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Halima Abate

Halima Abate (MD)


Halima Abate (MD) is a public health professional with over a decade of experience. She can be reached at halimabate@gmail.com.


Halima Abate (MD)'s Articles

Health Extension Model Struggles to Survive Due to Rising Pressures, Waning Support

Jul 5 , 2025 . By Halima Abate (MD)

The federal government's signature program for public health extension services is at...


Rural Health Workers Battle Burnout, Bureaucracy, a System Under Strain

May 24 , 2025 . By Halima Abate (MD)

Health specialists cluster around teaching hospitals in Addis Abeba and a handful of...


Mothers' Cry Echoes Across Borders as the Emirates Step In

May 10 , 2025 . By Halima Abate (MD)

Where traditional birth attendants light a small lamp to guide expectant mothers thro...


Public Purpose Meets Private Initiative in the Battle to Fix Society's Fragility

Apr 26 , 2025 . By Halima Abate (MD)

These are times of economic uncertainties, political polarisation, deep-rooted social...



Healthcare Systems Miss the Cure for Innovation

Nov 9 , 2024 . By Halima Abate (MD)

In today's world of limited resources, the demand for purpose-driven systems is more...


Drug Shortages, Rising Costs Plunge the Healthcare System into Crisis

Aug 10 , 2024 . By Halima Abate (MD)

Prescription drug availability is essential for any healthcare system, yet we face a...


Borderless Care Lucrative Rise and Its Global Footprint

Apr 20 , 2024 . By Halima Abate (MD)

The rise of medical tourism, a phenomenon where consumers travel beyond their nationa...


Decoding the New Currency of Business Communication

Jan 13 , 2024 . By Halima Abate (MD)

In today's business world, where hard skills such as strategic planning, advanced tec...



A Gendered Burden: A Call for a New Social Contract

Nov 4 , 2023 . By Halima Abate (MD)

As health systems worldwide continue to cope with the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pan...


The Unfinished Agenda: Navigating Global Shift Towards Universal Health Coverage, Social Protection

Jul 22 , 2023 . By Halima Abate (MD)

Healthcare is not a commodity or luxury but a fundamental human right. Yet, this righ...


As Cities Swell, a 'Healthy' Urban Revolution Takes Root

May 20 , 2023 . By Halima Abate (MD)

As urbanization sweeps across the globe, the challenges associated with fast-paced ur...


Amplifying Security through Strong Health System

Jan 14 , 2023 . By Halima Abate (MD)

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of sustained investments in emer...




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