Dr. Takele Achalu Dengela is a dedicated public health researcher and lecturer with a PhD and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology. With over 50 research publications in public health and pharmacy, his work focuses on behavioral health, substance abuse, and improving healthcare outcomes in young populations. He is a life member of the Ethiopian Pharmacy Association and currently serves as a lead researcher and faculty member at Africa Medical College, where he is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of health professionals.