Aim: The main objective of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of participants in and around Setit Humera towards cystic echinococcus. Subject and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to August 2019. Overall, a total of 305 participants were interviewed. In all cases differences observed were considered statistically significant when p < 0.05. Result: with regard to the levels of KAP survey, the study showed that only 36.39% (111/305) respondents had good level of knowledge, 28.20% (86/305) respondents had good attitude towards hydatidosis and 34.43% (105/305) of respondents were at good practice level. Out of 305 respondents, only 2% had ever heard hydatid disease, only 15% have seen CE in humans and 53% had seen the CE in animals. (98%) participants had indicated that they practice backyard slaughtering. Most importantly, 73% of the respondents reported that they simply throw away the offal of animals that die on their own. About 70% of the participants did not perceive themselves at risk of being infected. The overall KAP of the community was found to be 33% (101/305). The questionnaire survey clearly indicated that there is knowledge gap about hydatidosis. Some risky practices are practiced by the respondents that can predispose to hydatidosis infection. Conclusion: Therefore, it is concluded that there is a need for an increased public education and awareness creation on Hydatid cyst and the associated risks