COE Contact – Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Balkachew Nigatu

PI and Director, Center of Excellence in RH
Email: balkewnega@gmail.com

Recent Research Activities

International virtual confidential reviews of infection-related maternal deaths and near-miss in 11 low- and middle-income countries – case report series and suggested actions

Obiageli Okafor, Nathalie Roos, Abdulfetah Abdulkadir Abdosh, Olubukola Adesina, Zaynab Alaoui, William Arriaga Romero, Bouchra Assarag, Olufemi Aworinde, Luc de...

Availability of facility resources and services and infection related maternal outcomes in the WHO Global Maternal

Vanessa Brizuela, Cristina Cuesta, Gino Bartolelli, Abdulfetah Abdulkadir Abdosh, Sabina Abou Malham, Bouchra Assarag, Rigoberto Castro Banegas, Virginia Díaz, Faysal...

The Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Programs and perspectives on adaptive ways of training in Ethiopia

Wondimu Gudu, Mekitie Wondafrash, Delayehu Bekele, Balkachew Nigatu, Malede Birrara, Mekdes Daba Feyessa Abstract Background: The impact of Covid-19 on healthcare system and trainings has...

We Asked the Experts: The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations for Content and Implementation Adaptations

Nikhil Panda, James C. Etheridge, Takshveer Singh, Yves Sonnay, George Molina, Barbara K. Burian, Nina Capo-Chichi, Christy E. Cauley, David...