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Diagnostic performance of the SD Bioline Malaria Ag Pf® rapid diagnostic test for malaria screening among school-aged children in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction School-aged children in malaria-endemic regions often harbour asymptomatic and low-density infections, constituting a hidden reservoir that complicates malaria control efforts.
Alain Yamba Mukendi, Augustin Kabongo-Tshibaka, Nestor Kalala-Tshituka , Faustin Ndjibu-Mpoji, Alphonse Lufuluabu Mpemba, Bernard Ngombo Katende, Florence Cindibu Kalonji, Alain Cimuanga-Mukanya , Joris Likwela Losimba, Evariste Tshibangu Kabamba, Nadine Kayiba-Kalenda   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Control of konzo in the Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]

, 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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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

Endogenous and exogenous dynamics of urban water quality degradation: Analysis of corrosion mechanisms and organic loading in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction In many sub-Saharan African cities, aging and intermittently pressurized drinking water distribution networks can compromise water quality beyond the treatment plant.
Glodi Mangaka, Gurvitch Nsiala, Prisca Kalonji, Olivier Munduku, Joel Ahanikow, Julien Kabalako, Camille Nsimanda, Emmanuel Biey, Dieudonné Musibono   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pharmacometric evaluation of pre‐referral rectal artesunate in children with severe malaria

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims Parenteral artesunate is the preferred first‐line treatment for severe malaria. Pre‐referral rectal artesunate suppositories are recommended where parenteral treatment is inaccessible. In this study, we compared dihydroartemisinin exposure and model‐predicted early parasite clearance following rectal artesunate and intravenous artesunate in ...
Ayorinde Adehin, Marie A. Onyamboko, Caterina Fanello, Nicholas J. White, Nicholas P. J. Day, Richard M. Hoglund, Joel Tarning   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Radiologic patterns of distant organ metastasis in advanced breast cancer patients: A report of 114 computed tomography cases in private and public medical practice in Kinshasa

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Distant metastases from breast cancer represent a major determinant of prognosis and therapeutic decision-making. Computed tomography (CT) plays a central role in staging advanced disease, particularly in resource-limited settings where ...
Lys Kamba Makwanza, Jean Tshibola Mukaya, Frederick Tshienda Tshibasu, Stéphane Tong Yanda, Djo Mbo Iyoto, Désiré Kulima Mashinda, Antoine Andu Molua, Taty Latelabwe Mbutiwi, Christian Otem Ndesazim, Gertrude Mvila Luyeye   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

EBOLA, MEASLES, COVID-19 AND INSURGENCY – THE MULTIPLE FRONTS OF WAR IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO [PDF]

, 2020
North Kivu (Figure 1) is the epicentre of the Kivu Conflict where armed conflict between the military of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo – FARDC) and the Hutu Power group has resulted in violent ...
Datta, Rashmi, Sasidharan, S., Sasidharan, Shibu, Shibu Sasidharan, Rashmi Datta, Datta, R.   +5 more
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A Critical Analysis of Microsoft's Rhetoric and Reality of Sustainability Engagement

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study critically examines Microsoft's environmental, social and governance (ESG) rhetoric and operational reality, to offer insights that extend beyond conventional greenwashing or bluewashing. Drawing on over 20 years of Microsoft's sustainability reports (2003–2024), third‐party ESG evaluations and media investigations, it employs ...
Omaima A. G. Hassan, Iqbal Khadaroo
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of the Humanitarian Programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]

, 2008
In 2004 over 1.1 million people remained displaced by ongoing conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo and millions of others continued to live in areas affected by violence and disease.
Bubuya, Rose, Scott, Ivan, Mwambutsa, Clovis   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Contribution to the study of faecal sludge as a resource for the city and province of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Self-contained sanitation systems such as septic tanks, latrines, and public toilets store faecal sludge, which must be regularly evacuated.
Papy D. Kawata, Clément Liyongo Inkoto, Victor Pwema, Irène Kibal, Jules M. Kitadi, Munanasi Mimbwete, Dieu-donné E. A. Musibono   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source