Establishing a national Health and Demographic Surveillance System to generate the evidence Burundi needs for universal health coverage, sustainable development, and international health security.
DPHI was founded to address a fundamental challenge: reliable health and demographic data is the cornerstone of effective policy — yet Burundi faces a critical deficit of such evidence.
To contribute to the socio-economic development of Burundi through public health research, demography, evidence-based data collection, and community capacity building.
A Burundi where health and demographic decisions are driven by reliable, timely, and locally generated evidence.
Scientific rigor · Community partnership · Transparency · Equity · Sustainability
DPHI operates across six complementary domains to address the root determinants of population health
Research, surveillance, and capacity building in health systems
Community literacy and health education programs
Environmental health and climate impact studies
Nutrition surveillance and food system analysis
Gender-responsive research and rights-based approaches
Agricultural health and rural community studies
DPHI is a legally registered non-profit association under Ministerial Order n°530/1337 of October 10, 2023, issued by the Ministry of Interior, Community Development and Public Security of Burundi.
2022
October 2023
Jean Juste Harrisson BASHINGWA
Commune Urbaine de Ntahangwa, Bujumbura, Burundi
DPHI's national flagship — establishing Burundi's first comprehensive HDSS, a living census generating real-time vital statistics and epidemiological intelligence.
Explore the Full ProjectVerified figures on births, deaths, fertility rates, and migration patterns — replacing estimates with measured data.
Community indicators on maternal, child, infectious, and non-communicable disease prevalence and incidence.
Reliable cause-of-death information using WHO verbal autopsy standards — closing a critical information gap.
Early detection of epidemic events through continuous surveillance — enabling faster outbreak response.
Dedicated professionals committed to advancing public health research and community wellbeing in Burundi
Legal Representative & Executive President
Founding president of DPHI, leading the strategic vision for national health surveillance and international partnership development.
Vice President
Vice president overseeing research operations, community engagement, and institutional relations across DPHI's programs.
Surveillance Council Secretary
Secretary of the surveillance council, ensuring governance compliance and coordinating oversight of DPHI's research activities.
A multi-stakeholder ecosystem spanning academia, government, and international organizations
MoU signed — institutional academic partner for research coordination, capacity building, and joint publication.
Primary government counterpart overseeing public health policy alignment and HDSS data integration into national health systems.
Legal supervisory authority — registered DPHI under Ministerial Order n°530/1337 on October 10, 2023.
Advisory partner on surveillance standards, verbal autopsy methodology, and global HDSS network integration.
Advisory support for SDG alignment, sustainable development frameworks, and capacity strengthening.
Advisory partner for child health surveillance, maternal health indicators, and community health worker programs.
DPHI's research outputs, policy briefs, and data reports
Our first research outputs will appear here. DPHI is currently in its establishment phase, with the HDSS pilot generating foundational data that will underpin future publications.
Expected first publications: 2026–2027
Structure ready for future publications
Follow DPHI's journey as we build Burundi's health data infrastructure
DPHI has received its official registration under Ministerial Order n°530/1337, marking a landmark milestone in establishing a legally recognized public health research institution in Burundi.
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between DPHI and the University of Burundi, formalizing academic collaboration for research coordination, data analysis, and institutional capacity building.
DPHI has launched the site selection process for the HDSS pilot zone, evaluating candidate districts across representativeness, accessibility, community readiness, and ecological diversity.
Whether you're a researcher, funder, government partner, or community ally — we welcome your engagement. Every collaboration strengthens the evidence base Burundi needs.
Location
Bujumbura, Burundi
Commune Urbaine de Ntahangwa, Zone Gihosha, Quartier Muyaga
Legal Status
Non-profit association registered in Burundi
Registration
Ministerial Order n°530/1337 of October 10, 2023 — Ministry of Interior, Community Development and Public Security of Burundi