About AI4Mpox Burundi

AI4Mpox Burundi Center

An AI-powered intelligent surveillance system for early detection, rapid response and equitable protection of vulnerable communities against Mpox.

About Us

Our Vision

To build a resilient, AI-powered health surveillance ecosystem in Burundi that enables early detection, rapid response and equitable protection of vulnerable communities against Mpox and future public health threats.

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Our Mission

To harness the power of artificial intelligence, data science and cross-sector collaboration to detect, predict and respond to Mpox outbreaks in real time—strengthening local capacity, improving public health communication and ensuring evidence-based decision making across Burundi.

AI4Mpox Surveillance System

AI4Mpox is an innovative public health surveillance platform that combines artificial intelligence, real-time data analysis and cross-sector collaboration to combat Mpox outbreaks in Burundi. Our system enables health authorities to detect outbreaks early, predict high-risk areas and coordinate effective evidence-based responses.

Early Detection

Real-time identification of suspected cases and emerging hot spots through AI

Predictive Analytics

Advanced models to forecast epidemic trends and allocate resources efficiently

Cross-Sector Coordination

Unified platform for collaboration between health authorities, clinicians and communities

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Our Team

Meet Our Experts

Discover the dedicated professionals working behind AI4Mpox to improve public health outcomes through data and innovation.

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Dr David Niyukuri

Principal Investigator
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Prof. Joseph Nyandwi

Director General of National health of Public Health
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Dr Joelle Kelly Gatore Sinigirira

Research Fellow
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Dr Nadine Nibigira

Research Fellow
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Mrs Florette Munezero

Administrative Assistant
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Pierre Havyarimana

Research Assistant
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Luxe Claudia Renguka

Research Assistant
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Symphorien Ndikuriyo

Research Assistant
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Daxelle Sakubu

Research Assistant
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Olivier Kamatari

PhD Student
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Nathanaël Hategekimana

PhD Student
12

Liliane Nkengurutse

PhD Student
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Cassien Nduwimana

PhD Student
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Jean de Dieu Ntirampeba

Research Assistant