scholarly journals The impact of four years of semiannual treatments with albendazole alone on lymphatic filariasis and soil-transmitted helminth infections: A community-based study in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. e0008322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sébastien D. S. Pion ◽  
Cédric B. Chesnais ◽  
Naomi P. Awaca-Uvon ◽  
Johnny Vlaminck ◽  
Anlimou Abdou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lymphatic Filariasis ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Helminth Infections ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Community-based survey on helminth infections in Kwilu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and implications for local control strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. e0008745
Author(s):  
Raquel Inocencio da Luz ◽  
Sylvie Linsuke ◽  
Clémentine Roucher ◽  
Alain Mpanya ◽  
Jane Nyandele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Control ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Helminth Infections ◽  
Republic Of The Congo

Conflicts in Biafra, Katanga and Cabinda as a result of the geopolitical legacy of colonialism

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (10-3) ◽  
pp. 238-246
Author(s):  
Olga Dzhenchakova
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Economic Factor ◽  
Colonial Period ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Post Colonial ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Impact

The article considers the impact of the colonial past of some countries in sub-Saharan Africa and its effect on their development during the post-colonial period. The negative consequences of the geopolitical legacy of colonialism are shown on the example of three countries: Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Angola, expressed in the emergence of conflicts in these countries based on ethno-cultural, religious and socio-economic contradictions. At the same time, the focus is made on the economic factor and the consequences of the consumer policy of the former metropolises pursuing their mercantile interests were mixed.

scholarly journals The impact of support programmes for survivors of sexual violence: micro-level evidence from eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Amisi ◽  
Rosalie Biaba Apassa ◽  
Aline Cikara ◽  
Gudrun Østby ◽  
Ragnhild Nordås ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
Micro Level ◽  
Support Programmes ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Impact of Different Types of Violence on Ebola Virus Transmission During the 2018–2020 Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

2020 ◽  
Vol 222 (12) ◽  
pp. 2021-2029
Author(s):  
John Daniel Kelly ◽  
Sarah Rae Wannier ◽  
Cyrus Sinai ◽  
Caitlin A Moe ◽  
Nicole A Hoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Linear Time ◽  
Series Data ◽  
Absolute Increase ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
Health Zone ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Violent Events

Abstract Background Our understanding of the different effects of targeted versus nontargeted violence on Ebola virus (EBOV) transmission in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is limited. Methods We used time-series data of case counts to compare individuals in Ebola-affected health zones in DRC, April 2018–August 2019. Exposure was number of violent events per health zone, categorized into Ebola-targeted or Ebola-untargeted, and into civilian-induced, (para)military/political, or protests. Outcome was estimated daily reproduction number (Rt) by health zone. We fit linear time-series regression to model the relationship. Results Average Rt was 1.06 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.02–1.11). A mean of 2.92 violent events resulted in cumulative absolute increase in Rt of 0.10 (95% CI, .05–.15). More violent events increased EBOV transmission (P = .03). Considering violent events in the 95th percentile over a 21-day interval and its relative impact on Rt, Ebola-targeted events corresponded to Rt of 1.52 (95% CI, 1.30–1.74), while civilian-induced events corresponded to Rt of 1.43 (95% CI, 1.21–1.35). Untargeted events corresponded to Rt of 1.18 (95% CI, 1.02–1.35); among these, militia/political or ville morte events increased transmission. Conclusions Ebola-targeted violence, primarily driven by civilian-induced events, had the largest impact on EBOV transmission.

scholarly journals Fragile States Index Considering Climate Factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Geng-Jian Zhou ◽  
Qiao-Xu Qin ◽  
Wei-Zhou Lin ◽  
Yuan-Biao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Fragile States ◽  
Climate Factors ◽  
Profound Impact ◽  
The Past ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
Intervention Policy ◽  
Earth’S Climate ◽  
The Impact

Over the past few decades, the Earth’s climate has undergone conspicuous changes, some of which have a profound impact on social and governmental systems. The purpose of this paper is to establish a model for measuring national fragile and the impact of climate change on a country. For this purpose, we first define the Fragile States Index (FSI) to measure the fragility of a country based on population, crime rate and education, which are the three aspects that most countries or regions will focus on. Second, we use the FSI to illustrate how climate change affects the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Third, we analyze the definitive indicators of Indonesia and predict the changes of FSI. Finally, the effects of each intervention policy were obtained by analyzing Indonesia’s intervention policy on environmental change. To provide ideas for intervention on climate change.

scholarly journals Polio immunity and the impact of mass immunization campaigns in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Vaccine ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (42) ◽  
pp. 5693-5699 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arend Voorman ◽  
Nicole A. Hoff ◽  
Reena H. Doshi ◽  
Vivian Alfonso ◽  
Patrick Mukadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Mass Immunization ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Biodiversity of the Cocoa Agroforests of the Bengamisa-Yangambi Forest Landscape in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Forests ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1096
Author(s):  
Germain Batsi ◽  
Denis Jean Sonwa ◽  
Lisette Mangaza ◽  
Jérôme Ebuy ◽  
Jean-Marie Kahindo
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Floristic Composition ◽  
Forest Degradation ◽  
Agroforestry Systems ◽  
Congo Basin ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Forest Landscape ◽  
Cocoa Agroforestry ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
The Impact

Cocoa agroforestry has evolved into an accepted natural resource conservation strategy in the tropics. It is regularly proposed as one of the main uses for REDD+ projects (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. However, few studies have characterized the cocoa agroforestry systems in this country. Hence, this research proposes to determine the impact of distance from Kisangani (the unique city in the landscape) and land-use intensity on the floristic composition of cocoa agroforests in Bengamisa-Yangambi forest landscape in the Congo Basin. The results revealed that species diversity and density of plants associated with cocoa are influenced by the distance from Kisangani (the main city in the landscape and province). Farmers maintain/introduce trees that play one or more of several roles. They may host caterpillars, provide food, medicine, or timber, or deliver other functions such as providing shade to the cocoa tree. Farmers maintain plants with edible products (mainly oil palms) in their agroforests more than other plants. Thus, these agroforests play key roles in conserving the floristic diversity of degraded areas. As cocoa agroforestry has greater potential for production, biodiversity conservation, and environmental protection, it should be used to slow down or even stop deforestation and forest degradation.

scholarly journals Trends of Maternal Health Service Coverage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Pooled Cross-Sectional Study of MICS 2010 to 2018

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fuyu Guo ◽  
Xinran Qi ◽  
Huayi Xiong ◽  
Qiwei He ◽  
Tingkai Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Skilled Birth Attendance ◽  
Maternal Health Service ◽  
Maternal Healthcare ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Birth Attendance ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Maternal health service is essential for reducing maternal and newborn mortality. However, maternal health service status in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains poorly understood. This study aims to explore the trends of antenatal care (ANC) and skilled birth attendance coverage in the past decade in the DRC.Methods The 13,313 participants were from two rounds of Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey (MICS) conducted by the National Institute of Statistics of the Ministry of Planning of the DRC, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in 2010 and 2017-2018. A regression-based method was adopted to calculate the adjusted coverages of ANC and skilled birth attendance. Subgroup analysis based on different socioeconomic status (SES) was conducted to explore the impact of domestic conflicts.Results From 2010 to 2018, the overall weighted ANC coverage declined from 87.3% (95% CI 84.1% to 86.0%) to 82.4% (95% CI 81.1% to 84.0%), while the overall weighted skilled birth attendance coverage increased from 74.2% (95% CI 72.5% to 76.0%) to 85.2% (95% CI 84.1% to 86.0%) in the DRC. The adjusted ANC coverage and adjusted skilled birth attendance coverage both declined in the Kasai Oriental, but both increased in the Nord Kivu and Sud Kivu. In the Kasai region, the largest decline for the adjusted coverages of ANC and skilled birth attendance was found among the poorest women. Nevertheless, in the Kivu region, both the adjusted coverages of ANC and the skilled birth attendance increased for the poorest women. Conclusions With lasting domestic conflicts, there was a systemic deterioration of maternal healthcare coverage in some regions, particularly among people with low SES. While in some other regions, maternal healthcare service was not severely disrupted due possibly to the substantial international health assistance.

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