Dr. Abel Tesfaye

• General Physician (2007–2013), Black Lion Hospital, Addis Ababa

• Internal Medicine Consultant (2013–2019), St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College

• Hospital Manager, YSMSC (2020–present), Addis Ababa

• Led hospital digitization and patient safety programs

• Supervised a multidisciplinary team of 200+ staff

• Principal Investigator in two WHO-funded studies on primary care improvement (2018, 2022)

• Authored peer-reviewed articles on hospital workflow and chronic disease management

• Excellence in Healthcare Leadership,Ethiopian Ministry of Health, 2023

• Top Emerging Hospital Manager, African Hospital Federation, 2022

Dr. Abel Tesfaye, a graduate of Addis Ababa University, stands out for his dual excellence in clinical medicine and healthcare management. Over nearly two decades, he has served in leading Ethiopian hospitals as both an internal medicine consultant and an administrator. Since 2020, he has managed YSMSC, where he has driven innovation, enhanced operational efficiency, and fostered a culture of continuous quality improvement. His research initiatives, in collaboration with the WHO and local universities, have resulted in actionable insights on chronic disease and hospital workflow. Dr. Tesfaye is recognized for his commitment to patient-centered care, digital transformation, and building resilient health systems in Ethiopia.