Theogene Habumugisha
Position
Researcher, Researcher
Affiliation
- theogene.habumugisha@uib.no
- Visitor address
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Alrek helseklynge, blokk D, Årstadveien 17 Overlege Danielssens hus, 5 floor, Årstadveien 21
5009 Bergen - Room: 524
- Postal address
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P.O. Box 7804NO-5020 BergenNorway
Theogene Habumugisha
Position
Researcher, Researcher
Affiliation
Research
Theogene Habumugisha is a researcher at the Centre for International Health (CIH), Department of Global Health and Primary Care. He holds a PhD in Nutritional Epidemiology from the University of Bergen. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Rwanda, earning a bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. He later pursued a master's degree in Nutrition and Health at Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands.
His previous work focused on nutrition in humanitarian emergency settings, where he contributed to various projects with UNHCR and the World Food Programme (WFP), implemented both locally in Rwanda and internationally.
His research interests include promoting healthy and (environmentally) sustainable diets across the lifespan, with a particular focus on protein transition and healthy aging.
Publications
2025
- Tembo, Penias; Mulenga, Mubanga S.; Abdulai, Sulemana Baba et al. (2025). Prevalence and Socio-demographic determinants of overweight and obesity among females of reproductive age in Ghana: an analysis of the 2022 Ghana demographic and health survey. (external link)
- Habumugisha, Theogene; Stubbendorff, Anna; Tembo, Penias et al. (2025). Adherence to the EAT-lancet dietary pattern among older adults in Rwanda and its association with micronutrient intake. (external link)
- Habumugisha, Theogene; Matsiko, Eric; Måren, Inger Elisabeth et al. (2025). Protein intake and muscle mass of community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study in Kigali, Rwanda. (external link)