default author photo

Efrem Wakjira

Jimma University (JU)

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

8

DOWNLOADS

977

TOTAL CITATIONS

3

Scholarly Papers (8)

Actions:
Email selected abstracts
1.

A Survey on Acute Flaccid Paralysis Health System-Based Surveillance

Number of pages: 37 Posted: 26 Aug 2024
Honey Gemechu, Gelane Biru, Eyerusalem Gebremeskel, Hundessa Daba, Kokeb Dese, Efrem Wakjira, Gashaw Demlew, Dessalew Yohannes, Ketema Lemma, Hamdia Murad, Elbetel Taye Zewde, Bontu Habtamu, Mesfin Tefera, Mikias Alayu, Netsanet Workneh Gidi, Filimona Bisrat, Tenager Tadesse, Legesse Kidanne, Se-woon Choe, Jude Dzevela Kong and Gelan Ayana
Jimma University (JU) - Jimma Institute of Technology, Jimma University (JU) - Jimma Institute of Technology, Jimma University (JU) - Jimma Institute of Technology, Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT) - Department of Medical IT Convergence Engineering, University of Toronto and Jimma University (JU)
Downloads 217 (354,560)

Abstract:

Loading...

Acute flaccid paralysis, poliomyelitis, surveillance, health system

2.

Epidemiological Trends and Clinical Features of Polio in Ethiopia: A Preliminary Pooled Data Analysis and Literature Review

Number of pages: 18 Posted: 19 Aug 2024
Hundessa Daba, Kokeb Dese, Efrem Wakjira, Gashaw Demlew, Dessalew Yohannes, Ketema Lemma, Hamdia Murad, Elbetel Taye Zewde, Bontu Habtamu, Mesfin Tefera, Mikias Alayu, Netsanet Workneh Gidi, Filimona Bisrat, Tenager Tadesse, Legesse Kidanne, Se-woon Choe, Jude Dzevela Kong and Gelan Ayana
Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT) - Department of Medical IT Convergence Engineering, University of Toronto and Jimma University (JU)
Downloads 152 (488,442)

Abstract:

Loading...

Polio, Poliomyelitis, Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Ethiopia

3.

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance: A Survey

Number of pages: 41 Posted: 24 Jul 2024
Kokeb Dese, Hundessa Daba, Efrem Wakjira, Gashaw Demlew, Dessalew Yohannes, Ketema Lemma, Hamdia Murad, Elbetel Taye Zewde, Bontu Habtamu, Mesfin Tefera, Mikias Alayu, Netsanet Workneh Gidi, Filimona Bisrat, Tenager Tadesse, Legesse Kidanne, Se-woon Choe, Jude Dzevela Kong and Gelan Ayana
Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT) - Department of Medical IT Convergence Engineering, University of Toronto and Jimma University (JU)
Downloads 152 (488,442)

Abstract:

Loading...

Polio, acute flaccid paralysis, surveillance, artificial intelligence

4.

Deep Learning for Improved Community-based Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance in Ethiopia

Number of pages: 19 Posted: 11 Mar 2024
Gelan Ayana, Kokeb Dese, Hundessa Daba, Efrem Wakjira, Gashaw Demlew, Dessalew Yohannes, Ketema Lemma, Hamdia Murad, Elbetel Taye Zewde, Bontu Habtamu, Filimona Bisrat, Tenager Tadesse, Netsanet Workneh Gidi and Jude Dzevela Kong
Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU) and University of Toronto
Downloads 123 (584,619)
Citation 3

Abstract:

Loading...

Acute flaccid paralysis, surveillance, community, transfer learning, computer vision

5.

Community-based Surveillance of Acute Flaccid Paralysis: A Review on Detection and Reporting Strategy

Number of pages: 34 Posted: 28 Aug 2024
Gelane Biru, Honey Gemechu, Eyerusalem Gebremeskel, Hundessa Daba, Kokeb Dese, Efrem Wakjira, Gashaw Demlew, Dessalew Yohannes, Ketema Lemma, Hamdia Murad, Elbetel Taye Zewde, Bontu Habtamu, Mesfin Tefera, Mikias Alayu, Netsanet Workneh Gidi, Filimona Bisrat, Tenager Tadesse, Legesse Kidanne, Se-woon Choe, Jude Dzevela Kong and Gelan Ayana
Jimma University (JU) - Jimma Institute of Technology, Jimma University (JU) - Jimma Institute of Technology, Jimma University (JU) - Jimma Institute of Technology, Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT) - Department of Medical IT Convergence Engineering, University of Toronto and Jimma University (JU)
Downloads 95 (715,072)

Abstract:

Loading...

polio, acute flaccid paralysis, community-based surveillance, surveillance

6.

Machine Learning Framework for Early Detection of Polio Outbreaks From Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance Data

Number of pages: 26 Posted: 26 Nov 2025
Honey Gemechu, Gelane Biru, Eyerusalem Gebremeskel, Firanol Teshome, Hundessa Daba Nemomssa, Kokeb Dese, Efrem Wakjira, Mesfin Tefera, Mikias Alayu, Gelan Ayana and Jude Dzevela Kong
Jimma University (JU) - Jimma Institute of Technology, Jimma University (JU) - Jimma Institute of Technology, Jimma University (JU) - Jimma Institute of Technology, Jimma University (JU) - Jimma Institute of Technology, Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Jimma University (JU) and University of Toronto
Downloads 93 (753,595)

Abstract:

Loading...

Poliomyelitis, acute flaccid paralysis, machine learning, disease surveillance, outbreak prediction

7.

Insights and Implications from the Analysis of Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance Data in Ethiopia

Number of pages: 18 Posted: 24 Jul 2024
Gashaw Demlew, Mesfin Tefera, Kokeb Dese, Hundessa Daba, Efrem Wakjira, Dessalew Yohannes, Ketema Lemma, Hamdia Murad, Elbetel Taye Zewde, Bontu Habtamu, Mikias Alayu, Netsanet Workneh Gidi, Se-woon Choe, Jude Dzevela Kong and Gelan Ayana
Jimma University (JU), Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Jimma University (JU), Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT) - Department of Medical IT Convergence Engineering, University of Toronto and Jimma University (JU)
Downloads 92 (730,864)

Abstract:

Loading...

Acute flaccid paralysis, Surveillance, Data analysis, Poliovirus

8.

Suspected Measles Cases in Border Regions of Ethiopia: A Retrospective Analysis of Community-Based Surveillance Data, 2020–24

Number of pages: 13 Posted: 12 Jul 2025
Hundessa Daba Nemomssa, Kokeb Dese, Efrem Wakjira, Gashaw Demlew, Dessalew Yohannes, Ketema Lemma, Hamdia Murad, Elbetel Taye Zewde, Bontu Habtamu, Mesfin Tefera, Mikias Alayu, Netsanet Workneh Gidi, Filimona Bisrat, Tenager Tadesse, Legesse Kidanne, Se-woon Choe, Jude Dzevela Kong and Gelan Ayana
Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Jimma University (JU), Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT) - Department of Medical IT Convergence Engineering, University of Toronto and Jimma University (JU)
Downloads 53 (1,052,702)

Abstract:

Loading...

Hundessa Daba Nemomssa a, l, m, Kokeb Dese a, l, m, Efrem Wakjira b, l, m, Gashaw Demlew c, l, m, Dessalew Yohannes c, l, m, Ketema Lemma Abdi d, l, m, Hamdia Murad a, l, m, Elbetel Taye Zewde e, l, m, Bontu Habtamu l, m, measles, community-based surveillance, Ethiopia, border regions, vaccination