Bruno Yalala Lukabya
About Bruno Yalala Lukabya
Bruno Yalala Lukabya is a physician currently pursuing a Master's degree in Epidemiology at Aix-Marseille Université, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in epidemiological surveillance and has actively participated in responses to multiple Ebola outbreaks and the COVID-19 pandemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Bruno Yalala Lukabya currently holds the position of Médecin at Aix-Marseille Université, where he has been working since 2021. His role focuses on epidemiology, contributing to research and public health initiatives within the institution. Located in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France, he is involved in various projects related to epidemiological studies and health surveillance.
Education and Expertise
Bruno Yalala Lukabya has an extensive educational background in medicine and biomedical sciences. He studied at the Université de la Tshopo (UTBC), where he earned a Diplôme de Docteur en Médecine générale from 2009 to 2013. He also obtained a Diplôme de Gradué en Sciences Biomédicales from 2005 to 2009. Currently, he is pursuing a Master’s degree in Epidemiology at Aix-Marseille Université, which he began in 2021.
Background
Bruno Yalala Lukabya has six years of professional experience in the field of epidemiology. His work has included epidemiological surveillance, infection prevention and control, and risk communication and community engagement. His background includes significant involvement in public health responses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Achievements in Public Health
Bruno Yalala Lukabya has played a crucial role in public health initiatives, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. He supervised the COVID-19 response at entry points and health checkpoints in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from June 2020 to August 2021. Additionally, he actively participated in the response to five different Ebola virus disease outbreaks in the country, contributing to the management of the 8th through 12th epidemics.