Dr. Munir Awol

Dr. Munir Awol is a highly experienced and eminent oncologist in Addis Ababa. He is the Assistant Professor of Clinical Oncology at Addis Ababa University (AAU) and the current President of the Ethiopian Society of Hematology and Oncology. Additionally, he is the founder of Hope Clinic, Ethiopia’s first clinic to treat cancer. Dr. Awol has over two decades of experience as an oncologist. He is deeply knowledgeable about the intricacies of his field and has helped save the lives of thousands of Ethiopians from cancers of different kinds through early detection and examination.

Dr. Awol completed his medical degree from Addis Ababa University School of Medicine. He attained a subspecialization degree in Hematology and Oncology from the same university. He further completed a fellowship in Oncology from the University of the Witwatersrand. Post-education and training, Dr. Awol worked as a lecturer at AAU and soon progressed to the rank of the head of the Department of Oncology. In addition, he has authored multiple research papers, highlighting his knowledge of and insights into hematologic malignancies. His initiative to establish Hope Clinic and see it achieve prominence despite challenges is a testament to his commitment in enhancing accessibility for high-quality cancer care.

Education

• MBBS from Addis Ababa University – 2005 to 2011
• Specialization training in Oncology – 2011 to 2015
• Oncology Fellowship from the University of the Witwatersrand – 2016 to 2024

Experience

• Assistant Professor of Clinical Oncology, AAU – 2018 to present
• Head of the Department of Oncology, AAU – Currently working
• Consultant oncologist at Hallelujah General Hospital – Currently working

Achievements

• Establish Hope Clinic, Ethioipia’s first clinic for cancer care.

Memberships

• Ethiopian Society of Hematology and Oncology
• Ethiopian Medical Association

Phone Number

Dr. Munir Awol’s contact number is +25114704243.

Consultation Fees

Dr. Awol charges between 1200 and 1600 ETB for a consultation.