Factors affecting community participation in drone-based larviciding using Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) for bio-control of malaria vectors in Rwanda

Authors: Dunia Munyakanage, Elias Niyituma, Alphonse Mutabazi, Xavier Misago, Clarisse Musanabaganwa, Eric Remera, Eric Rutayisire, Mamy Muziga Ingabire, Aimable Mbituyumuremyi, Mathew Piero Ngugi, Elizabeth Kokwaro, Domina Asingizwe, Emmanuel Hakizimana, Claude Mambo Muvunyi

Source: Malaria Journal, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-18 (2025)

Subject Terms: Malaria, Larviciding, Drones, Community, Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, Rwanda, Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine, RC955-962, Infectious and parasitic diseases, RC109-216

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1475-2875

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Half-decade of scaling up malaria control: malaria trends and impact of interventions from 2018 to 2023 in Rwanda

Authors: Arlette Umugwaneza, Mathijs Mutsaers, Jean Claude Semuto Ngabonziza, Johanna Helena Kattenberg, Aline Uwimana, Ayman Ahmed, Eric Remera, Theogene Kubahoniyesu, Christian Nsanzabaganwa, Hassan Mugabo, Gilbert Rukundo, Michee Kabera, Aimable Mbituyumuremyi, Emmanuel Hakizimana, Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Anna Rosanas-Urgell

Source: Malaria Journal, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2025)

Subject Terms: Malaria, Rwanda, Interventions, Challenges, Trends, Epidemiology and malaria control, Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine, RC955-962, Infectious and parasitic diseases, RC109-216

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1475-2875

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Undetectable = Untransmittable (U = U): insights from people living with HIV attending health facilities in Rwanda

Authors: Pierre Gashema, Felix Ndahimana, Eric Saramba, Tumisime Musafiri, Etienne Ishimwe, Patrick Gad Iradukunda, Angelique Ingabire, Vedaste Masengesho, Sam Kanyesigye, Nadine Rujeni, Muhayimpundu Ribakare, Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira

Source: BMC Public Health, Vol 25, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2025)

Subject Terms: Viral load suppression, Qualitative, Viral transmission, PLWH, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1471-2458

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Undetected circulation of major arboviruses in West Sudan: urging for institutionalizing multisectoral one health strategy for the preparedness, prevention, and control of zoonotic arboviral diseases

Authors: Nouh Saad Mohamed, Emmanuel Edwar Siddig, Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Abdualmoniem Omer Musa, Adel Elduma, Ayman Ahmed

Source: BMC Research Notes, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2024)

Subject Terms: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response, Global health security, Health policy, Mosquito-borne diseases, Vector-borne diseases, Emerging zoonotic diseases, Medicine, Biology (General), QH301-705.5, Science (General), Q1-390

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1756-0500

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The impact of Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Vectobac® WDG) larvicide sprayed with drones on the bio-control of malaria vectors in rice fields of sub-urban Kigali, Rwanda

Authors: Dunia Munyakanage, Elias Niyituma, Alphonse Mutabazi, Xavier Misago, Clarisse Musanabaganwa, Eric Remera, Eric Rutayisire, Mamy Muziga Ingabire, Silas Majambere, Aimable Mbituyumuremyi, Mathew Piero Ngugi, Elizabeth Kokwaro, Emmanuel Hakizimana, Claude Mambo Muvunyi

Source: Malaria Journal, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2024)

Subject Terms: Malaria, Mosquitoes, Drones, Rice fields, Bacillus thuringiensis, Rwanda, Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine, RC955-962, Infectious and parasitic diseases, RC109-216

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1475-2875

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Using digital tools and antigen rapid testing to support household-level SARS-CoV-2 detection by community health workers in Rwanda: an operational pilot study

Authors: Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Rigveda Kadam, Muhammed Semakula, Ladislas Nshimiyimana, Jean-Paul Rwabihama, Beatrice Mukamana, Robert Rutayisire, Noella Bigirimana, Jean-Baptiste Mazarati, Gilbert Rukundo, Jean-Claude S Ngabonziza, Hassan Mugabo, Josue Mutabazi, Olukunle Akinwusi, Khairunisa Suleiman, Paula Akugizibwe

Source: BMJ Open, Vol 14, Iss 10 (2024)

Subject Terms: Medicine

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Relation: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/10/e083410.full; https://doaj.org/toc/2044-6055

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Expansion of artemisinin partial resistance mutations and lack of histidine rich protein-2 and -3 deletions in Plasmodium falciparum infections from Rukara, Rwanda

Authors: Cecile Schreidah, David Giesbrecht, Pierre Gashema, Neeva Wernsman Young, Tharcisse Munyaneza, Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Kyaw Thwai, Jean-Baptiste Mazarati, Jeffrey A. Bailey, Jonathan J. Juliano, Corine Karema

Source: Malaria Journal, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2024)

Subject Terms: Artemisinin, kelch13, K13, R561H, Rukara, Rwanda, Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine, RC955-962, Infectious and parasitic diseases, RC109-216

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1475-2875

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The Mpox Response Among Key Populations at High Risk of or Living with HIV in Rwanda: Leveraging the Successful National HIV Control Program for More Impactful Interventions

Authors: Gallican Rwibasira, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Jean Claude Semuto Ngabonziza, Albert Tuyishime, Ayman Ahmed, Claude Mambo Muvunyi

Source: Vaccines, Vol 13, Iss 3, p 307 (2025)

Subject Terms: mpox, vaccination, one health, Medicine

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/13/3/307; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-393X

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From COVID-19 Pandemic Pivot to Progress: Blended Work as a Pathway to Greener African Cities

Authors: Patrick Gad Iradukunda, Arnaud Iradukunda, Pierre Gashema, Emile Ngabo, Jean de Dieu Tuyishime, Tumusime Musafiri, Thérèse Umuhoza, Ulysse Uwayo, Enos Moyo, Richard Habimana, Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira

Source: Challenges, Vol 16, Iss 1, p 10 (2025)

Subject Terms: blended work, COVID-19, greenhouse gases, climate change, sustainable urbanization, African cities, Technology, Science (General), Q1-390

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2078-1547/16/1/10; https://doaj.org/toc/2078-1547

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Rift Valley Fever in Rwanda Is Urging for Enhancing Global Health Security Through Multisectoral One Health Strategy

Authors: Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Jean Claude Semuto Ngabonziza, Emmanuel Edwar Siddig, Ayman Ahmed

Source: Microorganisms, Vol 13, Iss 1, p 91 (2025)

Subject Terms: emerging zoonotic diseases outbreaks, arboviral diseases, haemorrhagichemorrhagic fevers, livestock health and productivity, food insecurity, mosquito vectors, Biology (General), QH301-705.5

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/1/91; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2607

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Evidence-Based Guidance for One Health Preparedness, Prevention, and Response Strategies to Marburg Virus Disease Outbreaks

Authors: Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Jean Claude Semuto Ngabonziza, Noella Bigirimana, Nicaise Ndembi, Emmanuel Edwar Siddig, Jean Kaseya, Ayman Ahmed

Source: Diseases, Vol 12, Iss 12, p 309 (2024)

Subject Terms: zoonotic-viral infection, global health security, hemorrhagic fever, multisectoral one health strategy, pandemic-prone diseases, pandemic preparedness, Medicine

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/12/12/309; https://doaj.org/toc/2079-9721

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Genomic Evolution and Phylodynamics of the Species Orthomarburgvirus marburgense (Marburg and Ravn Viruses) to Understand Viral Adaptation and Marburg Virus Disease’s Transmission Dynamics

Authors: Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Nouh Saad Mohamed, Emmanuel Edwar Siddig, Ayman Ahmed

Source: Pathogens, Vol 13, Iss 12, p 1107 (2024)

Subject Terms: hemorrhagic fever, Global Health Security, pandemic, transdisciplinary One Health, genomics, Orthomarburgvirus genus, Medicine

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/13/12/1107; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-0817

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Diversity, Distribution, and Resistance Profiles of Bacterial Bloodstream Infections in Three Tertiary Referral Hospitals in Rwanda Between 2020 and 2022

Authors: Misbah Gashegu, Vedaste Ndahindwa, Edson Rwagasore, Albert Tuyishime, Clarisse Musanabaganwa, Noel Gahamanyi, Isabelle Mukagatare, Djibril Mbarushimana, Christopher Aird Green, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Ayman Ahmed, Claude Mambo Muvunyi

Source: Antibiotics, Vol 13, Iss 11, p 1084 (2024)

Subject Terms: prescription and use of antibiotics, integrated one health policy for antimicrobial resistance control, AMR stewardship, Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, health facility-acquired infection, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/11/1084; https://doaj.org/toc/2079-6382

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Mpox in East Africa: Learning from COVID-19 and Ebola to Strengthen Public Health Responses

Authors: Pierre Gashema, Tumusime Musafiri, Felix Ndahimana, Hyppolyte Iradukunda, Eric Saramba, Stuart T. Nyakatswau, Noel Gahamanyi, Patrick Gad Iradukunda, Ayman Ahmed, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Claude Mambo Muvunyi

Source: Viruses, Vol 16, Iss 10, p 1578 (2024)

Subject Terms: epidemic, pandemic, poxvirus, Ebola virus, COVID-19, global health security, Microbiology, QR1-502

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/10/1578; https://doaj.org/toc/1999-4915

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Diversity and Distribution of Fungal Infections in Rwanda: High Risk and Gaps in Knowledge, Policy, and Interventions

Authors: Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Jean Claude Semuto Ngabonziza, Masaisa Florence, Isabelle Mukagatare, Marc Twagirumukiza, Ayman Ahmed, Emmanuel Edwar Siddig

Source: Journal of Fungi, Vol 10, Iss 9, p 658 (2024)

Subject Terms: fungal infections, human, soil, plants, public health, healthcare, Biology (General), QH301-705.5

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/10/9/658; https://doaj.org/toc/2309-608X

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Antimicrobial Resistance in the WHO African Region: A Systematic Literature Review 2016–2020

Authors: Laetitia Gahimbare, Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Nathalie Aya Kouadio Guessennd, Jean Pierre Rutanga, Pierre Gashema, Walter Fuller, Ambele Judith Mwamelo, Sheick Oumar Coulibaly, Fausta Shakiwa Mosha, Olga Perovic, Hassiba Tali-Maamar, Ali Ahmed Yahaya

Source: Antibiotics, Vol 13, Iss 7, p 659 (2024)

Subject Terms: antimicrobial resistance, Africa, bacteria, systematic review, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/7/659; https://doaj.org/toc/2079-6382

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Lessons Learned from Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV) Preparedness in Rwanda: A Comprehensive Review and Way Forward

Authors: Edson Rwagasore, Olivier Nsekuye, Ziad El-Khatib, Adeline Kabeja, Valois H. Mucunguzi, Pacifique Nizeyimana, Edward Ruseesa, Laurent Ruyange, Isabelle B. Teta, Sandrine Uwamahoro, Solange Twahirwa, Denyse Mugawaneza, Leandre Ishema, Hugor Shema, Alfred Rutagengwa, Valens Ndagijimana, Ines Itanga, Alexis Kapiteni, Jean Luc Benimana, Jean Claude Niyoyita, Bruce Rwagitinywa, Claude Mambo Muvunyi

Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, Vol 13, Iss 3, Pp 528-538 (2023)

Subject Terms: Rwanda, Sudan Ebola virus disease, Preparedness, Lessons learned, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2210-6014

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Exploring Prescription Practices: Insights from an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at a Tertiary Healthcare Facility, Rwanda

Authors: Misbah Gashegu, Noel Gahamanyi, François Xavier Ndayambaje, Jean Bosco Munyemana, Vedaste Ndahindwa, Fredrick Lukwago, Lambert Ingabire, Fiona Gambanga, Pierre Gashema, Albert Tuyishime, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Damas Dukundane, Thierry Zawadi Muvunyi, Claude Mambo Muvunyi

Source: Antibiotics, Vol 13, Iss 6, p 548 (2024)

Subject Terms: antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic prescription, healthcare providers, infection prevention, Rwanda, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/6/548; https://doaj.org/toc/2079-6382

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Salmonella Typhi whole genome sequencing in Rwanda shows a diverse historical population with recent introduction of haplotype H58.

Authors: Jean Pierre Rutanga, Tessa de Block, Wim L Cuypers, Josephine Cafmeyer, Marjan Peeters, Esperance Umumararungu, Jean Claude S Ngabonziza, Aniceth Rucogoza, Olivier Vandenberg, Delphine Martiny, Angélique Dusabe, Théoneste Nkubana, Gordon Dougan, Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Ivan Emil Mwikarago, Jan Jacobs, Stijn Deborggraeve, Sandra Van Puyvelde

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 17, Iss 6, p e0011285 (2023)

Subject Terms: Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine, RC955-962, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1935-2727; https://doaj.org/toc/1935-2735

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Evaluation of a health education program for improving uptake of HIV self-testing by men in Rwanda: a pilot pragmatic randomized control trial

Authors: Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Tivani Phosa Mashamba-Thompson

Source: Pilot and Feasibility Studies, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2021)

Subject Terms: Health education, Men, HIV self-testing, Medicine (General), R5-920

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2055-5784

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