Université du Burundi

Genomic investigation of an Influenza A(H3N2) subclade K outbreak in a secondary school in Burundi, 2026

Severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) are an important public health concern, particularly in settings where identification of the causative pathogen can be challenging. Testing of patients with unexplained SARI (SARI surveillance) and characterization of causative pathogens...

Effective refractive error coverage among adults aged ≥ 50 years in Burundi: a secondary analysis of the 2024 national Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB7) survey

Abstract Background Refractive error coverage (REC) and effective refractive error coverage (eREC) are World Health Organization-recommended indicators that are usually reported separately. REC reflects access to refractive services, whereas eREC reflects access resulting in effe...

Multi country training to strengthen leadership among administrative staff of research ethics committees and national regulatory bodies in the East African Community

Clinical research in the East African Community (EAC) has expanded significantly in response to epidemics, increasing the complexity and workload. Research ethics committee (REC) and National research regulatory (NRA) members involved in leadership and administrative work play a...

Entomological and epidemiological trends during 5 years of combined indoor residual spraying and standard insecticide-treated nets in Kiremba, a malaria endemic site of Burundi

In Burundi, malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum is the leading cause of outpatient visit and hospital mortality. Anopheles gambiae s.l. and An. funestus s.l. are the primary malaria-transmitting vectors. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends large-scale insecticide-trea...

Residents’ perceptions of household waste management and the challenges of manual handling and prospects for automation in Bukavu City

Waste management in developing countries faces several challenges, including optimizing basic services and integrating sustainable innovations. However, local empirical studies that could guide this transition are often lacking. This study analyses residents’ perceptions of house...

Schools that bend without breaking: Internal cohesion as a strategic resource for organizational resilience in fragile settings

Educational institutions in fragile socio-economic environments face severe systemic shocks that threaten their operational continuity. Situated within the educational leadership and management literature, this study investigates the relationship between internal cohesion, operat...