A Strategic Initiative for Community Development and Extension Services in Northern Tigray, Ethiopia
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Cyruz P. Tuppal, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman; Graduate School, St. Paul University Philippines System, Tuguegarao City, Philippines; Graduate School, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia.
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Haftu Berhe, Department of Nursing, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia.
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Alemseged Aregay, Department of Nursing, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia.
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Kurfa Wonde, Department of Nursing, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia.
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Elizabeth Baua, Department of Nursing, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia.
This concept paper aims to propose a strategic initiative for community development and extension services in a university setting. The paper introduces the core functions of the university towards the integration of a tripartite function including education, research, and community service. The Mekelle University is scarce in resources, but it did not prevent the institution to develop many strategic initiatives aiming to provide the best quality services to the students, faculty, and community they serve specifically in a developing country.
Community Development, Strategic Initiative, Mekelle University, Ayder Hospital, Ethiopia
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