Data for Health in Africa Meeting
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5th DS-I Africa Consortium Meeting
23 - 29 August 2025
CEDI Centre, University of Ghana, Accra

Mrs Emma Marie Umutoniwase - Participant

SYNAPSE: SYNthetic Healthcare DAta Platform for Data SciEnce Training (Masters Student)

I am a healthcare professional currently pursuing a master's degree in Public Health at the University of Rwanda and a master's trainee in Data Science for Health. With a strong foundation in nursing and applied research, I bring diverse experience in healthcare delivery, digital health, and program implementation. I currently serve as a master trainer at Resolve to Save Lives, supporting the implementation of Rwanda's national electronic medical record system, e-Buzima. Previously, I worked as a research intern at the University of Rwanda's Single Project Implementation Unit, where I contributed to data collection, analysis, manuscript development, grant support, and project evaluation. I have been involved in national health initiatives through roles at the Rwanda Biomedical Center and Rwanda Diabetes Association, focusing on non-communicable disease screening, COVID-19 vaccination, and diabetes care. I am certified in general nursing, grant writing, maternal and newborn health, and interpreter services, and I have co-authored publications on digital health tools for managing hypertension and diabetes. My professional interests include digital health innovation, health systems strengthening, data-driven healthcare, and improving health outcomes for women, adolescents, and children.