

Public Health Epidemiologist with extensive experience in epidemiology and disease control, contributing to malaria case management at the Rwanda Biomedical Centre's Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases Division. Proven track record in Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness and Response division, demonstrated through active participation in the surveillance team and involvement in the Marburg Virus Disease and COVID-19 Command Post. Holds a Master's degree in Public Health with a specialization in Epidemiology and Disease Control, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Medicine and Community Health. Notable contributions include mitigating epidemic-prone diseases such as COVID-19 and Ebola at point of entries. Clinical internships across multiple healthcare facilities, enhancing both practical skills and public health knowledge.
During Mpox and Marburg Virus Disease Outbreaks
Worked at the RBC (Rwanda Biomedical Centre)/Rwanda joint Taskforce COVID-19 in Public Health Surveillance and Epidemic Preparedness Division since May 2020 to 31st January, 2023 as part of Surveillance team. Roles were:
Epidemiology surveillance activities including:
Clinical internship at Gynecology and Obstetrics Pediatrics, Accident and Emergency, Surgery and internal medicine in year three and year four. Roles were
1.Timeliness, Completeness and Challenges of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response
Report in Gasabo Health Centers, Rwanda (Under Review)
2. Evolution and determinants of antenatal care services utilization among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: a scoping review
(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39709445/)
3. Knowledge, attitude, and practices towards prevention of Tuberculosis among
HIV-positive patients at Kibagabaga District Hospital, Rwanda, 2021
(https://rbc.gov.rw/publichealthbulletin/issues/read/16/RPHB%20Vol.%205%20(1);% 20March%202024)
1. Dr BENIMANA Jean Luc, Service Quality Assurance Analyst at Ministry of Health, Rwanda, jlucbenimana@gmail.com, +250 781 399 838
2. Dr Edward, RUSEESA, Director of Outbreak Preparedness and Response Unit, PHS & EPR Division at Rwanda Biomedical Centre, +25078829747, edward.ruseesa@rbc.gov.rw
3. Dr. Maurice B. Silali PhD, Research Coordinator at Mount Kenya University, gmsilali@yahoo.com
4. Dr Jean, Damascene, Director of Case Management Unit, Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases Control Division, +250788500353, jdamascene.niyonzima@rbc.gov.rw