The People Behind the Work
Experienced public health researchers, consultants, and trainers with deep expertise across implementation science, epidemiology, and evidence-informed policymaking.
Prior to establishing Beacon Health Consultancy, our founding members led and contributed to numerous national and international research projects in collaboration with universities, government institutions, development partners, and global research organizations.
Dr. Selamawit Hirpa Abu
Co-founder & General Manager
Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) Best Young Female Public Health Researcher Award — 2025
An epidemiologist, implementation scientist, and public health researcher with more than 15 years of experience in health research, implementation science, MEL, health systems strengthening, and capacity building.
PhD in Epidemiology — Martin Luther University, Germany
MSc in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases — Addis Ababa University
BSc in Nursing — Hawassa University
The role of health education on cervical cancer screening uptake at selected health centres in Addis Ababa.
Results of Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Measurements at Hospitality Venues in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Compliance with tobacco advertising and promotion laws at points-of-sale in Ethiopia.
Dr. Robel Yirgu
Co-founder & Director of Research and Innovation
A public health researcher, educator, and consultant with extensive experience in epidemiology, maternal and reproductive health, infectious diseases, implementation research, and program evaluation. Currently serves as Assistant Professor at the School of Public Health, Addis Ababa University.
PhD — Brighton and Sussex Medical School, United Kingdom
Master of Public Health — Addis Ababa University
BSc in Public Health — Haramaya University
The impact of partner autonomy constraints on women’s health-seeking across the maternal and new born continuum of care.
Pregnancy coercion and partner knowledge of contraceptive use among Ethiopian women.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on intimate partner violence during pregnancy: evidence from a multimethod study of recently pregnant women in Ethiopia.
Grants & Funding
The founding members have successfully secured and managed competitive research grants and capacity-building awards as lead and co-lead investigators while serving at the Addis Ababa University School of Public Health, in collaboration with national and international partners.
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