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Poverty in the Midst of Wealth: The Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]

, 2002
The eruption of Mount Nyiragongo has made the situation dramatically worse for the people of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. But this is only the latest crisis on top of years of conflict and suffering. The ongoing war in the DRC has cost the lives

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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
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Performance of the pulmonary embolism severity index (PESI) in predicting mortality related to pulmonary embolism: A single-centre study in Kinshasa

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Pulmonary embolism is a major cause of cardiovascular mortality worldwide. Several risk-stratification scores have been developed and validated to assess prognosis, among which the Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (PESI) is the most ...
Raïs N'sinabau, Tukeba Trésor Mapangula , Dibue Wilfrid Mbombo, Christel Isengingo, Mpenda Gibency Mfulani, Tenta Henry Ngandobo, Phuati Joseph Tsangu, Mamba Martin Mukenga, Kounga Jean de Dieu Muamba, Ngondo Stéphane Mutombo , Chishokany Emmanuel Namegabe , Utumpu Patrick Kobo , Yves Mboloko, Miteo Patrick Mukuna, Murhula Innocent Kashongwe, Isokuma Médard Bulabula, Nsimire Berthe Barhayiga   +16 more
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Control of konzo in the Democratic Republic of Congo

, 2011
Konzo is an upper motor neuron disease that causes irreversible paralysis of the legs mainly in children and young women^1,2^, due to consumption of large amounts of cyanogens from poorly processed cassava, the staple food of tropical Africa^3^.
Ian C. Denton, Chretienne Mandombi, J. P. Banea, N Kuwa, J. Howard Bradbury, D Nahimana   +5 more
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Drivers of change in human–wildlife relationships: Southern Africa as an example

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Human–wildlife relationships (HWRs) are changing globally in response to shifts in ecological dynamics and societal values, often resulting in contestation. With an increasing need to enable human–wildlife coexistence, it is essential to better understand the drivers of change in HWRs.
Dian Spear
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Anatomical variations of the cecum and vermiform appendix: Basis for a new nomenclature for McBurney’s points

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies worldwide, resulting from inflammation of the vermiform appendix attached to the cecum.
Thomas K. Kabanga, Tarcisse KILARA KAPENE, Blaise M. Kapinga, Deogratias B. Kazadi, Alice T. Kabanga, Herve K. Kabanga , Jeamarie M. Kabongo   +6 more
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The determinants of premature birth during the year 2018 at the General Reference Hospital of Malemba in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
Premature birth remains a major concern for obstetric and pediatric teams. The objective of our work is to determine the causes and frequencies of premature childbirth in our environment, more particularly at the HGR Malemba.
Fiston Ilunga Mbayo, Yannick Bienge Nsenga, Gloire Kasongo Lupitshi, Kennedy Twite Nyemba, Cédrick Mwamba Mpingisha, Justin Batambe Kambala, Gaetan Kabongo Muzinga   +6 more
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A Forgotten War A Forgotten Emergency: The Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]

, 2000
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a complicated civil war continues to broil, despite the signing of the Lusaka peace accord in July 1999. An unofficial front line diagonally cuts the country in two, as heavy artillery and bombings cause thousands in ...
Bookstein, Amelia, Palmer, Helen
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Serosurvey on household contacts of Marburg hemorrhagic fever patients. [PDF]

, 2006
The first major outbreak of Marburg hemorrhagic fever (MHF) outside a laboratory environment occurred in the subdistrict of Watsa, Democratic Republic of Congo, from October 1998 to August 2000.
MULANGU, S, TSHOMBA, A, Muyembe-Tamfum, J. J., Robert Swanepoel, Van der Stuyft, Patrick, Jean-Jacques Muyembe-Tamfum, LIBANDE, ML, Muyembe-Tamfum, Jean-Jacques, SWANEPOEL, R, Matthias Borchert, Kulidri, Amayo, Tshomba, Antoine, MUYEMBE-TAMFUM, JJ, Modeste Lifenya Libande, BORCHERT, M, Antoine Tshomba, Borchert, M., Tshomba, A., Van der Stuyft, P., Libande, M. L., Libande, Modeste Lifenya, Kulidri, A., Amayo Kulidri, Mulangu, Sabue, Mulangu, S., Sabue Mulangu, KULIDRI, A, Swanepoel, R., Patrick Van der Stuyft, Borchert, Matthias, Swanepoel, Robert   +30 more
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The role of community‐level institutions in smallholder land restoration

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract This review focuses on the role of community‐level institutions in the adoption of land restoration practices by smallholder farmers. Based on a systematic review of 72 peer‐reviewed articles from 33 low‐ and middle‐income countries, the review synthesizes recent empirical evidence on the various roles these institutions play in supporting ...
Daniel Wiegant, Soumya Balasubramanya
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