List of previous publications
Below is the list of selected peer-reviewed publications.
1. Medical oxygen service readiness and service coverage in seven countries in Africa and Asia: a cross-sectional survey and clinical audit
Reference :Subhi R, Burhin M, Lam F, Webster H, Drucker E, Kamuntu Y, Kunihira B, Fashanu C, Nwidae L, Onuoha M, Gilbert S, Viengsakhone L, Sompasong P, Oui S, Gove K, Sokha N, Ntihabose C, Mushumbamwiza H, Kayitesi C, Lu L, Donzo VL, Bikila D, Tezera H, Yaregal A, Sogbesan A, Falade AG, Bakare AA, Muramuzi D, Kitutu FE, Ssengooba F, King C, Graham HR; MOXY Consortium. Medical oxygen service readiness and service coverage in seven countries in Africa and Asia: a cross-sectional survey and clinical audit. Lancet Glob Health. 2025 Oct;13(10):e1701-e1714. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(25)00328-6.
2. Direct medical costs of congenital heart surgery for isolated lesions in Rwanda
Reference: Ejigu Y, Mlambo VC, Neil KL, Lin Y, Sendegeya A, Umuhoza SM, Murengezi J, Ntihabose C. Direct medical costs of congenital heart surgery for isolated lesions in Rwanda. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2025 Jul 30;5(7):e0004462. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0004462.
3. Patient satisfaction with ambulatory care services delivery and respect for patient rights: findings from 2022 national survey in Rwanda
Reference : Ntihabose CK, Musiime S, Atwine J, Kalinda V, Nkurikiyintwali JMV, Niyongabo B, Neil KL. Patient satisfaction with ambulatory care services delivery and respect for patient rights: findings from 2022 national survey in Rwanda. BMC Health Serv Res. 2025 Apr 2;25(1):486. doi: 10.1186/s12913-025-12596-x. PMID: 40170011; PMCID: PMC11963505.
4. Dual Clinical Practice (DCP) policy to improve the retention of human resources for health in Rwanda: a mid-term review using a cross-sectional and retrospective study design
Reference : Kayumba K, Ntihabose C, Musange Furere S, Ngabo B, Irakiza P, Rubuga FK, Umutoni N, Kalisa IR, Birindabagabo P, Rwamasirabo E, Kayibanda E, Mukundirukuri P, Absolomon G, Dhanani S, Condo J. Dual Clinical Practice (DCP) policy to improve the retention of human resources for health in Rwanda: a mid-term review using a cross-sectional and retrospective study design. BMC Health Serv Res. 2025 Feb 1;25(1):192. doi: 10.1186/s12913-025-12313-8.
5. Cost-effectiveness analysis of pediatric cardiac surgery for common lesions in Rwanda
Reference: Mlambo VC, Ejigu Y, Neil KL, Sendegeya A, Ntihabose C, Bendavid E, d'Aci PR, Lin Y. Cost-effectiveness analysis of pediatric cardiac surgery for common lesions in Rwanda. Int J Cardiol. 2025 Feb 15;421:132909. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.132909. Epub 2024 Dec 20.
6. Twinning Partnership Network: A Learning and Experience-Sharing Network Among Health Professionals in Rwanda to Improve Health Services
Reference : Gasana C, Williamson RT, Bayisenge U, Rukundo JC, Gashayija M, Kamuhangire E, Ntihabose C, Atwine J, Nsengiyumva T, Hakiba S, Niyongabo B. Twinning Partnership Network: A Learning and Experience-Sharing Network Among Health Professionals in Rwanda to Improve Health Services. Glob Health Sci Pract. 2024 Oct 29;12(5):e2300280. doi: 10.9745/GHSP-D-23-00280.
7. Establishing a Kidney Transplantation Program in a Resource-limited Country: The Experience of Rwanda
Reference : Ahmed MM, Neil KL, Gasana AG, Leichtman A, Brown L, Tedla F, Satarino C, Sendegeya A, Rusanganwa V, Punch J, Ntihabose C. Establishing a Kidney Transplantation Program in a Resource-limited Country: The Experience of Rwanda. Transplantation. 2024 May 1;108(5):1033-1035. doi: 10.1097/TP.0000000000004923. Epub 2024 Apr 24.
8. Maternal, obstetric and gynecological factors associated with preterm birth in Rwanda: findings from a national longitudinal study
Reference: Rutayisire E, Mochama M, Ntihabose CK, Utumatwishima JN, Habtu M. Maternal, obstetric and gynecological factors associated with preterm birth in Rwanda: findings from a national longitudinal study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2023 May 19;23(1):365. doi: 10.1186/s12884-023-05653-y. PMID: 37208655; PMCID: PMC10197396.
10. Magnitude and determinants of food insecurity among pregnant women in Rwanda during the COVID-19 pandemic
Reference: Rutayisire E, Habtu M, Ngomi N, Mochama M, Mbayire V, Ntihabose C, Muhire P. Magnitude and determinants of food insecurity among pregnant women in Rwanda during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Agric Food Res. 2023 Mar;11:100468. doi: 10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100468. Epub 2022 Dec 8.
11. Experience of Rwanda on COVID-19 Case Management: From Uncertainties to the Era of Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibodies
Reference : Nkeshimana M, Igiraneza D, Turatsinze D, Niyonsenga O, Abimana D, Iradukunda C, Bizimana E, Muragizi J, Mumporeze L, Lussungu L, Mugisha H, Mgamb E, Bigirimana N, Rwagasore E, Gatare S, Mugabo H, Nsekuye O, Semakula M, Sendegeya A, Rurangwa E, Kalimba E, Musafiri S, Ntihabose C, Seruyange E, Bavuma C, Twagirumugabe T, Nyamwasa D, Nsanzimana S. Experience of Rwanda on COVID-19 Case Management: From Uncertainties to the Era of Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibodies. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jan 18;19(3):1023. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19031023.
12. Risk factors for viral hepatitis C infection in Rwanda: results from a nationwide screening program
Reference : Makuza JD, Liu CY, Ntihabose CK, Dushimiyimana D, Umuraza S, Nisingizwe MP, Umutesi J, Serumondo J, Mugeni SD, Semakula M, Gupta N, Hellard M, Nsanzimana S. Risk factors for viral hepatitis C infection in Rwanda: results from a nationwide screening program. BMC Infect Dis. 2019 Aug 5;19(1):688. doi: 10.1186/s12879-019-4322-7.
13. Screening a nation for hepatitis C virus elimination: a cross-sectional study on prevalence of hepatitis C and associated risk factors in the Rwandan general population
Reference: Umutesi J, Liu CY, Penkunas MJ, Makuza JD, Ntihabose CK, Umuraza S, Niyikora J, Serumondo J, Gupta N, Nsanzimana S. Screening a nation for hepatitis C virus elimination: a cross-sectional study on prevalence of hepatitis C and associated risk factors in the Rwandan general population. BMJ Open. 2019 Jul 3;9(7):e029743. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029743.
14. Sociodemographic and Environmental Factors for Ill Health in Rwanda: Results from the 2016 Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey
Reference: Ngoc C, Muhoza D, Nyirimanzi J, Ntakirutimana T, Ntihabose C, Chirombo B. Sociodemographic and Environmental Factors for Ill Health in Rwanda: Results from the 2016 Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey. Open Environ Res J, 2025; 18:e25902776384488. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0125902776384488250731074845
15. Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positivity and its associated factors in Rwanda
Reference : Makuza JD, Rwema JOT, Ntihabose CK, Dushimiyimana D, Umutesi J, Nisingizwe MP, Serumondo J, Semakula M, Riedel DJ, Nsanzimana S. Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positivity and its associated factors in Rwanda. BMC Infect Dis. 2019 May 3;19(1):381. doi: 10.1186/s12879-019-4013-4.
Risk factors for viral hepatitis C infection in Rwanda: results from a nationwide screening program
Reference : Makuza JD, Liu CY, Ntihabose CK, Dushimiyimana D, Umuraza S, Nisingizwe MP, Umutesi J, Serumondo J, Mugeni SD, Semakula M, Gupta N, Hellard M, Nsanzimana S. Risk factors for viral hepatitis C infection in Rwanda: results from a nationwide screening program. BMC Infect Dis. 2019 Aug 5;19(1):688. doi: 10.1186/s12879-019-4322-7.
Screening a nation for hepatitis C virus elimination: a cross-sectional study on prevalence of hepatitis C and associated risk factors in the Rwandan general population
Reference: Umutesi J, Liu CY, Penkunas MJ, Makuza JD, Ntihabose CK, Umuraza S, Niyikora J, Serumondo J, Gupta N, Nsanzimana S. Screening a nation for hepatitis C virus elimination: a cross-sectional study on prevalence of hepatitis C and associated risk factors in the Rwandan general population. BMJ Open. 2019 Jul 3;9(7):e029743. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029743.