Almaz Berhe Weldemical is a pediatric and midwifery specialist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing at Mekelle University, with over a decade of experience across academic, clinical, and programmatic roles in maternal, newborn, and child health. She serves as President of the Ethiopian Midwives Association (Tigray) and represents Tigray midwives at the national level. Her work spans teaching and student supervision, clinical guideline development, GBV response, breastfeeding promotion, applied research, healthcare provider training, and community-based ECD initiatives that have strengthened service delivery across Tigray.
Almaz’s expertise integrates gender advocacy, early childhood development, and evidence-based interventions with a consistent commitment to mentorship and women’s leadership.
She holds an MSc in Pediatric and Child Health Nursing with Great Distinction and a BSc in Midwifery with Distinction from Addis Ababa University, and has been recognized as Best Researcher of the Year and awarded a global breastfeeding advocacy scholarship.
Through her work in pediatrics, midwifery, and GBV response, she believes women’s lived experiences are the foundation of practical, transformative solutions that create lasting community impact.
Fun fact: Almaz runs Almi Care Naturals, producing cold-pressed oils, creams, and nutritious foods that blend traditional remedies with modern knowledge — because she believes nature and food are among the most powerful medicines.