Ethiopian Healthcare Professionals Arrest Watch
Monitoring arrests, detentions, and releases of healthcare workers
Report Date
Total Cases
149
Still Detained
0
Healthcare Arrest Watch
Tracking arrests, detentions, and releases of healthcare professionals in Ethiopia during the 2025 healthcare crisis.
THE PEOPLE'S DOCTOR
RELEASED AFTER 27 DAYS
Dr. Daniel Fentaneh
Gynecologist | Healthcare Advocate | Author
Renowned gynecologist and author of "Debol Surgery: A Bedside Book", Dr. Fentaneh was detained for 27 days before being released on bail after global advocacy efforts.
Released on July 22, 2025 - Charges Still Pending
Detention Period
27 Days
June 25 - July 22, 2025
Justice Progress Update
After documenting 149 arrests during the 2025 healthcare crisis, we're relieved to report 149 professionals have been released (146 fully released, 3 on bail), though 0 remain detained.
149
Total Arrests
149
Released
136
Male
13
Female
Total Arrests
149
Released
146
On Bail
3
Still Detained
0
List of Arrested Healthcare Professionals
| # | Name | Profession | Status | Date | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.Daniel Fentaneh | Doctor | Released on bail | Jun 25, 2025 | View |
| 2 | Abraham Wassie | Nurse | Released | May 27, 2025 | View |
| 3 | Mihret Aslak | Nurse | Released | May 27, 2025 | View |
| 4 | Woldemariam Hailemariam | Nurse | Released | May 26, 2025 | View |
| 5 | Ashenafi Endawek | Nurse | Released | May 26, 2025 | View |
| 6 | Wubishet Mitiku | Other | Released | May 24, 2025 | View |
| 7 | Tofik Kedir | Doctor | Released | May 23, 2025 | View |
| 8 | Henok Abreham | Doctor | Released | May 22, 2025 | View |
| 9 | Endalamaw Semto | Doctor | Released | May 22, 2025 | View |
| 10 | Dejene Agero | Midwife | Released | May 22, 2025 | View |
| 11 | Dr Yilkal Balew | Doctor | Released | May 22, 2025 | View |
| 12 | Dr Melkamu Nigussie | Doctor | Released | May 22, 2025 | View |
| 13 | Seid alebachew | Nurse | Released | May 22, 2025 | View |
| 14 | Dr dejen abeje | Doctor | Released | May 22, 2025 | View |
| 15 | Biniam Tiruneh | Midwife | Released | May 22, 2025 | View |
| 16 | Dr. Lealem | Doctor | Released | May 22, 2025 | View |
| 17 | Biniam Dadi | Doctor | Released | May 21, 2025 | View |
| 18 | Dr Samuel | Doctor | Released | May 21, 2025 | View |
| 19 | Dr.Fekadu Netere | Doctor | Released | May 21, 2025 | View |
| 20 | Amare | Midwife | Released | May 21, 2025 | View |
| 21 | HIRPA ROBA JIBICHO | Doctor | Released | May 21, 2025 | View |
| 22 | Yohannes Gezahegn | Medical Student | Released | May 21, 2025 | View |
| 23 | Ararso Ahmad | Other | Released | May 21, 2025 | View |
| 24 | Samuel Hailu | Doctor | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 25 | Hussen kedir | Nurse | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 26 | Yadessa | Nurse | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 27 | Salih hamid | Nurse | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 28 | Dr Eyuel ambaye | Doctor | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 29 | Woyeso Rabeto | Lab Technician | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 30 | Sr.Birtukan | Nurse | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 31 | Dr. Kebede Bekele | Doctor | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 32 | Dr. Jeylan Kassim | Admin Staff | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 33 | Mr. Eshetu | Nurse | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 34 | Dinku Tsegaye | Other | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 35 | Dr. Addis | Doctor | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 36 | Dr Ayana | Doctor | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 37 | Dr Khalid Nasir | Doctor | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 38 | Mu'az M/Hussen | Nurse | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 39 | Suleman Ashenafi | Nurse | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 40 | Dr Sewmehon Desalegn Taye | Doctor | Released | May 20, 2025 | View |
| 41 | ኦስማን Awol | Other | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 42 | Abberu Eyasu Adela | Doctor | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 43 | Jaefer Abduljelil | Other | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 44 | Samueal | Other | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 45 | Yohannes Adu | Nurse | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 46 | Ephream Asaye | Lab Technician | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 47 | Getaneh Alemye | Nurse | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 48 | Dr. Simon Desalegn | Doctor | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 49 | Dr.Ruth Amare | Doctor | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 50 | Ermiyas | Nurse | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 51 | Eyosiyas | Nurse | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 52 | Efrem | Nurse | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 53 | Abel | Doctor | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 54 | Asfaw Adisu | Nurse | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 55 | Amsalu Getu | Nurse | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 56 | Mahder Adane | Nurse | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 57 | Dr Mahlet Guush Gebreweld | Doctor | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 58 | Dr. Haileyesus Nigatu | Doctor | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 59 | Mr. Alebachew Feke | Nurse | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 60 | Dr. Mikiyas Alem | Doctor | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 61 | Michael Tesema | Nurse | Released | May 19, 2025 | View |
| 62 | Ashenafi Regassa | Doctor | Released | May 16, 2025 | View |
| 63 | Dr Bizuayehu Dersie | Doctor | Released | May 16, 2025 | View |
| 64 | Dr .Dawite Kebede | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 65 | Dr. Dubale Duguna | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 66 | Dr Gashaw Tigabu | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 67 | Dr Abebe Tenagne | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 68 | Dr Awoke Yigirem | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 69 | Dr Sileshi Serebe | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 70 | Dr Teodros | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | — |
| 71 | Dr Daniel Zerfu | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 72 | Dr Tesfahun Yeshiwas | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 73 | Dr Wodaje Mesele | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 74 | Getnet kassaw | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 75 | Mebratu Asnakew | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 76 | Abraham Apok | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 77 | Tewodros Wubet Zergaw | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 78 | DR Bezabih Liku | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 79 | Dr yingesu belay | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 80 | Gelila Kassahun | Nurse | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 81 | Zemzem Wogie | Other | Released | May 15, 2025 | — |
| 82 | Dr Getahun | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 83 | Mr. Demeke Biazen | Lab Technician | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 84 | Dr Tilahun Sisay | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 85 | Dr Kibur | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 86 | Dr Mulugojam | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 87 | Dr.Tofik Aman | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 88 | Elsabeth w/yes | Midwife | Released | May 15, 2025 | — |
| 89 | Dr Ali mekonnen | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | — |
| 90 | Ato Arega | Nurse | Released | May 15, 2025 | — |
| 91 | Dr Asefa Fetene | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | — |
| 92 | Abdulmalik Hussein Mohammed | Lab Technician | Released | May 15, 2025 | — |
| 93 | Bamlak tessema Godabo | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | — |
| 94 | Solomon shikur | Midwife | Released | May 15, 2025 | — |
| 95 | Tedros Ashebr Tadesse | Nurse | Released | May 15, 2025 | — |
| 96 | Dr mekuriaw tesfaye | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | — |
| 97 | Dr. Degalem Tilahun | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 98 | Moges addise | Other | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 99 | Mr Alebachew Abera | Nurse | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 100 | Dr Azmeraw Abebe | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 101 | Dr Abebe Molla Moges | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 102 | Dr Melkamu Dessie | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 103 | Dr. Melesse Ayelo | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 104 | Miheret Gezahign | Doctor | Released | May 15, 2025 | View |
| 105 | Dr Ifa Adugna | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | View |
| 106 | Dr Sador Bereket | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | View |
| 107 | cherugeta kebede | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | View |
| 108 | Dr Nebyu Elias | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | View |
| 109 | Dr Tesfaye Adino | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | — |
| 110 | Firehiwot Dubale | Health Officer | Released | May 14, 2025 | View |
| 111 | Ato Achamyeleh Ayele | Nurse | Released | May 14, 2025 | — |
| 112 | Dr.Gebremariam Ayichew Agaje | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | — |
| 113 | Dr. Eshetu Bekele | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | — |
| 114 | Dr Belay Anagaw | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | View |
| 115 | Bikila Worku | Health Officer | Released | May 14, 2025 | View |
| 116 | Dr Etsegenet Ayehu | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | — |
| 117 | Haftom | Other | Released | May 14, 2025 | View |
| 118 | Wendimnew Wale Jenber | Other | Released on bail | May 14, 2025 | View |
| 119 | Moges Addis | Admin Staff | Released | May 14, 2025 | View |
| 120 | Mesfin | Nurse | Released | May 14, 2025 | — |
| 121 | Dr Asratu Getnet | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | — |
| 122 | Dr.Tsegaye Tamir Akalu | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | — |
| 123 | Dr Ansuar Mohammed | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | — |
| 124 | Dr abdela edris | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | — |
| 125 | Assefa Fetene | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | — |
| 126 | Dr.Misganaw Fenti | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | View |
| 127 | Dr.Habtamu Tamrat | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | View |
| 128 | KELEMU | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | View |
| 129 | Dr Dereje Dawit Gobaro | Doctor | Released | May 14, 2025 | View |
| 130 | Temesgen Yohanis | Pharmacist | Released | May 13, 2025 | View |
| 131 | Doyo godana | Other | Released | May 13, 2025 | — |
| 132 | Dr mitiku tegegne | Doctor | Released | May 13, 2025 | View |
| 133 | Dr Yonatan | Doctor | Released | May 13, 2025 | View |
| 134 | Gebeyaw Agumasie Endale | Lab Technician | Released | May 13, 2025 | — |
| 135 | Ekram Zeynu Hunde | Nurse | Released | May 13, 2025 | View |
| 136 | Yantenew Genet Mekuriawu | Lab Technician | Released | May 13, 2025 | View |
| 137 | Dr.Habtamu Menkir | Doctor | Released | May 13, 2025 | View |
| 138 | Solomon Nigussie | Nurse | Released | May 13, 2025 | View |
| 139 | Sena Degoli | Nurse | Released | May 13, 2025 | View |
| 140 | Nuru Ahmed | Other | Released | May 12, 2025 | View |
| 141 | Yaregal Hawultu | Lab Technician | Released on bail | May 12, 2025 | — |
| 142 | Merihun ERMIAS WAYISO | Doctor | Released | May 12, 2025 | — |
| 143 | Dr Yared Degu | Doctor | Released | May 12, 2025 | — |
| 144 | Dr Yared Ibrahim | Doctor | Released | May 12, 2025 | View |
| 145 | Gebeyaw Admassie | Lab Technician | Released | May 10, 2025 | View |
| 146 | Dr Barnabase Samuel | Doctor | Released | May 9, 2025 | — |
| 147 | Gebru melake w/Amanuel | Pharmacist | Released | May 9, 2025 | View |
| 148 | Adugna belay | Nurse | Released | May 8, 2025 | — |
| 149 | Awol Ahmed | Doctor | Released | May 5, 2025 | View |
The Fight Continues
While we celebrate each release, 0 health professionals remain detained. Your continued support is crucial to securing their freedom and protecting healthcare rights in Ethiopia.