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Hawassa College of Health Sciences has been in teaching and learning activities since 1972 E.C in certificate, diploma and degree programs. The college was health professionals training institute from 1972-1989 E.C. In 1990 E.C, it has got the College status and started teaching in diploma level. In 2006 E.C, the College has opened three post basic degree programs in Midwifery, Nursing and Public Health Officer.

Hawassa College of Health Sciences (HCHS) is a government owned college being accountable for Sidama National Regional State. The College has been serving the community in both teaching-learning and research and community services along with the clear participation in other critical national and regional responsibilities. The so far moves of the College are fruitful and this move paves the way to upcoming operations.

Currently, the College is managing both degree and level four trainings by seven departments; which are Clinical nurse department, Midwifery department, Pharmacy department, Laboratory department, Public health department, Health informatics department and Emergency medical service department.

Currently, the college has got new generic and post basic degree programs license in seven departments, like clinical nurse, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Family health and Health informatics.