Placide Muhayimana

Dr Placide Muhayimana is a medical doctor and seasoned regulatory affairs professional currently serving as a Diagnostics and Medical Devices Registration Specialist at the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA). In this capacity, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening Rwanda’s regulatory ecosystem, contributing to the development of key regulatory frameworks and guidelines governing medical devices, including in vitro diagnostics (IVDs). He also serves as the Rwanda FDA focal point to the World Health Organization (WHO) for the Collaborative Registration Procedures (CRP) for IVDs, facilitating regulatory reliance and accelerating access to quality-assured diagnostics. 

Dr Muhayimana completed his pre-medical studies in science and Russian language at Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv and earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Bogomolets National Medical University in Kyiv. Reflecting his commitment to advancing public health and regulatory systems, he also holds a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of Suffolk, Ipswich, as well as a postgraduate certificate in Pharmaceutical policies in health systems from the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp. 

As a member of the WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Medical Devices (STAG MedEv), he provides technical expertise in medical device and diagnostics assessment, regulatory systems strengthening, and policy development. His work contributes to improving equitable access to essential health technologies globally, with a deliberate focus on the unique needs and challenges of resource-limited settings.