Non-Communicable Diseases Research Division (NCDRD)

Mr.Daniel Abera

Daniel currently serves as the Head of the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Division at EPHI, where he applies his expertise to shape public health stra [...]

About

To conduct high-quality research on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with a focus on lifestyle, environmental, genetic, and health care delivery system factors. The division aims to inform policy, strengthen healthcare delivery, and promote effective prevention and control strategies for NCDs in Ethiopia.

Objectives:

To conduct research on national NCD priorities, generating scientific evidence to strengthen and support national NCD prevention strategies
To conduct risk factor analysis by investigating lifestyle and environmental factors contributing to chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
To conduct population health studies by evaluating the burden of chronic diseases across different demographics and geographic regions.
Conducting research on respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and others.
Conducting research on cardiovascular, hormonal and metabolic disorders including goiter and thyroid cancer
Conduct research on mental health, injuries and psychosocial disability
Evaluating the efficacy, effectiveness and safety (the likelihoods of adverse effects) of drugs used for the treatment of NCD
Research and evaluate the cost effectiveness of intervention strategies for NCDs
Conduct research on improving the conditions of the patient and management and rehabilitation centers, as well as treatment options to NCDs
Conduct longitudinal studies by tracking health outcomes over time to understand the progression of chronic diseases and associated risk factors.
Conduct research during public health emergency and after, and provide technical support on prevention and preparedness of public health emergency.

Ongoing Projects

Nutrition and Environmental Health Research Directorate Ongoing Projects

work and publication

1. Irregular meal and migraine headache: a scoping review https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-025-01048-8
2. Cognitive Factors as Determinants of Typhoon Preparedness among Public High School Students in the Philippines. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2021;31 (4):817. https://doi.org/10.4314/ejhs.v31i4.16
3. Social support as determinants of disaster preparedness. Ethiopian Journal of Public Health and Nutrition. Volume 04, Issue 02, 2021, 89-94. https://ejphn.ephi.gov.et/index.php/ejphn/article/view/220
4. Attitude as Determinant of Disaster Preparedness. Ethiopian Journal of Public Health and Nutrition. Volume 03, Issue 02, 2019, 129-134. https://ejphn.ephi.gov.et/index.php/ejphn/article/view/127
5. Cognitive, Attitude, and Social Support as Determinants of Disaster Preparedness: Basis for a Risk Management Program, National Academy of Science and Technology, Volume 38, Issue No. 1 Page number: 217, Theme: “Looking Back and Looking Forward” (July 2016).
6. The Effect of Chewing Chat During Pregnancy on Perinatal Outcome: Review. Environmental Sciences and Ecology: Current Research (ESECR), Volume 6, Issue 1, March 10, 2025. https://doi: 10.54026/ESECR/10110
7. Global, regional, and national burden of neck pain, 1990–2020, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. 6(3). The Lancet March 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2665-9913(23)00321-1
8. Reducing road traffic accident in low and middle income countries: A rapid evidence synthesis. Journal of Public Health Policy Plan. 2023; 7(4):182
9. Global, regional, and national burden of diabetes from 1990 to 2021, with projections of prevalence to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet. 2023 Jul 15; 402(10397): 203–234. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)01301-6
10. Global burden of chronic respiratory diseases and risk factors, 1990–2019: an update from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. eClinical Medicine part of The Lancet Discovery Science 2023;59: 101936 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.101936
11. Burden and risk factors of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Sub-Saharan African countries, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of disease study 2019. The Lancet 64(10159), October 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102215
12. What can research evidence tell us about barriers for cervical cancer services uptake by women living with HIV/AIDS and its mitigation strategies? Rapid Evidence Review. Ethiopian Journal of Public Health and Nutrition. Volume 06 Issue 01, January 2023, 65-69. doi:10.20372/ejphn.v6i1.363
13. The global burden of cancer attributable to risk factors, 2010-19: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Volume 400, Issue10352, Page 563-591. Aug 20, 2022.
14. What can research evidence tell us about effect of khat on health and socio-economy? Rapid evidence review. Ethiopian Journal of Public Health and Nutrition. Volume 05, Issue 02. July, 2022, 146-150. https://ejphn.ephi.gov.et/index.php/ejphn/article/view/329/178
15. Adolescent transport and unintentional injuries: a systematic analysis using the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet Public Health. Volume 07, Issue 8. Jun 30, 2022, e657–e669.
16. Progress in health among regions of Ethiopia, 1990–2019: a subnational country analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. The Lancet. March 13, 2022
17. Urinary sodium excretion and determinates among adults in Ethiopia: Findings from National STEPS survey. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ejhd/article/view/167842
18. Prevalence of Hyperhomocysteinaemia and Associated Factors among Ethiopian Adult Population in a 2015 National Survey. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32420383/
19. Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among patients with schizophrenia in Ethiopia. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34895175/