Yaliso Yaya Balla

Yaliso Yaya Balla is an Associate Professor at the Department of Health and Functioning, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. They are affiliated with the Section for Global Health and Rehabilitation and teach graduate-level courses including Welfare Technology for Older Adults and Active and Assisted Living.

• Research Interests: Focus on maternal and child health, global health disparities, community-based interventions, and healthcare access in low-resource settings like Ethiopia.
• Publications: 10 articles spanning 2012–2025, emphasizing maternal mortality reduction, emergency obstetric care, obesity trends in Norway, and HIV/AIDS care programs.
• Teaching: Subject responsible for courses HMA809–HMA811 and MARE540–MARE570 (2025–2026).