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Evaluation and treatment of mental health symptoms among unaccompanied migrant children and adolescents in the United States: A systematic review

JCPP Advances, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Unaccompanied migrant youths are at elevated risk for exposure to trauma and related mental health challenges, but there is minimal evidence guiding best practices. We conducted a systematic review of quantitative studies that examined mental health evaluation and treatment services for unaccompanied migrant youths resettled in the ...
Natan J. Vega Potler, Sebastian Villegas, Dorice Vieira, Sarah M. Horwitz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ethnobotanical survey of anti-infective plants used by traditional healers in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Infectious diseases are a real public health problem. Faced with the problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in their treatments, it is essential to find alternative solutions. Purpose The present study aimed to gather more information
Claude-Josué K. Muanga, Miryam M. Luzala, Arland Landamambou, Joseph Kyana, Merveille K. Mayuwu, Espoir K. Kambale, Patrick B. Memvanga   +6 more
doaj   +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
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From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
wiley   +1 more source

Surgical endoscopic management of sinonasal diseases in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is considered the gold standard for the surgical management of sinonasal diseases but remains relatively less well known in our region.
Alain NTUMBA MALEMBA, Sympho Mpiana Junior, Yasmin Tshingamb Kamin, Elisabeth NGIMBI NTUMBA , Emile Kayembe Kabutakapua, Hilaire Kalala Kabala, Elisée KEMBIA TSHIKOLU , Claudine MPANZU KIASI , Augustin TSHIMBADI NKONGOLO , Patrick LEVIE , Dieudonné Nyembue Tshipukane   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi Producing CTX-M-15 Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

, 2017
<p>We report a typhoid fever case with a Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi isolate showing extended spectrum &beta;-lactamase (ESBL) production in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
O. Lunguya, Jan Jacobs, J. Jacobs, Pieter-Jan Ceyssens, S. Bertrand, Deo Lulengwa, Stijn Deborggraeve, V.K. Wong, Gordon Dougan, B. Barbé, L. Masendu, P.J. Ceyssens, Vanessa K Wong, G. Dougan, S. Deborggraeve, M.F. Phoba, Marie-France Phoba, Sandra Van Puyvelde, D. Lulengwa, Octavie Lunguya, S. Van Puyvelde, Barbara Barbé, Lysette Masendu, Sophie Bertrand   +23 more
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Beyond Skin and Eyes: The Medical and Social Burden of Oculocutaneous Albinism in Africa: A Narrative Review

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetic disorder found worldwide, but its impact is particularly pronounced in the African continent. This results from both a higher prevalence and the persistent myths and superstitions surrounding the condition in many African communities.
Rebecca Donadoni, Niccolò Capurro, Alessandro Svizzero, Valeria Brazzelli   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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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Localization Through Coordination? Implementing the Humanitarian‐Development‐Peace Nexus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Public Administration and Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As a global concept and initiative, the Humanitarian‐Development‐Peace Nexus (HDPN) aims to improve integration across the traditionally siloed humanitarian, development, and security sectors, while foregrounding the involvement of local actors.
Marie‐Eve Desrosiers, Haley J. Swedlund   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mpox: Epidemiological profile and factors associated with complications in the Isangi Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction The Mpox outbreak in non-endemic regions has recently attracted global attention. The Isangi Territory has experienced Mpox epidemic outbreaks in recent years, during which several deaths were reported. Purpose This study aimed to
Dieu-Merci KOMBOZI, V. K. Feruzi, Guld Amosi, Kakule Lwanga, Valentin Bolekaleka, Basandja Longembe, Tagoto Tepungipame, Losimba Likwela   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source