Publications and Knowledge Management Officer | IRC Ethiopia
Tsegaye Yeshiwas Hailu has been working as a journalist in the Ethiopia media climate for over a decade. Throughout his career, he has reported for radio, TV, and newspapers, starting as a novice and working his way up to senior roles. He has also covered the topic of WASH in his reporting. In December 2019, he joined IRC as a publications and knowledge management officer. In this position, Tsegaye oversees the publication process and leads organizational branding while facilitating knowledge management. He holds a BA in journalism and communications, as well as an MA in media and communication.
A comprehensive package of WASH interventions is needed that is tailored to address the local exposure landscape and enteric disease burden. Read more...
Global Handwashing Day in Addis Ababa was celebrated at a local primary school in the attendance of many dignitaries. Read more...
While selection of water treatment technologies that meet minimum WHO efficacy recommendations for comprehensive protection against waterborne... Read more...
A lack of sanitation access in the community is a significant risk factor for anaemia and child growth stunting, but not for incidence of diarrhoea... Read more...
Increasing latrine coverage does not by itself reduce exposure to faecal pathogens and prevent disease. Read more...
This article estimates the burden of diarrhoeal diseases from exposure to inadequate water, sanitation and hand hygiene in low- and middle-income... Read more...
Stool disposal practices have been shown to be associated with childhood diarrhoea. However, efforts to promote improved hygiene behaviour are... Read more...
A "non-blind" randomized hand washing intervention study was conducted in a low socioeconomic community in Rangoon to determine if hand... Read more...