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Beyond Skin and Eyes: The Medical and Social Burden of Oculocutaneous Albinism in Africa: A Narrative Review

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetic disorder found worldwide, but its impact is particularly pronounced in the African continent. This results from both a higher prevalence and the persistent myths and superstitions surrounding the condition in many African communities.
Rebecca Donadoni, Niccolò Capurro, Alessandro Svizzero, Valeria Brazzelli   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quality of life and medication adherence of hypertensive patients in Eastern DR Congo: a cross-sectional study

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
Introduction: Hypertension represents a significant public health issue and stands as one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, affecting both developed and developing nations.
Roland Muyisa, Emile Watumwa, Divine Mataula, Arma Nzanzu, Amani Ngavo, Robert Kanduki, Apollinaire SaaSita, Jacques Wahangire, Jean Paul Mwalitsa, Adélar Kalima, François Mbahweka   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Short communication: a cluster of Marburg virus disease involving an infant.

, 2002
A noteworthy cluster of six cases of Marburg haemorrhagic fever (MHF) was identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo. One of the cases is the first infant Marburg fever patient ever documented. Three of six cases presented surprisingly mild symptoms.
Borchert, M., Muyembe-Tamfum, Jean Jacques, Van der Stuyft, P., Colebunders, Robert, Libande, M., Sabue, M., Van Der Stuyft, Patrick, Muyembe-Tamfum, J. J., Libande, Modeste, Sabue, Mulangu, Borchert, Matthias, Colebunders, R.   +11 more
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A malaria risk map of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]

, 2016
In Kinshasa, malaria remains a major public health problem but its spatial epidemiology has not been assessed for decades now. The city's growth and transformation, as well as recent control measures, call for an update.
Diboulo, Eric, Lengeler, Christian, Tshefu, Antoinette K., Christian Lengeler, Ferrari Et Al. Malar J, Schmidlin, Sandro, Antoinette K. Tshefu, Eric Diboulo, Giovanfrancesco Ferrari, Ferrari, Giovanfrancesco, Henry M. Ntuku, Ntuku, Henry M., Ro Schmidlin   +12 more
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Localization Through Coordination? Implementing the Humanitarian‐Development‐Peace Nexus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Public Administration and Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As a global concept and initiative, the Humanitarian‐Development‐Peace Nexus (HDPN) aims to improve integration across the traditionally siloed humanitarian, development, and security sectors, while foregrounding the involvement of local actors.
Marie‐Eve Desrosiers, Haley J. Swedlund   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of the anaerobic biodegradability of household organic waste in the Kinshasa City

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Anaerobic digestion (AD) can be used to produce a more environmentally friendly form of energy from municipal solid waste (MSW) and to clean up urban environments.  The application of this technology to MSW produced in Kinshasa city (KC)
Beaudrique Bodrigue NSIMBA, Pierre L. Luhata, Haddy K. Mbuyi, clement inkoto, Norbert L. Basosila, Pius Tshimankinda Mpiana   +5 more
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Brokering Localization: Country‐Based Pooled Funds in Humanitarian Assistance

Public Administration and Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article analyzes Country‐Based Pooled Funds (CBPFs) to identify types of brokerage models and their effects on localization. CBPFs are intermediaries in the aid chain connecting donors to implementers such as the United Nations, international non‐governmental organizations (INGOs) and national NGOs (NNGOs). This paper analyzes four of the
Maryam Zarnegar Deloffre
wiley   +1 more source

Factors associated with urinary lithiasis detected by ultrasound and radiography at the Cinquantenaire Hospital of Kisangani

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Urinary lithiasis is an increasingly significant public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. However, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), epidemiological data and factors associated with this condition remain limited ...
Jean-Paul BAMBALE LIMENGO, Lambert AHUKA LONGOMBE, Tacite MAZOBA KPANYA, Lwanga KAKULE LWANGA, Angèle MBONGO TANZIA, Dadi FALAY SADIKI, Alliance TAGOTO TEPUNGIPAME, Serge BISUTA FUEZA, Charles KAYEMBE TSHILUMBA, Antoine MOLUA AUNDU   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi Producing CTX-M-15 Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

, 2017
<p>We report a typhoid fever case with a Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi isolate showing extended spectrum &beta;-lactamase (ESBL) production in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
O. Lunguya, Jan Jacobs, J. Jacobs, Pieter-Jan Ceyssens, S. Bertrand, Deo Lulengwa, Stijn Deborggraeve, V.K. Wong, Gordon Dougan, B. Barbé, L. Masendu, P.J. Ceyssens, Vanessa K Wong, G. Dougan, S. Deborggraeve, M.F. Phoba, Marie-France Phoba, Sandra Van Puyvelde, D. Lulengwa, Octavie Lunguya, S. Van Puyvelde, Barbara Barbé, Lysette Masendu, Sophie Bertrand   +23 more
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Urban wild meat and pangolin consumption across southern forested Cameroon: The limited influence of COVID‐19

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Overexploitation of wildlife is pervasive in many tropical regions, and in addition to being a significant conservation and sustainability concern, it has received global attention given discussions over the origins of zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Franklin T. Simo, Ghislain F. Difouo, Christian N. Tchana, Alain Christel Wandji, Alfiery Laurel Djomnang‐Nkwala, Marcelle Mbadjoun Nziké, Sévilor Kekeunou, Markéta Swiacká, Daniel J. Ingram   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source