From Childhood to Today β A Life of Service
About Dr. Habtamu Alemu Shewa
Son of Dire Dawa β Doctor & Change-Maker
Dr. Habtamu Alemu Shewa was born and raised in the Ashawa neighborhood of Dire Dawa, and currently resides in Goro neighborhood. As a child, he went house to house, neighborhood to neighborhood, helping friends understand difficult subjects. This memory still fills his heart today β teaching and helping people is always his greatest joy.
Completed grades 1-8 at Bisrate Gabriel School and secondary at Notre Dame School. Always ranked among the top students while tutoring fellow classmates. In 2007 E.C., achieved the 2nd highest score in all of Dire Dawa in the national Grade 12 exam. Graduated with honors from AAU's Black Lion Hospital medical program. Now completing his MPH at Dire Dawa University.
After graduating, immediately returned to his beloved Dire Dawa. Served at Sabian Hospital as a general practitioner, now practicing at Dilchora Hospital β treating all patients without discrimination, with compassion and dedication. During university, founded a student association for educational quality and served as student representative and coordinator, earning official appreciation certificates. He also actively participates in and organizes various charitable activities.
Why I'm Running
Dr. Habtamu entered the race for one reason: to be the voice of the people and his city. He wants every citizen β regardless of ethnicity, color, religion, or clan β to benefit equally, democracy to be strengthened, health institutions improved, and youth voices to be heard. For this, he stands as a fully independent candidate.