André Birabuza

Background

Birabuza, André was born on July 25, 1952 in Jenda, Bujumbura, Burundi. Son of Joseph Birabuza and Nundana Ntimarishavu.

Education

Doctor of Medicine, Kinshasa U., Congo, 1981; pediatrics specialization, U. Dakar, Senegal, 1988.

Career

Medical doctor, Ministry of Health, Bujumbura, 1981-1983; pediatrician, Ministry of Health, Bujumbura, 1988-1991; director of prevention of contagious diseases project, Burundi., 1991-1993; councilor, Ministry Public Health, Burundi, 1994-1995; private practice, Bujumbura, since 1996; director, National Reproductive Health Programme, since 1998. Consultant World Bank, Bujumbura, 1991-1992.

Achievements

• André Birabuza has been listed as a noteworthy Pediatrician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Political bureau of Uprona Party, Burundi, 1992-1993, National Economics and Social Council, Burundi, 1990-1991, Constitution Commission, Burundi, 1991-1992. General secretary Burundian Writers' Association, since 1994. Member National Physician's Order Council (general secretary 1989-1994), Media Association.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, jogging, swimming.

Connections

Married Angèle Mugozi, September 17, 1983. Children: Cesar, Fabrice, Hannibal.

Father:

Joseph Birabuza

Mother:

Nundana Ntimarishavu

Spouse:

Angèle Mugozi

child:

Hannibal Birabuza

child:

Cesar Birabuza

child:

Fabrice Birabuza