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Assessing the severity and the incidence of Cassava Root Necrosis Disease (CRND) in western Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]

, 2020
Open Access ArticleCassava is the staple food in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where both the roots and leaves are consumed. This crop is susceptible to several viral diseases, including Cassava Mosaic Disease(CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak ...
Bakelana, Z., Betezi, M., Kalonji, M., Kanana, T., Lema, K.M., Mahungu, N., Mayanza, K., Monde, G., Mukendi, T., Mwangu, K., Pita, J., Tevo, N., Tshiamala, N., Tuwizana, N.   +13 more
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Human African trypanosomiasis amongst urban residents in Kinshasa: a case-control study. [PDF]

, 2004
BACKGROUND: Increasing numbers of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) cases have been reported in urban residents of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Congo since 1996. We set up a case-control study to identify risk factors for the disease.
Bilengue CM, Burke J, Dupont WD, Gouteux JP, Gouteux JP, Grebaut P, Magnus E, Meda AH, Mulumba PM, Noireau F, Okia M, Van Hoof L., Van Nieuwenhove S, Watsenga TN, World Health Organisation, Wyatt GB   +15 more
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Knowledge, attitude and practice about cancer of the uterine cervix among women living in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]

, 2014
Background: Cervical cancer is the most frequent cancer of women in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Nevertheless, the level of women's awareness about cervical cancer is unknown.
Ali-Risasi, Catherine, Mulumba, Paul, Praet, Marleen, Vanden Broeck, Davy, Verdonck, Kristien   +4 more
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Attempts to identify Cassava Brown Streak Virus in western Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]

, 2020
Open Access ArticleRoot necrosis similar to those of the cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) were observed on cassava in western provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR.Congo) in the early 2000’s. However molecular laboratory diagnosis were not
Bakelana, Z., Harvey, J., Kanana, T., Kayuki, C., Laura, M.B., Lema, K.M., Lutete, D., Macharia, M., Magembe, E., Mahungu, N., Monde, G., Ndunguru, J., Pita, J., Tata-Hangy, W.   +13 more
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Recruiting a nonlocal language for performing local identity: indexical appropriations of Lingala in the Congolese border town Goma [PDF]

, 2013
This article describes discursive processes by which inhabitants of the Congolese border town Goma attribute new indexical values to Lingala, a language exogenous to the area of which most Goma inhabitants only possess limited knowledge.
Büscher, Karen, D'hondt, Sigurd, Meeuwis, Michael   +2 more
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Critical Assessment of Transfusional Practices in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department At the University Hospital of Kinshasa

Journal of Blood Medicine, 2023
Yvon Wangi Ngoy,1– 3 Mireille Solange Nganga Nkanga,1,2 Guy Ndelembo Baina,1 Audrey Katende Katende,3 Jacques Bikaula Ngwidiwo,1 Lethy Mpudi Massamba,1 Fanny Walo Diessa,1 Bienvenu Kuyangisa Boloko,1 Héritier Mawalala Malengele,2,4 Benjamin Longo-Mbenza2,
Wangi Ngoy Y, Nganga Nkanga MS, Ndelembo Baina G, Katende Katende A, Bikaula Ngwidiwo J, Mpudi Massamba L, Walo Diessa F, Kuyangisa Boloko B, Mawalala Malengele H, Longo-Mbenza B   +9 more
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Résultats commentés de l’enquête sur l’informalité et les mutations socioéconomiques qui s’opèrent à Kinshasa [PDF]

Mouvements et Enjeux Sociaux, 2023
En apportant une contribution essentielle à l’analyse dynamique de la pauvreté des ménages urbains en RDC, la présente étude éclaire sur l’évolution des activités des micro-entreprises de l’informel et les mutations socioéconomiques qui s’opèrent et ...
Léopold PONGO OSOMBA W’OMATETE
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Immunisation-related knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

South African Family Practice, 2008
Background: In the Democratic Republic of Congo, it was reported in 1995 that the routine coverage for BCG was as low as 47%, and that it was 27% for DPT3, 28% for OPV3 and 39% for measles vaccine. The trend also was declining unevenly.
Mala A. Mapatano, Patrick K. Kayembe, Astride L. Piripiri, Jean K. Nyandwe   +3 more
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Incidence et sévérité de la mosaïque africaine du manioc dans les champs et les jardins de case à Kinshasa (République Démocratique du Congo) [PDF]

Tropicultura, 2017
Incidence and Severity of the African Cassava Mosaic in Fields and Home Gardens in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo). A prospective survey was carried out from 2010 to 2011 in the cassava fields of Kimwenza and Mitendi and the home gardens of ...
Kadima Kabemba, N., Munganga Gikug, J., Bulubulu Otono, F., Mutambel'Hity, SND.   +3 more
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Genital prolapse: epidemiology, clinic and therapeutic at Saint Joseph hospital of Kinshasa

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
The aim of the study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutical profile of genital prolapse in the Gynecology and Obstetrics Service of Saint Joseph Hospital of Kinshasa.
Antoine Tshimbundu Kayembe, Andy Mbangama Muela, Alex Mutombo Baleka, Dieudonné Sengeyi Mushengezi, Rahma Rachid Tozin   +4 more
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