Themes
Malaria
Current Malaria Burden in Burundi (2022) Malaria remains Burundi’s leading public health challenge, with over 8.2 million cases reported in 2022, up from 6.7 million...
Zoonotic Diseases
Zoonotic Diseases Burundi faces a high burden of zoonotic diseases, particularly those linked to poor sanitation, close human-animal interactions, and limited veterinary infrastructure. These conditions...
Emerging and remerging diseases
Emerging and Remerging Diseases Burundi faces critical research and response gaps regarding emerging infectious diseases. Surveillance systems remain fragmented, with weak integration across human, animal,...
Pandemic Preparedness
Pandemic Preparedness Burundi’s pandemic preparedness is significantly constrained by a range of systemic and research-related gaps, undermining its ability to detect, prevent, and respond to...
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Burundi are rising at an alarming rate. Despite contributing to 37% of deaths nationally, research and policy responses...
Diagnostics
Diagnostics Diagnostic research in Burundi reveals widespread gaps across disease categories, infrastructure, and access. These challenges compromise timely and accurate detection of both communicable and...