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Ocular manifestations of Clade Ib mpox in four South-Kivu health zones, Democratic Republic of the Congo. [PDF]

PLOS Glob Public Health
Ngoma DB, Ntererwa IN, Irenge AB, Mweze MC, Katoto PMC, Lupande DM, Fodjo JNS, Noë P, Otiti JS, Kabesha TB, Colebunders R, Van Dijck C, Liesenborghs L, Mbala-Kingebeni P, Yeh S, Mwanza JC.   +15 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Dual Burden of Conflicts and Healthcare Collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Call for Action

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
The dual burden of conflict and healthcare attacks in the DRC has led to system collapse, resulting in the destruction of facilities, massive displacement, and the resurgence of deadly outbreaks. Urgent global action and coordinated, sustained investments are imperative to protect health services and prevent further catastrophe.
Emile Cyubahiro, Darius Benimana
wiley   +1 more source

Mpox Seroprevalence in General Population Groups in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Comparative Description Before and During the Clade Ib Outbreak. [PDF]

Open Forum Infect Dis
Nkuba-Ndaye A, Biai N, Kwakanaba-Mweze A, Lupande-Mwenebitu D, Chasinga-Buharanyi T, Ayagirwe-Basengere R, Mukanya-Mulopo N, Tsiwedi-Tsilabia E, Kavira-Muhindo MA, Mputu-Ngoyi B, Ndomba-Mukanya E, Kwizera-Sendegeya J, Glénat L, Bulabula-Penge J, Thaurignac G, Mukadi-Bamuleka D, LeMarcis F, Ayouba A, Delaporte E, Peeters M, Mari-Saez A, Ahuka-Mundeke S.   +21 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding for the First 6 Months Among Children Under Five in Internally Displaced Persons Camps in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo; a Cross‐Sectional Study

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's IDPs camps in Goma have very few mothers who are exclusively breastfeeding their children, which is less than half of what is considered the standard by both national and international guidelines. ABSTRACT Introduction Giving only breast milk in the first 6 months lowers the chances of childhood diseases and death.
Alimasi Kashafali, Abel Aizeque, Zubayer Shams, Kanza Farhan, Amidu Alhassan, Bilal Ahmad, Innocent Mufungizi, Frank Offei Odonkor, Elie Kihanduka, Christian Tague, Calvin R. Wei, Francois Rhugendabanga, Rodrigue Fikiri Bavurhe, Hugues Cakirwa, Fabien Balagizi, Aymar Akilimali, Freddy Zihindula, Michée Sanza Kanda, Amos Kipkorir Langat, Medical Research Circle (MedReC) Collaborators   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Critical Review of Mycotoxin Contamination in Food and Feed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Neighboring Countries: Challenges and Future Directions. [PDF]

Toxins (Basel)
Kasongo MK, Duki AM, Masiala CT, De Saeger S, Diana Di Mavungu J.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Comment on ‘Comparing specificity and seroconversion sensitivity among major blood screening assays for human immunodeficiency virus and viral hepatitis’

Vox Sanguinis, EarlyView.
Ramune Sepetiene, Mohamed Ali, Guillermo Orjuela, Ted Kieffer, Ellen Ollson, Axel Stover, Jason Kang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A 5‐Year Retrospective Morbidity Profile of School‐Aged Children at Ho Polyclinic, Volta Region, Ghana: Skin Conditions, Malaria, and Respiratory Illnesses as Leading Causes (2018–2022)

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
Analysis of 10,428 outpatient consultations among school‐aged children attending Ho Polyclinic, Ghana (2018–2022), showed that three conditions accounted for 77.4% of all morbidity: skin conditions (38.3%), malaria (23.0%), and respiratory conditions (16.1%).
Anthoinette Adesope Ekuban, Frank Baiden
wiley   +1 more source

Introduction of a standardized semi-quantitative body condition scoring system for cattle and pigs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [PDF]

Vet Anim Sci
Kinzie PR, Merritt S, Lombe B, Halbrook M, Witte D, Vakaniaki EH, Adam S, Madidi L'k'ye A, Mukadi PK, Mfwankang M, Mona J, Kanonge D, Melofchik C, Muyembe-Tamfum JJ, Hoff NA, Hensley LE, Mbala-Kingebeni P, Twabela A, Rimoin AW.   +18 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Mpox Airborne Transmission: A Systematic Review

Reviews in Medical Virology, Volume 36, Issue 5, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Since May 2022, mpox has been reported across multiple nonendemic regions, with concurrent outbreaks in diverse geographic settings, raising concerns about broader international spread. However, evidence regarding the risk of airborne transmission remains limited.
Lucas Ferreira Theotonio dos Santos, Leonardo Javier Arcuri, Viviane Aparecida R. Sant’Anna, Patrícia Campos Couto, Guilherme de Paula P. Schettino, Luiz Vicente Rizzo, Henrique Andrade R. Fonseca   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Geographical disparities and programmatic determinants of hydrocele surgery and lymphoedema management coverage for lymphatic filariasis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2018-2024: A national analysis of routine programme data. [PDF]

PLoS Negl Trop Dis
Makenga Bof JC, Muteba D.
europepmc   +1 more source