Epidemiologist - Biostatistician
Kigali-Rwanda
Joined January 2012
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Eric Remera,PhD retweeted
3 Days to Go! ⏳
Join us at AHTS@5, 30 September–2 October at the Kigali Convention Centre, under the theme “Wellness for All, Powered by Intelligent Health Systems.”
📅 Registration closes today, Sunday, 27 September. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, learn and help shape the future of digital health.
🔗 Learn more and register: healthtechsummit.africa
Eric Remera,PhD retweeted
Minister @nsanzimanasabin and Minister @MusoniPaula hosted @BillGates at Rwanda’s National Health Intelligence Center (NHIC) to showcase how centralized, real-time data is transforming healthcare delivery across the country.
Since its launch, NHIC has unified national health data to shift public policy from reactive to proactive—delivering concrete impact across the entire care continuum by:
⏱️ Reducing patient wait times at health facilities;
🚑 Streamlining emergency dispatch and ambulance response times;
🛡️ Elevating disease surveillance and containment;
🎯 Optimizing targeted resource allocation.
Looking ahead, partnership with the @GatesFoundation will enable NHIC to scale its operations—expanding capabilities toward predictive health intelligence to anticipate outbreaks, issue intelligent early-warning alerts, and prevent health threats before they escalate.
By leveraging modern technologies and consolidating national health data, Rwanda continues to strengthen its ability to deliver high-quality, efficient, and responsive care for all.
Eric Remera,PhD retweeted
🚨CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Grand Challenge Fund
Are you looking for generating practical, scalable solutions that improve service delivery, quality of care, and health system performance?
🆕Apply: Investigator-Initiated Quality Improvement, Implementation Science, and Research-to-Action Grants.
Eligible applicants include multidisciplinary teams led by professionals based in:
1⃣ District Hospitals
2⃣ Level 2 Teaching Hospitals
3⃣ Referral Hospitals
4⃣ Ministry of Health (MOH)
5⃣ Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)
⏰ Deadline: 28 February 2026 (23:59 Kigali Time)
✍️Send your applications filling this form👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
🔗Learn more: rbc.gov.rw/fileadmin/user_up…
Eric Remera,PhD retweeted
In 2024, Marburg virus disease was detected in Rwanda. A large-scale public health response was able to control the outbreak. Ultimately, 66 laboratory-confirmed cases were identified, largely in two urban hospitals. Full study from the Rwanda MVD Outbreak Response Team: nej.md/3VIaMNA
ALT A timeline of cases and key response activities.
Eric Remera,PhD retweeted
One year later, our @NEJM study (out today) reports how science-guided detection & rapid action stopped Rwanda’s first Marburg outbreak in weeks, achieving the lowest recorded fatality
👉 nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE…
In 2024, Marburg virus disease was detected in Rwanda. A large-scale public health response was able to control the outbreak. Ultimately, 66 laboratory-confirmed cases were identified, largely in two urban hospitals. Full study from the Rwanda MVD Outbreak Response Team: nej.md/3VIaMNA
ALT A timeline of cases and key response activities.
HIV Care in Resource Limited Settings clinicaloptions.com/activiti…
Just published "How Rwanda mounted a research response with an investigational vaccine just ten days into a Marburg outbreak"
A powerful example of outbreak-ready research leadership.
nature.com/articles/s41541-0…
#RBC , #CEPI, #IQVIA
Eric Remera,PhD retweeted
Today, RBC in partnership with @GOAL3_WAH and @expertisefrance presented the findings from the study “Emergency and Critical Care Assessment (ECCA) for paediatric patients in Rwanda”
The findings from the study provides a comprehensive assessment of the current state of neonatal and pediatric ECC and the urgent need to address the identified gaps in staffing, training, equipment, and health information systems to ensure better availability of essential ECC procedures in #public hospitals across #Rwanda .
Emergency and critical care services are essential for providing immediate and lifesaving interventions to patients experiencing severe medical emergencies.
The effectiveness of these services is crucial for improving patient survival, recovery, and reducing long-term complications, especially in neonatal and pediatric care.
#GlobalHealth #Pediatrics
Eric Remera,PhD retweeted
@eRemera sharing Rwanda experience in clinical trials and current situation( challenges&Solutions)
@RBCRwanda
#ConductingClinicalTrialsinAfrica #RwandaContext #GHRT
Eric Remera,PhD retweeted
In a dynamic panel discussion at #Research4Rwanda2024 today, experts from @Uni_Rwanda, @ScienceTechRw, @UNFPARwanda & @RSSB_Rwanda explored best practices in the research ecosystem, gaps and opportunities in health research, and key recommendations for collaboration.
Eric Remera,PhD retweeted
The third annual Health Research & Policy Conference is now underway at KCC. Over two days, policymakers, researchers, health professionals and stakeholders will forge a united front to shape the future of health in Rwanda. Don't miss the latest from #Research4Rwanda2024
Eric Remera,PhD retweeted
In his opening remarks, Prof. @CMuvunyi, DG of @RBCRwanda, emphasised the need to bridge the gap between research and policy implementation for success. #Research4Rwanda2024
Eric Remera,PhD retweeted
Dr Eric Remera, Division Manager of Research Innovation and Data Science, presented Rwanda's National Health Research Strategy and highlighted the importance of capacity building and the use of data science to improve the quality & effectiveness of research #Research4Rwanda2024.
Eric Remera,PhD retweeted
This morning's plenary featured presentations from our partners, including @WHORwanda, @UNFPARwanda and @AkageraMedicine, reinforcing the spirit of partnership and collaboration in advancing health research in Rwanda. #Research4Rwanda2024
Great team indeed.
#MIM2024 linkedin.com/posts/mim-socie…
Eric Remera,PhD retweeted
How exercise promotes a healthy immune response, reduces inflammation, and may slow the aging process
cell.com/cell-metabolism/abs… @Cell_Metabolism @KentLangston
Prof. Marcel Tanner's recognition is for his invaluable contributions to malaria research and, notably, for his efforts in strengthening capacities from local communities to higher echelons of leadership. At the #MIM2024 conference, we observed his dedication to training CHW.
Eric Remera,PhD retweeted
In their remarks at the #WorldMalariaDay celebration, Dr @eRemera and Prof Evelyn Ansah, Co-Chairs of the #MIM2024 Scientific Committee, reiterated that it is an opportunity to celebrate progress, reflect on challenges and reaffirm the collective commitment to #EndMalaria.
Research and development (R&D) has played a crucial role in malaria control and elimination efforts by driving innovation, improving existing interventions, and discovering new strategies to combat the disease.
#MIM2024 , #AfricaEndingMalaria