Ethopia: Bahir Dar University renames surgical ward in memory of slain surgeon, calls for justice

Addis Abeba– Bahir Dar University’s senate has renamed the surgical ward at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital in honor of Dr. Andualem Dagne, a 37-year-old surgeon who was shot and killed on February 1, 2025, and urged authorities to ensure justice.

In a statement on Thursday, the university described Dr. Andualem as “an exemplary professional” who “selflessly used his talents” to train healthcare workers and treat patients. It noted that he had “declined many international job offers” to serve…