Désiré Bimenyimana
PhD Student
Research Project & Biography
| Research Project | Epidemiological Evaluation of Healthcare-Associated Infections for Prevention and Control in Gitega Province, Burundi's Health Facilities |
| Biography | Mr. Désiré Bimenyimana is a dedicated public health expert and educator currently pursuing his PhD in Public Health at the Doctoral School of Burundi. His ongoing research, titled Epidemiological Evaluation of Healthcare-Associated Infections for Prevention and Control in Gitega Province, targets infection surveillance and control strategies within Burundi's healthcare facilities. He holds a Master of Science in Public Health from Cavendish University Uganda (2020) and a bachelor’s degree in nursing and health sciences from the Great Lakes University of Burundi (2017). His academic and professional work focuses on addressing critical public health issues, particularly the behavioral factors influencing health outcomes. In 2024, he played a pivotal role in shaping national health education reforms as a member of the Technical Commission for Harmonizing Health Sciences Training Programs in Burundi. Beyond research, Mr. Bimenyimana contributes actively to academic discourse as a member of the Editorial Board of the Global Journal of Health and Innovation Burundi and regularly participates in international public health forums. Fluent in both English and French, he also assists with accreditation processes for Hope Africa University's Faculty of Medicine, supporting its alignment with East African Community standards for medical education. His work reflects a commitment to strengthening health systems through informed research and policy. |