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Cross-sectional study of dental cellulitis and associated factors in Kinshasa City, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal, 2023
Introduction The prevalence of dental cellulitis remains high in developing countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and its epidemiology varies by region and country.
Adelin Baudoin NZUDJOM FOCHE , Paul BOBE ALIFI LETA , Trésor RAMAZANI HARUNA , Charles MFUTU MANA, Jean-Paul SEKELE ISOURADI BOURLEY , Hippolyte SITUAKIBANZA NANI-TUMA , Moïse MONIZI MAWANU, Dan MULUMBA NKELENDA, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua,l   +8 more
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Diarrhoea, acute respiratory infection, and fever among children in the Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]

, 2009
Several years of war have created a humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with extensive disruption of civil society, the economy and provision of basic services including health care.
Kandala, Ngianga-Bakwin, Nzita Kikhela, D., Cappuccio, Francesco, Emina Be-Ofuriyua, Jacques   +3 more
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Medicinal plants with antimicrobial, larvicidal, and repellent properties: An ethnopharmacological survey from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Infectious diseases (IDs) constitute a real public health problem in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Purpose This survey aimed to gather more information about the plants used in the DRC for anti-infective, larvicidal, or ...
Joseph Kyana, Miryam M. Luzala, Claude-Josué K. Muanga, Eunice N. Zola, Sébastien N. Wendji, Benny M. Vuangi, Patience M. Biniandgie, Christelle T. Ketty, Guillaume M. Tshimanga, Aimé L. Ndonga, Jonathan B. Kasongo, Vinel M. Eyobi, Jessica M. Ntumba, William E. Ndjibu, Shekinah I. Kanza, Grâce M. Mantshumba, Merveille T. N. Ngbanzo, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Félicien M. Kasali, Patrick B. Memvanga   +19 more
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Picking up the bill - improving health-care utilisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo through user fee subsidisation: a before and after study. [PDF]

, 2014
BACKGROUND: User fees have been shown to constitute a major barrier to the utilisation of health-care, particularly in low-income countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Importantly, such barriers can lead to the exclusion of vulnerable
van Griensven, Johan, Zachariah, Rony, Daniel Carter, Seb Mhatre, Maini, Rishma, Van den Bergh, Rafael, Mhatre, Seb, Tayler-Smith, Katie, Ousley, Janet, Katie Tayler-Smith, Carter, Daniel, Rishma Maini, Lara Ho, Janet Ousley, Ho, Lara, Johan van Griensven, Rafael Van den Bergh, Rony Zachariah   +17 more
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Ethnobotanical survey on anti-tuberculosis plants in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious public health issue in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, the lack of appropriate treatment has led to the emergence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), which poses a significant ...
Malangu Lambert Muamba, Kitambala Marsi Mbayo , Numbi Evodie Wa Ilunga , Ilunga Eddy Mbuyu , Kabeya Justin Kanda , Otete François Dikala , Ebalantshim Daniel Munakongo, Mwinensenge James Maloba , Nonga Welcome Muyumba , Kalonji Serge Mbuyi , Muya Richard Kalunga , Tsheko Manya , Kihuya Eddy Ngoy , B. J. Kanangila , Mutombo Emery Kalonda , Kankenza Léonard Kalanda , Simbi Jean-Baptiste Lumbu , Clement L. LIYONGO   +17 more
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The informal pharmaceuticals market in the Democratic Republic of Congo

, 1998
In 1996 UNRISD sponsored a survey, using questionnaires, interviews and participant research, into the parallel pharmaceutical market in the Democratic Republic of Congo (then Zaire).
Nsarhaza Bishikwabo, Kizito
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The impact of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome on cognitive impairment in patients monitored at the University Clinics of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Cognitive impairment is common in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), particularly in severe cases, but it often remains underdiagnosed.
Jean Paul Pholo Manzimbala , Fifi MANANA, Christian MATANDA, Gabriel LEMA, Eddy MBAMBU, Augustin NGE, Thierry MATONA, Boniface TETE, Mireille NGANGA, Richard MATANDA, Jérôme SOKOLO   +10 more
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Impact of dyslipidemia on cochleovestibular disorders in diabetic patients attending ENT Services at Boyambi Hospital, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Cochlear and vestibular disorders, particularly hearing loss, represent a public health concern in diabetic patients. Several factors may be responsible for this condition, including dyslipidemia (blood lipid imbalance).
Henriette Mudwanga Linda, Jean Paul Pholo Manzimbala , Gabriel Lema, Danny Mafuta, Gibency Mfulani, Christian Matanda, Eddy Mbambu, Richard Matanda, Gedikondele Jérôme Sokolo   +8 more
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Organisation of Health Care During an Outbreak of Marburg Haemorrhagic Fever in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 1999.

, 2004
Organising health care was one of the tasks of the International Scientific and Technical Committee during the 1998-1999 outbreak in Durba/Watsa, in the north-eastern province (Province Orientale), Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tshioko, F., Mustin, J P, Olinda, Loku Abisa, Muyembe-Tamfum, J. J., Sleurs, H, Pirard, Patricia, Mustin, Jean Pierre, Kinuani, L\ue9on, Libande, M, Kinuani, L, Colebunders, Robert, Kinuani, Léon, Muyembe-Tamfum, Jean-Jacques, Libande, Modeste, Tshomba, Antoine, Pirard, P, Colebunders, R., Mustin, J. P., Borchert, M., Tshomba, A., Sleurs, Hilde, Olinda, L. A., Borchert, M, Olinda, L A, Pirard, P., Sleurs, H., Tshomba, A, Kinuani, L., Libande, M., Colebunders, R, Tshioko, Florimond, Borchert, Matthias, Muyembe-Tamfum, J J, Tshioko, F   +33 more
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Evaluating the (comparative) safety profile of the novel oral polio vaccine type 2 using individual case safety reports in VigiBase

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aim Novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) was used under the WHO emergency use listing for circulating vaccine‐derived polio virus (cVDPV) outbreaks from 2021 to 2023. We assessed nOPV2 adverse events following immunization (AEFIs) and compared its safety profile to other vaccines using VigiBase.
Comfort Kunak Ogar, Malede Mequanent Sisay, Leonardo Roque‐Pereira, Christine Leopold, Patrick C. Souverein, Aukje K. Mantel‐Teeuwisse, Marie L. De Bruin   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source