Molla Kebede | Public health | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Molla Kebede | Public health | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Molla Kebede | Public health – Doctrial researcher at University of international business and economices, China

Molla Melkamu Kebede is a seasoned public administration expert with nearly two decades of progressive experience in regional governance and public service leadership in Ethiopia. With a career that spans high-impact roles in both Zone and City Administration, Molla has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the development and implementation of political, economic, and social programs that directly benefit communities. He currently serves as the Regional Political Affairs Head for the Amhara Regional State, leveraging his vast expertise in governance to steer policy implementation, monitor administrative efficiency, and ensure responsiveness to political dynamics. Molla is known for his integrity, proactive leadership, and strategic decision-making, earning the respect of peers and subordinates alike.

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Education

Molla’s academic background is rooted in Public Administration and Business Administration, equipping him with the theoretical and practical knowledge essential for managing complex administrative systems. He completed his Bachelor’s degree from Bahir Dar University, specializing in Disaster Risk Management and Sustainable Development in 2010, followed by an Executive Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in 2017. His academic journey underscores a commitment to continuous learning and equipping himself with contemporary tools for effective public management and regional development strategies.

Experience

Molla’s extensive public sector experience began in 2004, where he served as the Zone Finance and Economy Head for nearly four years. His effective financial stewardship led to his appointment as the Zone Political Affairs Head from 2008 to 2013, and later as the Zone Main Administrator until 2017. Transitioning into city governance, Molla held the position of Gondar City Mayor from 2017 to 2021, where he was instrumental in implementing urban reform policies and civic engagement programs. Since 2021, he has been serving at the regional level, heading Political Affairs for the Amhara Regional State. Throughout his roles, he has cultivated strong governance practices, improved stakeholder communication, and demonstrated an unwavering dedication to regional stability and development.

Research Interest

Molla’s research interests lie at the intersection of public administration, disaster risk management, governance innovation, and sustainable development. He is particularly focused on how policy-making and political frameworks can be structured to respond effectively to crises and long-term socio-economic goals. His academic and practical background inspires inquiries into administrative efficiency, leadership behavior, and participatory governance.

Awards

While formal awards are not explicitly listed in his CV, Molla’s professional trajectory and continued elevation to increasingly responsible positions reflect internal recognition for his leadership, decision-making, and administrative acumen. His career advancements and continued service at both zone and regional levels serve as a testament to his outstanding contributions in public service.

Publications 📚

  • 📘 Exploring the Impact of Social Exchange Factors on Organizational Commitment: A Study of Development Bank of Ethiopian Amhara Region Branches
    KM Melkamu
    Journal of Management and Strategy, Vol. 14(2), pp. 12–39, 2023
    Cited by: 4 articles
  • 🏥 Exploring Factors Influencing Family’s Enrollment in Community-Based Health Insurance in the City of Gondar Peri-Urban Community, Northwest Ethiopia: A Health Belief Model Approach
    MM Kebede
    Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, pp. 603–622, 2024
    Cited by: 2 articles
  • 🧑‍💼 The Effect of Managerial Skills on Internal Service Quality: A Study of City Administrations in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, Based on Katz’s Managerial Skills Model
    KM Melkamu
    International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 18(5), p. 187, 2023
    Cited by: 1 article
  • 🌍 Revealing the Barriers and Enablers of Retention in Community‐Based Health Insurance: A Dual Approach Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling and Multinomial Logistic Regression
    KM Melkamu, X Mengmeng
    World Medical & Health Policy, 2025
    Cited by: Not yet listed
  • 🏘️ Exploring Factors Influencing Family’s Membership in Community-Based Health Insurance in the City of Gondar Peri-Urban Area, Northwest Ethiopia: A Health Belief Model Approach
    KM Melkamu
    Unpublished/Preprint or Duplicate Entry, 2024
    Cited by: Not specified
  • ☀️ Assessment of Practice and Factors Affecting Sunlight Exposure of Infants Among Mothers in Duna Woreda, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
    K Melkamu
    Unspecified Journal, Year Not Listed
    Cited by: Not specified

Conclusion

Molla Melkamu Kebede exemplifies excellence in public administration, blending academic insight with practical experience to create meaningful change across local and regional government structures. His career is marked by integrity, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to sustainable development and effective governance. Molla’s scholarly contributions further enrich the field by providing critical analyses of governance challenges and proposing frameworks for improvement. As a leader, academic, and practitioner, Molla stands out as a highly deserving nominee for an award recognizing distinguished service in public administration and regional governance.

RITA REGO | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. RITA REGO | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. RITA REGO |Public Health -Full Professor at FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF BAHIA , Brazil

Rita de Cássia Franco Rêgo is a distinguished Brazilian public health expert, specializing in epidemiology and environmental health. A professor at the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), she has significantly impacted public health, especially in the realms of environmental epidemiology and occupational health. With decades of experience in both research and public health management, Rita has earned international recognition for her contributions. Her research focuses on health, environment, and sustainability in vulnerable communities, particularly in the contexts of sanitation, child health, and the effects of environmental exposure on human health. She has taught numerous graduate courses, mentored many students, and continues to engage in significant research and consulting work.

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Education

Rita de Cássia Franco Rêgo graduated in Medicine from UFBA in 1987. She pursued a Master’s in Collective Health (1996) and a Ph.D. in Public Health/Epidemiology (2002), both from UFBA. Additionally, she completed a postdoctoral program in Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina (2015-2016). Her academic pursuits laid the foundation for her robust career in environmental epidemiology, public health, and health management.

Professional Experience

Professor Rêgo has an extensive career at UFBA, where she has held various academic roles, including a permanent professor of graduate programs in health, environment, and work. From 2004 to 2021, she was a full-time professor and coordinated multiple health programs. She also served as a Municipal Health Department chief in Lauro de Freitas, Bahia, and was involved in numerous research and development projects, particularly those related to health impacts of environmental and occupational exposures.

Research Interests

Rita de Cássia Franco Rêgo’s research primarily focuses on environmental epidemiology, the effects of environmental and occupational exposures on public health, child health, and sanitation. She has worked extensively on understanding health risks from climate change, assessing interventions, and promoting sustainability. Her work also emphasizes community-based participatory research and epidemiological methods to analyze health and environmental risks in vulnerable communities. She leads a research group focusing on health, environment, labor, and sustainability in marginalized communities.

Awards and Recognitions

Rita de Cássia Franco Rêgo has received multiple prestigious awards, including the 2nd Women Leaders in Global Health Conference Scholarship (2018), and the Jessé Acciolly Award for the best monograph by her student in 2017. In 2004, she earned first place from the Pan American Health Organization for her doctoral thesis on environmental sanitation and health. She was also nominated for The Lancet Paper of the Year (2008). Additionally, her contributions to public health research were acknowledged with the FRED L. Soper Award for Excellence in Health Literature in 2008.

Publications

Socio-occupational conditions and health of fishers exposed to the oil disaster-crime in Pernambuco, Brazil

Authors: Gonçalves, J.E., Leite, A.C.V.M., Lima, V.M.C., Dos Santos, M.O.S., Gurgel, I.G.D.

Citations: 0

Year: 2024

Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Self-Reported Pain in Artisanal Fishermen from a Traditional Community in Todos-os-Santos Bay, Bahia, Brazil

Authors: Müller, J.S., da Silva, E.M., Rego, R.F.

Citations: 6

Year: 2022

Assessing the implementation of the Surveillance and Health Care Protocol of former workers and the population exposed to lead, cadmium, copper and zinc in Santo Amaro, Bahia, Brazil

Authors: Machado, L.O.R., Rego, R.F., Silva, G.A., Müller, J.S., Falcão, I.R.

Citations: 1

Year: 2020

Erratum: The crude oil spill on the Brazilian coast in 2019: The question of public health emergency

Authors: Pena, P.G.L., Northcross, A.L., Lima, M.A.G., Rêgo, R.C.F.

Citations: 10

Year: 2020

Factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders in artisanal fisherwomen/shellfish gatherers in Saubara, Bahia, Brazil

Authors: Falcão, I.R., Rêgo, R.C.F., Couto, M.C.B.M., Viana, W.D.S., Lima, V.M.C.

Citations: 5

Year: 2019

Prevalence and work-related factors associated with lower back musculoskeletal disorders in female shellfish gatherers in Saubara, Bahia-Brazil

Authors: Couto, M.C.B.M., Falcão, I.R., Müller, J.D.S., Woods, C.G., Rego, R.F.

Citations: 15

Year: 2019

Artisanal fisherwomen/shellfish gatherers: Analyzing the impact of upper limb functioning and disability on health-related quality of life

Authors: Müller, J.S., Falcão, I.R., Couto, M.C.B.M., Woods, C.G., Rêgo, R.C.F.

Citations: 3

Year: 2017

Health-related quality of life among artisanal fisherwomen/shellfish gatherers: Lower than the general population

Authors: Dos Santos Müller, J., Falcão, I.R., Couto, M.C.B.M., Woods, C.G., Rêgo, R.F.

Citations: 15

Year: 2016

Prevalence of neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in artisan fisherwomen/shellfish gatherers in Saubara, Bahia, Brazil

Authors: Falcão, Falcão, L.R., Couto, M.C.B.M., Lima, V.M.C., Viana, W.S., Rêgo, R.C.F.

Citations: 13

Year: 2015

Factors associated with providing social security benefits for traumatic brain injury resulting from occupational accidents

Authors: de Miranda, D.B., Rego, R.F., Viola, D.N., Lima, V.M.C., Teixeira, E.B.

Citations: 1

Year: 2014

Conclusion

Given Rita de Cássia Franco Rêgo’s influential contributions to public health and environmental epidemiology, her role in advancing health interventions, and her dedication to teaching and mentoring, she stands out as an ideal candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” Her research is not only academically rigorous but also socially impactful, addressing urgent global challenges such as environmental hazards, climate change, and public health disparities. Therefore, she is more than deserving of such recognition