EpiScientia Community

Abdulaziz Usman Hebo

Paradise Valley College

I'm Abdulaziz Usman I graduate from paradise Valley College in Medical Laboratory Technologist, now I'm working at Dodola General Hospital (Government hospital) I have 4 years experience in MLT

Bekan Gudata Gindaba

Wollega University

I am Bekan Gudata Gindaba, a Lecturer and Senior Midwife at Wollega University Institute of Health Sciences, Ethiopia, and Head of the Department of Midwifery. I hold a BSc in Midwifery and an MSc in Maternity and Reproductive Health Nursing from Wollega University. My professional and research interests focus on maternal and reproductive health, midwifery care, pregnancy complications, menstrual health, and improving maternal and neonatal outcomes. I have experience in teaching, clinical practice, research, curriculum development, and internal quality assurance. I have contributed to several research projects and publications and am particularly interested in evidence-based practice, collaborative research, and translating research findings into improved maternal health services.

Biyansa Adugna Kabada

EPHI

I am Dr. Biyansa Adugna Kabada, a veterinary public health and One Health researcher currently working as a Researcher in the Zoonotic Research Division of the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), Ethiopia. I hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Addis Ababa University and a Master of Public Health in Veterinary Public Health (One Health) from the University of Gondar. Through EpiScientia, I aim to further strengthen my advanced epidemiological, analytical, and scientific research skills and apply them to high-priority public health challenges in Ethiopia and beyond.

Bouhari Linganwa Minega

Heritage Alliance

I am a mechatronics engineer and software developer with experience developing digital solutions for healthcare and education. I currently serve as Operations & Technology Manager at Malaika International School, having previously worked on digital platforms at Legacy Clinics. I am interested in strengthening my skills in health data and research to support evidence-based improvements in healthcare.

Charles Ruranga

University of Rwanda

Prof. Charles Ruranga is a Professor of Econometrics at the University of Rwanda and has served as the Director of the African Centre of Excellence in Data Science (ACE-DS) since 2017. He holds a PhD in Statistics (Econometrics) from Makerere University and an MSc in Economics from Université de Montréal. Prof. Charles has experience of over 20 years in academia, research, grant development and management, and consultancy. Prof. Ruranga has contributed significantly to data science and evidence-based policy research in Rwanda and beyond. He has led many research grants as Principal Investigator including World Bank-funded project for the establishment of ACE-DS, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) funding for the LAISDAR project (Grant No. 109587-001) and the European Commission EpiScientia Network Project. He continues to lead multidisciplinary research projects and promote the use of data science and advanced analytical methods to address development challenges. Prof. Charles has extensive international collaboration experience through research partnerships, academic exchanges, conferences, training programmes, and joint projects with universities and international organizations. He has participated in international initiatives involving the World Bank, IDRC, European Commission, Mastercard Foundation, and other partners. His research interests include policy analysis, data analytics, econometrics, statistics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning applications. He has published more than 30 peer-reviewed papers covering areas such as economics, public health, education, financial risk, and data science. Prof. Charles has extensive experience in postgraduate supervision, having supervised five PhD students, 17 MSc students, and many BSc students.

Daniel Nsanzabandi

RTSL

I am a data scientist with expertise spanning healthcare, public sector, education, and business analytics combining machine learning, implementation research, and decision-support systems to drive evidence-based decisions at scale. I specialize in transforming complex, messy real-world data into actionable insights, whether for national health programs, academic institutions, or private-sector clients.

Dawit Sekata Duressa

Ethiopian Public Health Institute

Dawit Sekata Duressa is an Ethiopian biostatistician and public health researcher with over 15 years of experience in biostatistics, health data management, epidemiology, and health research. He serves as the Senior Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance Data Manager at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), where he contributes to strengthening laboratory-based AMR surveillance, data quality, statistical analysis, and evidence-informed public health decision-making. He holds a BSc in Statistics from Hawassa University and an MSc in Biostatistics from Jimma University, Ethiopia, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Biostatistics. His professional and research interests include antimicrobial resistance surveillance, epidemiology, statistical modeling, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and health systems research. He has expertise in R, Python, SAS, Stata, SPSS, WHONET, and electronic data collection and management platforms. His professional interests focus on translating health data into actionable evidence, strengthening data-driven public health programs, building data management and analytical capacity, and contributing to improved health outcomes through research, collaboration, and professional service.

Dinku Mekbib Ayele

Haramaya University, Ethiopia

My name is Dinku Mekbib Ayele. I am an Assistant Professor of Water Supply and Sanitation Management and Head of the School of Environmental Health at Haramaya University, Ethiopia. I hold a BSc in Environmental Health Science and an MSc in Water Supply and Sanitation Management from Haramaya University. I have extensive experience in teaching, research, academic leadership, student supervision, project management, facilitation, data collection, and data analysis. My academic and research interests include environmental health, water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), epidemiology, climate change and health, wastewater management, infectious diseases, and public health research. I would like to register with EpiScientia to strengthen my knowledge and practical skills in epidemiology, public health research, biostatistics, and data analysis. I am particularly interested in improving my skills in epidemiological methods, research design, health data analysis, interpretation of findings, and scientific communication. Through EpiScientia, I hope to access valuable learning resources, training opportunities, and professional networks. I also look forward to learning from researchers and public health professionals, exchanging experiences, and developing research collaborations. The knowledge and skills gained through EpiScientia will help me improve my teaching and research capacity and contribute to evidence-based public health interventions in Ethiopia. Overall, I see EpiScientia as an important opportunity for continuous professional development and for becoming a stronger epidemiological researcher.

Endris Awol Endris

Ethiopian Public Health Institute

I am Health Informatician with professional experience in health data management, analytics, visualization, and digital health systems. I have BSc in Health Informatics from Arba Minch University and has developed practical expertise in transforming health data into meaningful evidence for public health decision-making. Since January 2022, I have been working at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) within the National Data Management Center (NDMC), Data Analytics and Visualization Division. In his current role, he supports health data management, cleaning, validation, analysis, visualization, reporting, and the use of data to strengthen health system performance and evidence-based decision-making. my technical experience includes DHIS2, R, Python, STATA, SPSS, Power BI, and digital data-collection platforms, as well as health facility assessments, routine monitoring, data quality assessment, research, surveys, and dashboard development. I have also contributed to capacity building and coordination of health-sector data activities. I am passionate about biostatistics, digital health, health information systems, and data-driven public health. He aims to further strengthen his statistical and analytical capabilities through an Post-Graduate Certificate in Data Science and apply advanced methods to generate high-quality evidence and support better health outcomes in Ethiopia.

EpiScientia Registrar AI Agent (Automated Tasks Managment)

African Center Of Excellence in Data Sciences - University of Rwanda

Registrar at the African Centre of Excellence in Data Science, University of Rwanda, supporting effective academic administration and institutional coordination. Committed to strengthening student services and advancing excellence in data-science education and research.

Farid Olatounde ALLY

IRSP-CAQ

I am a physician with a Master of Public Health and a PhD in applied epidemiology and health data science. Based in Benin and affiliated with the Institut Régional de Santé Publique Comlan Alfred Quenum (IRSP-CAQ), my work focuses on public-health research, health-data analysis, vaccination, infectious-disease surveillance and health-system strengthening in resource-limited settings. I use quantitative methods and digital tools to transform health data into actionable evidence for public-health decision-making. I have also contributed to short public-health training programmes and capacity-building activities for health professionals. Through the EpiScientia community, I hope to exchange practical experiences, collaborate on applied research and contribute to initiatives connecting epidemiology, data science and public-health action.

Getahun Tulu Amante

ADHC

Getahun Tulu Amante is a public health and anesthesia professional from Ethiopia with a Master of Public Health in Reproductive Health, a BSc in Anesthesia, and a BSc in Health Education and Promotion. He has extensive experience in anesthesia service delivery, clinical nursing, reproductive health, health education, and project management. He currently serves as a Chief Anesthesia Professional and has contributed to youth-friendly reproductive health initiatives, including establishing a Youth Friendly Reproductive Health Services Club at Shambu High School. His professional interests include public health, reproductive health, community health promotion, health systems, and research. He has also contributed to research on maternal delays and associated factors in institutional delivery and has a manuscript under review.

Habtamu Melaku Erena

kebena health center, addis ababa, Ethiopia

Over the past four years, I am actively involved in directing primary healthcare units in different part of Ethiopia. My Proven experience in track record in optimizing operational management, stabilizing pharmaceutical supply chains, maintaining strict budgetary controls, and leading pediatric nutrition interventions (IMNCI, OTP, and Stabilization Centers). Currently, I am highly experienced in HIV clinical coordination and mentoring comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment and manage other infectious disease and non- infection control and treatment, complex ART regimen, AHD and routine viral load management and strategies for retention care with optimal adherence in health facility on clinical strict to standards and quality of care for patient. Incoming MSc Candidate in Healthcare Quality need for strong clinical expertise and health systems leadership to drive large-scale and high-impact public health programs.

Jean De Dieu Ruhingika

Heritage Research and Development Labs Ltd

Am a seasoned finance professional and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in auditing, financial management, accounting, budgeting, reporting, and fiduciary oversight of donor-funded development projects. I support the financial planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of strategic projects funded by international development partners, including the World Bank, Mastercard Foundation, KfW, ENABEL, and GIZ, Africa Development Bank, European Union, etc.…... With a strong background spanning both the public and higher education sectors, I have built expertise in financial analysis, project finance, risk management, internal controls, audit coordination, and compliance with international financial reporting standards and donor requirements. Am recognized for my ability to establish robust financial systems, enhance accountability, and provide insightful financial information that supports effective decision-making. Beyond my technical expertise, am passionate about project management, organizational performance improvement, and capacity building. I contributed to the development of financial management frameworks, performance scorecards, risk registers, and training materials aimed at strengthening institutional effectiveness and project delivery. I continuously invest in professional development through internationally recognized certifications and training programs in finance, risk management, project management, and governance. My career objective is to leverage my financial leadership, analytical skills, and strategic mindset to support sustainable development initiatives, strengthen organizational performance, and create lasting economic and social impact across Africa. Am committed to excellence, integrity, innovation, and lifelong learning in every professional endeavor.

Kenneth Bai Dumbuya

University Of Makeni

Kenneth Bai Dumbuya is a seasoned Public Health Professional with advanced expertise in program management, medical education, and policy analysis. He has served as Principal Public Health Superintendent and Malaria Focal Person in Sierra Leone, leading malaria case management, staff supervision, and outbreak response coordination. With a Master’s in Public Health, a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, and a Certificate in Nursing, Kenneth combines academic knowledge with practical field experience. His work focuses on interpreting complex health data, producing actionable reports, and guiding evidence‑based policies to strengthen community health systems. He is skilled in stakeholder coordination, capacity building, and drafting policy briefs, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across health programs. Kenneth is also passionate about medical education, developing objective quizzes, structured teaching tools, and concise reporting templates to improve learning and supervision outcomes. Beyond public health, Kenneth has interests in environmental science, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable resource management, reflecting his commitment to resilience and long‑term development. His professional journey demonstrates a balance of leadership, technical expertise, and innovation in advancing health and education.

Levine Barno

KEMRI-Wellcom Trust

An early career Biostatistician enthustiastic about epidemiological data analysis for informed decision making.

Lina Alemayehu Lulu

St. Paul's Millennium Medical College

I am Lina Alemayehu, an MPH candidate at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. My academic and practical work focuses on epidemiology, biostatistics, and infectious‑disease surveillance. I have experience in data collection, survey design, data entry, basic analysis with Excel/SPSS/Stata/R, and lab work. I am interested in strengthening my skills in health data science and biostatistics through the EpiScientia Network to contribute to evidence‑based public‑health decision‑making in Ethiopia.

MURERENTE Cecile

University of Rwanda

I am a dedicated and hardworking Laboratory Technician working in a health center, where I contribute to the diagnosis, prevention, and management of diseases through accurate laboratory testing. My role involves collecting and processing patient specimens, performing laboratory investigations, recording and interpreting results, and ensuring that results are reported accurately and on time. I work in different areas of laboratory practice, including hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, parasitology, and other routine diagnostic services. I understand the importance of maintaining quality standards, following standard operating procedures, practicing infection prevention and control, and handling laboratory equipment and specimens safely. Working in a health center has helped me develop good communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and professional responsibility. I work closely with other healthcare professionals to support appropriate patient care and contribute to better health outcomes. I am passionate about laboratory medicine and continuously seek opportunities to improve my knowledge and practical skills. I am committed to providing reliable laboratory services, maintaining confidentiality, respecting patients, and upholding professional ethics. My goal is to continue developing as a laboratory professional while making a meaningful contribution to healthcare in my community.

Marie Laurence Igihozo Ganza

Heritage Alliance

International Business Management student with a growing interest in health, data science, and technology. Passionate about using data-driven insights to understand real-world health challenges and develop practical solutions. Curious, organized, and eager to learn through collaborative projects that connect business, data, and healthcare.

Maxime BUYENGE

Kibungo L2TH

research project

Mebrahtu Tareke Mengesha

Rwanda

BSc Nurse and Epidemiologist and I am Health System Strengthening Technical Advisor and Public Health Emergency Management Coordinator in Ministry of Health Ethiopia.

Mukashyaka Marie Claire

Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)

Marie Claire Mukashyaka is a Rwandan Computer Science and Data Science professional with experience in information technology, data management, and public health programmes. She holds a Master of Science degree in Data Science, specializing in Data Mining, from the African Centre of Excellence in Data Science (ACE-DS), University of Rwanda. She also holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Computer Science from the University of Rwanda. Marie Claire has over four years of professional experience at Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), where she worked in IT and Helpdesk Systems Support. Her responsibilities included supporting institutional technology systems, troubleshooting technical issues, system monitoring, data operations, data integrity, information security, and operational continuity. She also completed a professional internship at RBC, supporting database management, data entry, and technology systems for public health programmes. Her technical and research interests include data science, machine learning, predictive modelling, data cleaning and quality assurance, ETL and data integration, database management, data visualization, Explainable AI, and health data harmonization. She has practical experience with Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Oracle. She has also received training in OMOP CDM and data harmonization through RBC and ETL Deep Dive training through OHDSI Africa.

Muluken Chernet

EPHA

I'm a Junior Project Officer at the Ethiopia Stroke Foundation in Addis Ababa, where I coordinate community stroke awareness programs and support a mobile stroke screening initiative, with a strong focus on data collection tools and analysis. I also serve as Data Collection and Analysis Lead at GIV Society Ethiopia, overseeing field data quality and inter-organizational data governance. I hold a BSc in Public Health from Debre Birhan University and am self-teaching Python, SQL, KoBoToolbox, and ODK to sharpen my technical data skills. I'm a member of the Ethiopian Public Health Association. My long-term goal is to bridge public health fieldwork with data science and eventually help redesign how health data systems work in Ethiopia

NKURUNZIZA Innocent

GISENYI HOSPITAL

Am an ICT Officer at Gisenyi Hospital from 2011

Obsan Rorisa

Ethiopian Health Insurance Service (EHIS)

I am Quality Assurance Senior expert at Ethiopian Health Insurance Service Adama Branch

Pacifique MUGISHA

MUHIMA District Hospital

IT Officer at MuhimaDH

Roger Mallol Parera

IDIAP Jordi Gol · Universitat Rovira i Virgili

I consider myself a biomedical data scientist passionate about contributing to our understanding of health and disease states and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. More formally, I lead the Primary Care, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (ARCADIA) Research Group at IDIAP Jordi Gol and I am an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics at Rovira i Virgili University.

Rurangwa Alexis Manzi

RWAMAGANA LTTHOSPITAL

Rurangwa Alexis Manzi

Sezirahiga Eugene

Nyamata Level 2 Teaching Hospital

Information Technologist (IT) by professional. Working in the Health information System setting, I have knowledge in Leadership by training. I am pursuing some skills in data science in health environment

Sèna Yannick AYIHOU

University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC)

Takele Gemechu

Nekemte public health research and referral laboratory center

I am a laboratory professional having decades of experience working in public health care facilities and currently joined public health research laboratory.

Theogene TUYISHIME

University of Rwanda · Mount Kenya University

I am a passionate healthcare professional possessing strong research skills and Data Manager Statistician with the all required qualities and many Certificates

WADOUM TUEN Yatric Varel

AIMS Cameroon · University of Dschang

Applied mathematician translating complex equations into concrete solutions for public health and biology. Holder of two Master’s degrees in Applied Mathematics (Orthogonal Polynomials / Facial Recognition & Epi demiological Modelling), I leverage data analysis, optimal control, and AI to predict and contain the spread of infectious diseases such as avian influenza and malaria. Currently interning at Centre Pasteur du Cameroun, applying probabilistic classification methods to arbovirus serology. My goal is to become a biostatistician to help Public Health make decisions to combat epidemics and endemic diseases in Africa.

Yisak Abriham Tibebu

Ethiopian Public Health Institute

Health Informatics and Digital Health professional with Six (6) years & 6 Months of progressive experience supporting Health Information Systems, Digital Health-related implementation, Health Data Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Quality Assurance, Health-Facility Reporting, Disease Surveillance, Technical Support, and Health-Worker Capacity Building. Currently working at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), National Data Management Center (NDMC), Data Repository and Governance Unit, supporting Health Data Management, Data Repository Activities, Documentation, Governance, Quality Assurance, Validation, Standardization, and Responsible Data Use

Zelalem Melese

Debre Markos University

In my current role as Data Quality Manager for Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital cooperation with Emory University SLL360 (Saving Little Lives 360) Project, I direct data integration, manage electronic health registries, and enforce rigorous quality assurance protocols across a hub-and-spoke clinical network. Prior to this, as Regional MEL Advisor for the ICAP/PMI-USAID project, I spearheaded regional Data Quality Assessments (DQAs), optimized DHIS2 data workflows, and performed routine disease surveillance analytics using Python, STATA, SPSS, and Power BI.

Zemene Worku Adugna

Ethiopian Public Health Institute

I am Zemene Worku, BSc in Health Informatics, MPH in Field Epidemiology, working in Surveillance and Disease Intelligence at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), within the Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) and Early Warning and Surveillance Directorate. My professional work focuses on strengthening public health surveillance, disease intelligence, data quality, outbreak preparedness, and evidence-based decision-making. I have experience working with DHIS2, Power BI, R, R Markdown, Python, Excel, ArcGIS/ArcMap, and other digital health and data analytics tools. I am particularly interested in transforming routine surveillance data into meaningful information that supports timely detection of public health threats, monitoring of surveillance performance, and effective response to outbreaks and emergencies. I am also passionate about health information systems, surveillance data management, data quality improvement, automation, epidemiological analysis, and knowledge translation. One of my key interests is automating routine surveillance reporting and developing practical dashboards and analytical tools that reduce manual work and improve the quality and timeliness of public health information. My goal is to contribute to stronger, data-driven public health systems in Ethiopia and to continuously develop my skills in epidemiology, digital health, data science, and health information management.

Zerea Dawit

University of Rwanda

I am a recent high school graduate from Ethiopia with a strong interest in technology, data, business, and digital innovation. I have experience in data analysis, digital content creation, video editing, and teamwork through academic, extracurricular, and community activities. I am passionate about learning how technology and data can be used to solve real-world problems and improve people’s lives. I am eager to develop my knowledge, connect with other young professionals and researchers, and explore opportunities in digital health and innovation.