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Experimental study of biogas production from water hyacinth

Science and Technology for Energy Transition, 2023
In the Littoral and East regions of Cameroon, the proliferation of the water hyacinth threatens the conservation of biodiversity. Indeed, its rapid multiplication asphyxiates fish and promotes malaria.
Wembe Djomsi Brillant, Djomi Rolland, Konai Noel, Nkadeu Gilles, Ntamack Guy Edgar   +4 more
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Simulating the progression of the COVID-19 disease in Cameroon using SIR models

medRxiv, 2020
This paper analyses the evolution of COVID 19 disease in Cameroon over the period March 6 April 2020 using SIR model. Specifically, 1) we evaluate the basic reproduction number of the virus.
Ulrich Nguemdjo, Freeman Meno, A. Dongfack, B. Ventelou   +3 more
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An assessment of discriminatory power of office blood pressure measurements in predicting optimal ambulatory blood pressure control in people with type 2 diabetes

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2014
BACKGROUND: ambulatory blood pressure (BP) measurements (ABPM) predict health outcomes better than office BP, and are recommended for assessing BP control, particularly in high-risk patients. We assessed the performance of office BP in predicting optimal
Andre Pascal Kengne, Christelle Nong Libend, Anastase Dzudie, Alain Menanga, Mesmin Yefou Dehayem, Samuel Kingue, Eugene Sobngwi   +6 more
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Protection level of anti-hepatitis B vaccine and immunoglobulin in a pediatric Cameroonian population

Journal of Public Health in Africa, 2023
Background: Background: Despite nearly twenty years of an effective vaccine, hepatitis B remains one of the most common viral infections worldwide. Mother-to-child transmission is a major route in children.
Merveille Kemenang, René G. Essomba, Aubin Nanfack, Paul F. Endja, Alexis Ndjolo, Céline N. Nkenfou   +5 more
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Determinants to late antenatal clinic start among pregnant women: the case of Saint Elizabeth General Hospital, Shisong, Cameroon

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
INTRODUCTION: To improve maternal health, barriers that limit access to quality maternal health services must be identified and addressed at all levels of the health system.
Mbinkar Adeline Venyuy, Samuel Nambile Cumber, Claude Ngwayu Nkfusai, Fala Bede, Yunga Patience Ijang, Emerson Wepngong, Solange Ngo Bama, Joyce Mahlako Tsoka-Gwegweni, Pierre Marie Tebeu   +8 more
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Adherence to antidiabetic medication and factors associated with non-adherence among patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus in two regional hospitals in Cameroon

BMC Endocrine Disorders, 2019
BackgroundDiabetes mellitus is a growing cause of disease burden globally. Its management is multifaceted, and adherence to pharmacotherapy is known to play a significant role in glycaemic control.
L. Aminde, Maxime Tindong, C. Ngwasiri, J. Aminde, Tsi Njim, Azingala Fondong, N. Takah   +6 more
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Dengue virus serological markers among potential blood donors: an evidence of asymptomatic dengue virus transmission in Cameroon

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
INTRODUCTION: The risk of dengue virus or its antibodies which can be transmitted through blood transfusion by asymptomatic individuals infected, has been a major concern all over the world.
Salomon Bonsi Tchuandom, Abel Lissom, Ghislaine Haverie Mimfoumou Ateba, Thibau Flaurant Tchouangueu, Constantin Tchakounte, Agbor Rolland Ayuk, Etienne Philemon Atabonkeng, Ankiambom Innocent Ngong, Godwin Nchinda, Jules-Roger Kuiate   +9 more
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Concurrent Clade I and Clade II Monkeypox Virus Circulation, Cameroon, 1979–2022

Emerging Infectious Diseases
During 1979–2022, Cameroon recorded 32 laboratory-confirmed mpox cases among 137 suspected mpox cases identified by the national surveillance network. The highest positivity rate occurred in 2022, indicating potential mpox re-emergence in Cameroon.
D. Djuicy, S. Sadeuh-Mba, C. Bilounga, M. Yonga, J. B. Tchatchueng-Mbougua, G. Essima, L. Esso, I. M. E. Nguidjol, S. F. Metomb, Cornelius Chebo, S. M. Agwe, Placide A Ankone, Firmin N N Ngonla, H. M. Mossi, A. Etoundi, S. Eyangoh, M. Kazanji, R. Njouom   +17 more
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Short-term forecasts of the COVID-19 pandemic: a study case of Cameroon

Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 2020
Highlights • A COVID-19 model with free coronaviruses in the environment is formulated.• States and unknown parameters of model are estimated using the Ensemble Kalman filter.• The implementation is performed using real data of the current COVID-19 ...
C. Hameni Nkwayep, S. Bowong, J. J. Tewa, J. Kurths   +3 more
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Carbon storage in cashew plantations in Central Africa: case of Cameroon

Carbon Management, 2021
This study aimed to assess the carbon storage in cashew plantations in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of Cameroon. Quantification of stocks of biomass and carbon dioxide contained in agroforestry systems has become an international priority within the ...
Awé Djongmo Victor, Noiha Noumi Valery, Nyeck Boris, Vroh Bi Tra Aimé, Zapfack Louis   +4 more
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