Professor Fufa A. Kurra

Professor of Veterinary Public Health | Veterinary Epidemiologist | One Health Researcher

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• Over 25 years of professional experience • More than 110 scientific publications • Contribution to graduate training at MSc and PhD levels • Participation in international scientific collaborations • Engagement in national research and advisory activities • Contribution to veterinary public health capacity development

Professor Fufa Abunna Kurra pursued his early professional education in veterinary medicine during a period when Ethiopia was expanding its capacity in animal health and livestock development. His early exposure to animal disease control and public health challenges shaped his interest in epidemiology and preventive health systems. His academic progression toward veterinary epidemiology and public health was influenced by the increasing recognition of zoonotic diseases and food safety risks as major development challenges. This led him to pursue advanced training in veterinary epidemiology and public health, positioning his career within the interdisciplinary One Health framework.

Selected Career Milestones

• Professor, Addis Ababa University • Associate Dean for Research and Technology Transfer, Addis Ababa University • Associate Professor, Hawassa University • Graduate research supervisor in veterinary public health and epidemiology • Leader and participant in nationally and internationally funded research projects • Contributor to interdisciplinary One Health initiatives • Member of national technical working groups related to animal welfare and public health

Professional Affiliations , Membership & Additional Contributions

• Member, National Animal Welfare Technical Working Group • Contributor to One Health academic and research initiatives • Participant in national research ethics and scientific review activities • Collaboration with international research and development organizations • Engagement in scientific peer review and academic mentorship

Professional Overview

Professor Fufa Abunna Kurra is an Ethiopian veterinary public health scholar and epidemiologist recognized for his contributions to research, higher education, and the advancement of One Health approaches in Ethiopia. With more than twenty-five years of academic, research, and field experience, he has built a career focused on improving the understanding of zoonotic diseases, strengthening food safety systems, and promoting integrated approaches to human, animal, and environmental health. He currently serves as a professor at Addis Ababa University, where he is actively engaged in teaching, graduate supervision, research leadership, and institutional academic development. His work integrates veterinary epidemiology with public health systems, particularly in addressing emerging disease risks associated with livestock production, food systems, and antimicrobial resistance. Professor Fufa has authored and co-authored more than 110 peer-reviewed scientific publications. His research has addressed critical areas including zoonotic disease epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, animal welfare, and food safety risks in developing country contexts. His scholarly work contributes to the evidence base supporting improved disease control strategies and safer food production systems. In addition to research and teaching, he has contributed to academic leadership through roles such as associate dean for research and technology transfer. In these capacities, he has supported research program development, graduate education strengthening, and the promotion of applied research aligned with national development priorities. His professional engagement also includes participation in national and international scientific collaborations and development initiatives. Through these efforts, he has worked with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen research capacity, promote One Health education, and support evidence-based approaches to public health challenges. Overall, his career reflects sustained commitment to scientific scholarship, academic leadership, and applied research contributing to veterinary public health advancement in Ethiopia.

Areas of Expertise

Veterinary Public Health

One Health systems integration
Zoonotic disease epidemiology
Antimicrobial resistance
Foodborne disease prevention

Veterinary Epidemiology

Disease surveillance systems
Outbreak investigation
Epidemiological risk assessment
Livestock health management

Food Safety Systems

Meat and dairy safety
Food hygiene practices
Value chain risk analysis
Quality assurance systems

Research Development

Graduate research supervision
Research ethics systems
Scientific publishing
Institutional research strengthening

Professional Services & Advisory

Professor Fufa has contributed professional expertise through advisory and academic service in areas including:

Veterinary public health systems strengthening
Food safety and hygiene programs
One Health program development
Livestock value chain development initiatives
Graduate education and academic mentorship
Scientific research collaboration
Research project coordination and technical support

Beneficiaries & Engagement Focus

His professional engagement contributes to multiple sectors including:

Academic Sector
Universities and research institutions through teaching and research supervision.

Public Sector
Government institutions working in animal health, agriculture, and food safety regulation.

Development Sector
International organizations supporting research and capacity development programs.

Private Sector & Communities
Livestock producers, dairy value chain actors, and food safety practitioners.

Individuals
Graduate students, early-career researchers, and veterinary professionals.

Education

PhD – Veterinary Public Health MSc – Tropical Veterinary Epidemiology Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Addis Ababa University

Selected Publications, Awards & Legacy Achievements

• Author and co-author of more than 110 peer-reviewed publications • Research contributions in zoonotic disease epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance • Contributions to food safety research and veterinary public health knowledge • Participation in internationally funded scientific projects • Contribution to interdisciplinary One Health training and research programs

Professional Journey & Contribution

Professor Fufa’s career combines academic scholarship, applied research, and institutional service. His research work has focused on identifying public health risks at the human–animal interface and promoting preventive approaches to disease control through epidemiological investigation and food safety research. His teaching contributions include training veterinary professionals and public health researchers while supervising graduate research in epidemiology and veterinary public health. Through his academic leadership roles, he has contributed to strengthening research systems, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and supporting the development of young researchers. His broader contributions include participation in collaborative projects involving government institutions and international development partners working in livestock health, food safety, and One Health research systems.

Platform Acknowledgment

Professor Fufa Abunna Kurra represents a generation of Ethiopian veterinary public health scholars contributing to the advancement of epidemiological research, One Health education, and food safety systems. Through sustained academic service, research productivity, and scientific collaboration, his work continues to support the development of veterinary public health knowledge and integrated health approaches addressing emerging challenges at the intersection of animal, human, and environmental health.

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Last Updated: April 2026

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