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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
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Availability of Cancer Screening Across HIV Treatment Sites in the IeDEA Consortium

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
In recent years, incorporating comprehensive cancer screening strategies into routine HIV care has gained growing attention. This survey of 220 sites providing HIV care across 41 countries shows that cervical cancer screening has increased in availability over time.
Rachael A. Pellegrino, Bryan E. Shepherd, Sanjay Pujari, Valeria Fink, Gad Murenzi, Miriam Nakalembe, Sally B. Coburn, Eliane Rohner, Antoine Jaquet, Caroline Lade, Brenda Crabtree Ramirez, Kathryn Anastos, Aggrey Semeere, Lesley S. Park, Limpho Mokone, Simon Boni, I Ketut Agus Somia, Emilia M. Jalil, Adebola Adedimeji, Omenge Orang'o, Michael J. Silverberg, Kumbirai Pise Quarter, Eugène Messou, Jeremy Ross, Eduardo Gotuzzo, Patricia Lelo, Helen Byakwaga, Oliver Ezechi, Jonathan Euvrard, Fernanda Maruri, Chad J. Achenbach, Jessica L. Castilho, on behalf of International epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA)   +32 more
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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
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EBOLA, MEASLES, COVID-19 AND INSURGENCY – THE MULTIPLE FRONTS OF WAR IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

, 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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What Role Do Finance Ministers Play in Political Business Cycles? Evidence‐Based on a New African Dataset

International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates how the personal characteristics of finance ministers influence political budget cycles in Africa. Using a new dataset covering 300 finance ministers across 23 countries from 1980 to 2020, we find that political budget cycles primarily take the form of increased government consumption during election years.
Christine Olivia Strong
wiley   +1 more source

Quality of life and medication adherence of hypertensive patients in Eastern DR Congo: a cross-sectional study

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
Introduction: Hypertension represents a significant public health issue and stands as one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, affecting both developed and developing nations.
Roland Muyisa, Emile Watumwa, Divine Mataula, Arma Nzanzu, Amani Ngavo, Robert Kanduki, Apollinaire SaaSita, Jacques Wahangire, Jean Paul Mwalitsa, Adélar Kalima, François Mbahweka   +10 more
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Revisiting the Nexus Between Trade Liberalisation and Income Inequality: The Case of Sub‐Saharan African Countries

International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper examines the impact of trade liberalisation on income inequality across 24 Sub‐Saharan African (SSA) countries from 2000 to 2020. Using IV‐Tobit and 2SLS models, we consistently find that greater trade openness significantly exacerbates inequality in the region. Critically, we document an inverted U‐shaped relationship between trade
Guivis Zeufack Nkemgha, Le Roi Nso Fils, Ulrich Kevin Kamwa   +2 more
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Evaluation of the anaerobic biodegradability of household organic waste in the Kinshasa City

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Anaerobic digestion (AD) can be used to produce a more environmentally friendly form of energy from municipal solid waste (MSW) and to clean up urban environments.  The application of this technology to MSW produced in Kinshasa city (KC)
Beaudrique Bodrigue NSIMBA, Pierre L. Luhata, Haddy K. Mbuyi, clement inkoto, Norbert L. Basosila, Pius Tshimankinda Mpiana   +5 more
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Characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies in sub‐Saharan Africa: A systematic mapping of literature between 2012 and 2022

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 51-62, April 2025.
Abstract Background High maternal mortality rates in sub‐Saharan Africa necessitate the need for aligned research focusing on prevalent causes and neglected conditions in the region. Objective This mapping review aimed to describe the characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies between 2012 and 2022 in sub‐Saharan Africa and identify gaps ...
Ijeoma Solarin, Cherlynn Dumbura, Darshnika Pemi Lakhoo, Kshama Chande, Gloria Maimela, Stanley Luchters, Matthew Chersich, for the HE2AT Center   +7 more
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Factors associated with urinary lithiasis detected by ultrasound and radiography at the Cinquantenaire Hospital of Kisangani

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Urinary lithiasis is an increasingly significant public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. However, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), epidemiological data and factors associated with this condition remain limited ...
Jean-Paul BAMBALE LIMENGO, Lambert AHUKA LONGOMBE, Tacite MAZOBA KPANYA, Lwanga KAKULE LWANGA, Angèle MBONGO TANZIA, Dadi FALAY SADIKI, Alliance TAGOTO TEPUNGIPAME, Serge BISUTA FUEZA, Charles KAYEMBE TSHILUMBA, Antoine MOLUA AUNDU   +9 more
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