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Docteur. Jean Claude NKURUNZIZA

Université : Université du Burundi
Faculté : Faculté de Médecine
Centre de recherche : CURSA


Médecin de santé publique et enseignant-chercheur burundais, je cumule plus de quinze ans d’expérience dans les systèmes de santé au Burundi, en Afrique de l’Est et en Afrique centrale. Mon parcours professionnel est marqué par une expertise reconnue en santé publique, en nutrition, en renforcement des systèmes de santé, en suivi-évaluation, ainsi qu’en analyse, planification et évaluation des ressources humaines en santé. Je possède également une solide expérience en épidémiologie de terrain et dans les domaines de la santé de la reproduction, de la santé maternelle, néonatale et infantile.
Titulaire d’un diplôme de Docteur en médecine de l’Université du Burundi obtenu en 2006, d’un Master en santé publique de l’Université libre de Bruxelles obtenu en 2011 et en fin de formation doctorale à la Clinical Epidemiology Unit/Makerere University College of Health Sciences , j’ai développé une carrière alliant pratique clinique, gestion de programmes de santé, recherche appliquée et enseignement.

Mon expérience professionnelle couvre les différents niveaux de la pyramide sanitaire du Burundi : au niveau périphérique (médecin consultant au CNPK et à l’Hôpital de district de Rushubi) ; au niveau provincial (Médecin provincial de Bujumbura) ; et au niveau central (Directeur adjoint du PRONIANUT, puis Directeur du PNILP successivement).
Au cours de ma carrière, j’ai participé à plusieurs évaluations de programmes et de projets de santé au Burundi et dans la sous-région, notamment dans les domaines du renforcement des systèmes de santé et des ressources humaines en santé. J’ai également assuré la coordination d’initiatives multisectorielles en nutrition de santé publique, notamment dans le cadre de la sécurité alimentaire et de la nutrition, ainsi qu’en qualité de Facilitateur national REACH.
En parallèle de mes responsabilités techniques et de gestion, je contribue à la formation des professionnels de santé, à la conduite de recherches et à la production de rapports et de publications scientifiques. Je participe également à l’élaboration d’outils techniques, de référentiels et de modules de formation destinés à renforcer les capacités des acteurs du secteur de la santé. J’interviens par ailleurs comme évaluateur scientifique (reviewer) pour plusieurs revues internationales indexées, contribuant ainsi à l’évaluation par les pairs de travaux de recherche dans mes domaines d’expertise.
Reconnu pour ma rigueur, mon sens de l’analyse et mon engagement au service de la santé publique, je m’investis dans le renforcement durable des systèmes de santé et l’amélioration de la qualité des services de soins, en collaboration avec les institutions nationales ainsi qu’avec les partenaires techniques et financiers.

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📄 Structures and Available Processes to Support Perinatal Care in District Hospitals of Western Uganda Abstract: Background: To emphasize the essence of high-quality care in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed standards to support planners. This study describes the structures and care processes that were in place to support perinatal care provided to pregnant women at three district hospitals in Bunyoro region, Uganda using the WHO standards as a benchmark. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using pre-tested structured questionnaires and an observation checklist among 61 facility managers and healthcare providers working in perinatal units. The data were collected on structures that focused on staffing, basic equipment, essential medicines and supplies, diagnostic capacity, and basic amenities. In addition, data were collected on the following processes: Supervision of perinatal care, in-service training for perinatal healthcare providers, transition in care, coordination of care, and continuity of care. Descriptive analysis was used for all the data using the STATA software, version 13. Results: Only 5 out of 18 doctors were designated to perinatal units. Each hospital had only one anesthetic officer. Two out of three of the hospitals did not have vital equipment in their postnatal units nor any communication equipment in all their perinatal units. No maternity unit had a designated waiting space for women in labor. The highest bed density for delivery and maternity beds was 6.6 per 1000 pregnant women. Refresher training was only offered once a year. Receiving units were not notified of the referral. Patient care records were paper-based using papers/exercise books as alternative documentation tools. Medications and laboratory or diagnostic findings were the least documented. Conclusion: There is a shortage of critical human resources, equipment, and delivery and maternity beds. There were gaps in the communication of referrals and documentation of pregnant women’s care. The presence of a robust infrastructure, staffing, equipment, and medicines is critical in the provision of quality care to pregnant women.
📅 Publié le 2026-08-29 09:50:05
📄 Epidemiological characteristics and transmission dynamics of mpox in Bujumbura, Burundi, 2024 Abstract Background In Africa, the transmission of Monkeypox (mpox), especially in countries that were initially unaffected, including Burundi, is still inefficiently reported. This study has analyzed various demographics and cases, alongside the transmission pathways and risk factors to apprise effective, setting-specific control strategies for mitigation of mpox outbreaks while also guiding prospective responses to similar outbreaks in resource-restricted contexts. Methods To effectively characterize the transmission patterns of clade Ib monkeypox virus, the study evaluated the laboratory-confirmed mpox cases in Bujumbura, Burundi, alongside their contacts, as from 25th July 2024–26?th October 2024. Collection of data was mainly done via patient interviews, national surveillance data, and electronic health records. Results A total of 850 laboratory-confirmed mpox cases alongside 7773 acknowledged contacts were included in the study. The average age of the patients was 20.3 (interquartile range: 22.0; range: 3 months–71 years), while a larger proportion of the patients (71.9%) comprised children aged <?5 years and younger adults aged between 16 years and 29 years. Sexual contact (58.6%) and household exposure (38.6%) were found to be the primary transmission routes. The basic reproduction number was 1.21 (95% CI (confidence interval): 1.11–1.31), with 14.0% secondary attack rates (95% CI: 12.1–15.9) among sexual contacts, as well as 13.0% (95% CI: 11.2–14.8) among household contacts. The average incubation period was found to be 9.5 days (95% CI: 7.5–11.4), while the serial interval was 15.5 days (95% CI: 12.4–18.7). Conclusions To effectively control and manage mpox outbreak in resource-restricted contexts, the study findings have stressed on the requirement for targeted interventions to tackle sexual contact networks alongside household transmissions.
📅 Publié le 2026-08-29 09:43:43
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✉️ Email : jean-claude.nkurunziza@ub.edu.bi