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Localization of abdominal pain in uncomplicated appendicitis: Diagnostic value of McBurney and Lanz points in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Acute appendicitis is the leading cause of abdominal surgical emergencies, occurring most frequently among adolescents and young adults.
Thomas K. Kabanga, Blaise M. Kapinga, Deogratias B. Kazadi, Herve K. Kabanga, Alice T. Kabanga, Tarcisse KILARA KAPENE, Jeamarie M. Kabongo   +6 more
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Why Congo Persists: Sovereignty, Globalization and the Violent Reproduction of a Weak State [PDF]

Wherever one looks, many elements conspire to suggest that the Democratic Republic of Congo should have collapsed some time ago under the multiple assaults of its own inadequacies as a state, the extreme heterogeneity and polarization of its populations,
Pierre Englebert
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Banana and plantain (Musa spp.) cultivar preference, local processing techniques and consumption patterns in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]

, 2012
This cross-sectional study carried out in North Kivu (NK) and South Kivu (SK) of the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo aimed to identify the most preferred Musa cultivars, their processing/cooking methods and Musa consumption patterns among rural ...
Blomme, Guy, Davey, Mark W., Dhuique-Mayer, Claudie, Ekesa, Béatrice, Karamura, Deborah, Kimiywe, Judith, Van den Berg, Inge   +6 more
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Escaping the Conflict Trap: Promoting Good Governance in the Congo [PDF]

, 2006
The Democratic Republic of Congo's strides toward peace could prove short-lived if the government and donors do not increase efforts to create a transparent and accountable government. State institutions such as parliament, courts, the army and the civil

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Evaluation of beneficiary satisfaction with biomedical laboratory services in Kinshasa: A case study of prescribers of biological analyses in several general referral hospitals

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Biomedical laboratories (BMLs) in Kinshasa, as elsewhere, are obligated to satisfy the beneficiaries of their services through the provision of quality services.
CHRISTIAN NGANDU KAISA, Beya Dophie Tshibuela , Pholo Dahlia Pambu , Ndaye Antoine Nkuba, Masidi Jérémie Muwonga   +4 more
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ACP-EU Water Facility: Partnerships initiative [PDF]

, 2012
This report evaluates the expected impact of the ACP-EU Water Partnerships programme, and compares it with other international programmes of not-for-profit partnerships for capacity development in the water and sanitation sector.
Hall, David, Lobina, Emanuele
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Management of biomedical waste and associated factors in military healthcare facilities in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Hospital waste is an inevitable by-product of healthcare activities in medical facilities. It remains a major public health concern, and its management in military healthcare facilities in Kisangani continues to pose a serious challenge ...
Venance Feruzi Kikuni, Dieu-Merci KOMBOZI, Lwanga Kakule , Guld AMOSI, Eugène BASANDJA, Alliance TAGOTO, John Panda, J. L. Losimba   +7 more
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A Yellow Fever Epidemic: A New Global Health Emergency? [PDF]

, 2016
The worst yellow fever epidemic in Angola since 1986 is rapidly spreading, including the capital, Luanda. In Angola, the epidemic began in December 2015 and the laboratory-confirmed outbreak was reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) on January ...
Gostin, Lawrence O., Lucey, Daniel
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Extraction of secondary metabolites responsible for biological activities from the leaf callus of Tetracera rosiflora

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Tetracera rosiflora Gilg is a plant used in traditional Congolese medicine for its multiple virtues, including antidiabetic effects. However, this species is threatened with extinction due to habitat destruction and overexploitation of ...
Ariane K. Seudi, Christophe L. Muanyishay, Arsène K. Muabu, Freddy O. Bulubulu, Théodore K. Kazadi, Jean-Jacques D. Amogu, Christian M. Tshiongo, Nicolas K. Taba, Josephine K. Ntumba   +8 more
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Rhinopharyngitis and ENT morbidity among cement workers with long-term occupational exposure in Kongo Central Province, DRC

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Introduction Cement mineral dust contains a variety of carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic substances that contribute to serious health effects. Purpose This study aimed to determine the ENT symptoms and diagnoses among workers exposed to cement
Marie Ditu Kula , Jean Paul Pholo Manzimbala , Papy Steve Mbelambela Etongola , Lema Gabriel, Gibency Mfulani Mpenda, Eddy Mbambu Mampuya, Christian Matanda Nzanza, Marie Catherine Mbutshu Okitambolo, Allen Kondi Makani, Richard Matanda Nzanza, Jerome Sokolo Gedikondele   +10 more
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