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The importance of wild meat and freshwater fish for children's nutritional intake in the Congo Basin

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Wild meat and freshwater fish are widely consumed in the Congo Basin, but in some areas, they are at risk of disappearing due to unsustainable hunting and fishing and changes in their habitat. Wild meat is also at risk of being eliminated from local diets due to potential policy changes such as wild meat bans.
Amy Ickowitz, Muhammad Faisal Pratama, Mahdiyatur Rahmah, Caleb Yengo Tata, Erasmus Nchuaji Tang, Judith Laure Ngondi, Victor Buhendwa Mirindi   +6 more
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Exploratory study of posterior lumbar disc herniation using low-field magnetic resonance imaging in hospital settings in Kinshasa: Case of the Diamant Medical Center

Orapuh Journal
Introduction The limited availability of advanced medical technologies, combined with the rising prevalence of degenerative disc disease, presents a significant challenge in sub-Saharan Africa.
Djo Mbo-M. IYOTO, Frederick Tshienda Tshibasu, Stéphane Tongo Yanda, Patrick Landu Kinkunda, Lys Makwanza, Guillain Nsiku Nsonde, Gorbie Ndaie, Oscar Zimbuila Nseka, joseph Kiese Kombo, Jean Tshibola Mukaya   +9 more
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Franck Monga. Building a movement for IA2030 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (IA2030 Case study 19)

, 2023
Franck Monga, Ian Jones, Charlotte Mbuh, Reda Sadki   +3 more
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Conserving wildlife through demand reduction and supply alternatives: Two experiments in restaurants in Kinshasa

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract High aggregate levels of wildlife consumption in cities in Central Africa highlight the need for solutions that balance wildlife protection, local livelihoods and the relational values between people and nature. This study explores the impacts of demand‐ and supply‐side interventions on wild meat consumption through two randomized control ...
Abdoulaye Cisse, Gabriel Englander, Daniel J. Ingram   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Phytochemistry and in vitro Anti-sickling activity of Senna Occidentalis L. (Fabaceae)

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Sickle cell disease is an inherited genetic disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin, leading to the deformation of red blood cells and serious complications.
Damien K. Ndjoko, Clement LIYONGO, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Hity Schie N. Mutambel, Jean L-N. Luamba, Pius T. Mpiana   +8 more
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The impact of COVID‐19 on public perceptions of wild meat in Central Africa

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Wild meat is a significant source of food and income generation in Central Africa. However, there is little knowledge of how the assumed link between COVID‐19 and wild meat consumption has been discussed by the media and received by the public. In this study, we conducted media content analysis of 264 articles published in 2019–2020 related to
Yuhan Li, Lude Kinzonzi, Paul Loundou, Divin Malekani, Krossy Mavakala, Christian Mikolo Yobo, Katharine Abernethy, Matilda Eve Dunn, Donald Midoko Iponga, Robert Mwinyihali, Joss Wright, Eleanor Jane Milner‐Gulland, Lauren Coad, Juliet H. Wright, Daniel W. S. Challender   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Epidemiological-Clinical Profile and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Endometriosis in Kinshasa (2022–2023)

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Endometriosis is a chronic, often underdiagnosed gynaecological condition affecting women of reproductive age, with a growing impact on quality of life and fertility worldwide.
Félix Dibazola Mbambi, Cynthia Minouche Bukumba, Stéphane Yanda Tongo, Nodi Botshele Letumu, Frederick Tshibasu Tshienda, Tacite Kpanya Mazoba, Doudou Batumbo Boloweti, Richard Ekila Ifinji, Pierre Lwamba Simanyama, Antoine Molua Aundu, Jean Tshibola Mukaya, Gertrude Luyeye Mvila   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patterns of wild meat and other protein consumption in the periphery of Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract In Central Africa, human activities are severely impacting terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, threatening the food security of millions of people. Accordingly, sustainable use of wildlife is crucial for the nutrition and livelihoods of many rural communities in the region.
Zolo Admettons, Mattia Bessone, Josué Ausse Baraka, Josué Engombe Botomia, Espérance Miezi, Bénédicte Nsilu, Jonathan Nkamisha Mukole, Michel Opelele Omeno, Jean Semeki Ngabinzeke, Barbara Fruth   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic activities of the combination of Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae), Aframomum melegueta (Zingiberaceae) and Piper guineensis (Piperaceae) compared to plants alone

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases characterized by chronic hyperglycemia resulting from a disturbance in insulin secretion, function, or both. It is currently one of the major public health problems. Purpose The aim of this
Blanchard M. Mayele, Clément M. Mbadiko, Armandine Mubwele, Gustave I. Nyamangombe, Nadège N. Kabamba, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Théophile F. Mbemba   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Emergency hysterectomy in a tertiary care hospital: indications, surgical outcomes and challenges: a 2-year retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
INTRODUCTION: Emergency hysterectomy (EH) remains a life-saving procedure in cases of life-threatening obstetric hemorrhage and other gynaecological emergencies.We aim to determine the indications, surgical outcomes and challenges of EH in our tertiary ...
Ben Izizag Bepouka, Madone Mandina, Jean Robert Makulo, Murielle Longokolo, Ossam Odio, Nadine Mayasi, Tresor Pata, Godelive Nsangana, Felly Tshikangu, Donatien Mangala, Dupont Maheshe, Serge Nkarnkwin, Jonathan Muamba, Gorby Ndaie, Rodrigue Ngwizani, Yves Yanga, Aliocha Nkodila, Hervé Keke, Yamin Kokusa, Francois Lepira, Innocent Kashongwe, Marcel Mbula, Jean Marie Kayembe, Hippolyte Situakibanza   +23 more
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