests

Zaineb’s primary research interests include motor development, motor impairments, and disabilities in preschoolers. Her work focuses on early detection and intervention strategies for Tunisian children, particularly those facing developmental challenges due to deafness or autism. She collaborates with specialized labs like Pearson Laboratory, using tools like the MABC-2 battery to assess motor competence in young children.

🏆 Awards

Zaineb is applying for the Prix de la femme chercheuse (Women Researcher Award) in recognition of her impactful work in child motor development. Her mission to improve early childhood education and public health through physical activity programs stands as a meaningful contribution to Tunisian society.

📚 Publications Top Notes: 

Zaineb recently published an article in the SpringerNature journal, Sport Sciences for Health, titled:
“Assessment of motor competence in Tunisian preschoolers using MABC-2 battery”
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📰 Journal: Sport Sciences for Health
🔗 Cited by: ResearchGate Article