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Spatial targeted vector control is able to reduce malaria prevalence in the highlands of Burundi. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
In a highland province of Burundi, indoor residual spraying and long-lasting insecticidal net distribution were targeted in the valley, aiming also to protect the population living on the hilltops.
Baza, D   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

Perinatal mortality in eastern Africa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Every day, over 5000 stillbirths and more than 6000 newborn deaths are estimated to occur worldwide, the majority in sub‐Saharan Africa and South Asia. Estimates, however, rely on data that might underestimate these deaths. Further, outside major categories such as preterm birth, infection, and complications at delivery, little is ...
Yohanis Alemeshet Asefa   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Etude Sur la Stratégie et le Programme D'appui à la Société Civile Burundaise [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
The author study's strategies and programs to build civil society in ...
Christophe Sebudandi, Gérard Nduwayo
core  

Monetary Union and Central Bank Independence [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
We study the consequences of forming a monetary union among a group of countries where the central banks lack independence and are pressured frequently to accommodate government objectives. This is a common situation in the developing countries. As it is
Neven T. Valev, Steven Buigut
core   +1 more source

Integration of contraception provision in emergency obstetric and neonatal care: A scoping review

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Emergency obstetric and neonatal care (EmONC) provides a framework to assess the capacity of health systems and mitigate maternal mortality. Given the high unmet need for contraception, integrating contraception provision and EmONC services could improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.
Mikaela R. Koch   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stroke risk factors in Bujumbura

open access: yesRUDN Journal of Medicine
Relevance. Stroke is a public health problem, with over 90 % of cases worldwide attributable to a combination of individual clinical or behavioural risk factors, which are generally classified as non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors.
Daniel Nduwayo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

open access: yesJournal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
wiley   +1 more source

Le veuvage et le lévirat : combat de collaboration et de résistance dans "L’Autre front" de Concilie Niyongoma

open access: yese-Scripta Romanica
Notre article tente d’analyser, dans le roman de Concilie Niyongoma, la condition de la veuve et de sa progéniture dans la société traditionnelle burundaise.
Pierre Nduwayo, Clément Ndihokubwayo
doaj   +1 more source

Correlates of Complete Childhood Vaccination in East African Countries. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Despite the benefits of childhood vaccinations, vaccination rates in low-income countries (LICs) vary widely. Increasing coverage of vaccines to 90% in the poorest countries over the next 10 years has been estimated to prevent 426 million cases of ...
A Clark   +27 more
core   +2 more sources

Tourism, Democracy and Economic Growth in Africa

open access: yesJournal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT While numerous studies have explored the determinants of economic growth, research on the impact of tourism and democracy on economic growth remains debated in both developed and developing countries. Furthermore, studies examining the moderating role of democracy in the tourism–economic growth relationship are particularly scarce.
Toyo A. M. Dossou   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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