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Suicide in Muslim‐Majority Countries Within the WHO African Region: A Narrative Review of Epidemiology and SocioCultural Factors

open access: yesPublic Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
We assessed estimates on suicide in eleven Muslim‐majority countries located within the WHO African region, focusing on available epidemiological patterns and discussing relevant sociocultural, religious, legal and data‐quality considerations. Suicide rates varied widely across the region.
S. M. Yasir Arafat   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dual Burden of Conflicts and Healthcare Collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Call for Action

open access: yesPublic Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
The dual burden of conflict and healthcare attacks in the DRC has led to system collapse, resulting in the destruction of facilities, massive displacement, and the resurgence of deadly outbreaks. Urgent global action and coordinated, sustained investments are imperative to protect health services and prevent further catastrophe.
Emile Cyubahiro, Darius Benimana
wiley   +1 more source

The Spectrum of Ocular Diseases in the Onchocerciasis-Endemic Focus of Raga in South Sudan. [PDF]

open access: yesRes Rep Trop Med
Sube KL   +10 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding for the First 6 Months Among Children Under Five in Internally Displaced Persons Camps in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo; a Cross‐Sectional Study

open access: yesPublic Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's IDPs camps in Goma have very few mothers who are exclusively breastfeeding their children, which is less than half of what is considered the standard by both national and international guidelines. ABSTRACT Introduction Giving only breast milk in the first 6 months lowers the chances of childhood diseases and death.
Alimasi Kashafali   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and associated risk factors of hypertension among university staff: a cross-sectional study at the University of Juba, South Sudan. [PDF]

open access: yesPan Afr Med J
Alier KP   +10 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Proceedings of the Global Health Focus Youth Conference 2025: The Role of Young People in Advancing Global Health Education, Research, and Leadership

open access: yesPublic Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Youth represent the largest and most interconnected generation but remain underserved by traditional and global health structures. In Africa alone, nearly 60% of the population is under the age of 25, and the continent's youthful population is projected to reach almost 1 billion by 2050.
Zhinya Kawa Othman   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

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