Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)

Published February 2, 2026
Volume 5 Numero 1

L’accès et le recours aux soins

Jean MACAIRE MUSITU UKONDALEMBA, Jean Pierre AMULI JIWE, MUKANDU BASUA BABINTU Leyka (Author)
250-258
Social representation of Buruli ulcer (mbasu) by the inhabitants of Kikwit in Democratic Republic of Congo
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Sabina BRIKI SAKWE, Gabriel BOLOMBE LIONGO, Marie-Claire OMANYONDO OHAMBE (Author)
393-400
Perceptions of Married Couples on Infertility: The Case of the ‘’Clinique Ngaliema’’ in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
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Emilie MBOLO ZONGA, Samuel BAPIDIA NZENGU, Dominique JACQUEMAN, Jacques LOFANDJOLA MASUMBUKU, Augustin TSHITADI MAKANGU (Author)
291-300
Perceptions and Expectations of Nurses Regarding Continuing Education in Palliative Care at the University Clinics of Kinshasa
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David KOKANGO MOKUBA, Bellarmin KWETE MINGA (Author)
456-466
Implementation of free maternity care at the ‘’Hôpital Général de Référence de N’djili’’ in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Les facteurs et inégalités sociales de santé

Thomas DIWAMBANZILA TUKALAKIESE, Leyka MUKANDU BASUA BABINTU, Marie-Claire OMANYONDO OHAMBE (Author)
384-392
Factors Associated with Perinatal Mortality at the General Referral Hospital of the Evangelical Medical Institute of Kimpese, Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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La prévention, l’éducation et la promotion de la santé

Chrisante Ibrahim UCIRCAN BULE, Dieu-Merci AMUDA BABA, Jacques LOFANDJOLA MASUMBUKU, Gerard ELOKO EYA MATANGELO (Author)
310-319
Overview of community participation in health promotion in conflict and fragility contexts: Operationality of community dynamics in the Logo Health Zone, Democratic Republic of Congo
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François MULUMBA LUMBALA, Jean NGALAMULUME KANKONDE, Samuel BAPIDIA NZENGU, Justin TSHISUAMA LOBO, Célestin M’FUAMBA MATUNGA, Marie-Claire OMANYONDO OHAMBE, Leyka MUKANDU BASUA BABINTU (Author)
418-425
Impact of the non-registration of children in the Civil Registry on the planning of health activities in the Kalonda West Health Zone, Kasaï Province
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José KANKU MPANDA, Gerard ELOKO EYA MATANGELO, Emery KAFINGA LUZOLO (Author)
587-595
Completeness and Timeliness of the Vaccination Schedule Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Among Children Aged 12–23 Months in the Kalonda-Ouest Health Zone, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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John WAMBASA ZARA, Lamy LUHUNU TAMUNDELE, Damien S.T. TSHIBANGU, Joséphine NTUMBA KANKOLONGO, NGBOLUA Koto-te-NYIWA, Paola MWANAMOKI MBOKOSO (Author)
418-442
Impact of raising awareness among first-time mothers on the application of optimal breastfeeding standards in the peripheral communes of Kinshasa (DRC).
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Alice MBUTSHU WALO, Gabriel BOLOMBE LIONGO, Marie-Claire OMANYONDO OHAMBE (Author)
401-409
Knowledge of pregnant women about danger signs during pregnancy in the N’djili health zone
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L’organisation de la prise en charge et la qualité des soins

Ulrich Pap SUDI ABUKE (Author)
97-105
Speech put in place by the revival churches of the commune of Kalamu (Kinshasa) in the fight against sickle cell disease (2003 – 2024).
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Paul KIMBAMAKO MAMPIA, Jean Jacques KISAKA NGIMBI, Charles NGANDOTE AKIKWA, Béni Roger NGANTSUI, Fidèle NZIBALANDA NDOKOLO (Author)
213-220
The contribution of clinical mentoring to improving the quality of care for people living with HIV in a resource limited context in the provinces of Kinshasa and grand Bandundu, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Jean-Pièrre NSENJI BANZA, Bonheur MATADI MATADI, Jean Jacques NGIMBI KISAKA, Augustin MAKANGU TSHITADI, BASUA BABINTU MUKANDU Leyka (Author)
320-326
Experiences and expectations of parents of children transfused for multiple crises of sickle cell anemia: The case of the Yolo Mixed Medicine Hospital, Kinshasa City-Province
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Patrick MUNDEMBE BONGBANGA, Roger MBUNGU MWIMBA, Félicien TSHIMUNGU KANDOLO, Tonton BOSAKO MANGA, Jules KANGITE MOTI, Jean-Paul KOTO-TE-NYIWA NGBOLUA (Author)
191-202
Effect of home-based follow-up strategies for pregnant women lost to antenatal care (ANC) on the reduction of emergency cesarean sections in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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L’environnement et la nutrition

M.A NYIMBE, K.T. LISANGI, E. B SOLOMO, M. P MWANAMOKI , D. L. Marie Claire YANDJU (Author)
9-19
Nutritional and toxicological value of four wild food plants in the Tshopo Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Richard KATUMBA, Nestor KABONGO TSHIVUADI, Sébastien KAPITA KAPANGA, Matthieu MUIMBIYI LUBO, Pascal TSHINDELE LUTUMBA, Jean KASUYI LUFULUABO (Author)
368-373
Microbiological Quality and Artisanal Processing of Tapioca in Mbuji-Mayi, Kasaï-Oriental Province: Critical Assessment and Perspectives for Improvement.
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Charlotte NGWAMASHI IMBOYO, Utilise MAKWELA NDOMBE, Placide MALUNG’M PER, Maurice MUSEMA, Charles KUTU, Freddy NGIENGI (Author)
259-268
Analysis of the Consolidation of Social Responsibility at Plantations Brabanta Mapangu (PBM)
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Utilise MAKWELA NDOMBE, NGWAMASHI IMBOYO, SUKUMA TERE, Emery SINDANI KULA-KULA, Tolérant LUBALEGA KIMBAMBA, Eustache KIDIKWADI TANGO (Author)
494-502
Evaluation of palm wine extraction methods and their environmental consequences in the Dwe Group, Kwilu: contribution of sustainable development theory.
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Marcelline YUMBU KASESE, Félicien LUKOKI LUYEYE, Pisco MENGA MUNKOLO, Erick BUKAKA, Bonaventure MASENS DA-MUSA YUNG, NAGAHUEDI MBONGU SODI (Author)
445-455
Diversité des chenilles comestibles et leurs plantes nourricières dans le groupement Kikwit Mbundji (Imbongo, territoire de Bulungu/R.D. Congo).
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La formation des professionnels de santé

Marie DAVOS NGAKO BANGA, Benjamin NDJOO SHONGO, Isidore ONOLEKA LONGENGO (Author)
230-238
Evaluation of the level of nursing training in the Bachelor's-Master's-Doctorate system: The case of the Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of North Ubangi in DR Congo
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Alphonse TIBA KIPUKU, Josué ONOYA WEDI, Emery KAFINGA LUZOLO, Bernard NTOTO NKUNZI (Author)
327-336
Determinants of Health Communication Deficits Among Healthcare Professionals and Low Community Participation in Routine Immunization Activities in the N’sele Health Zone
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Samuel BAPIDIA NZENGU, Emilie MBOLO ZONGA, Josué ONOYA WEDI, Augustin TSHITADI MAKANGU (Author)
239-249
Experience and Expectations of Final-Year Students Regarding the Organization and Functioning of the Bachelor's-Master's-Doctorate System in the Democratic Republic of Congo 2025
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Wilda MUVUMA MAZANGA, Joulia MUKANDA VUNDA, Charlène YUMBA MASAKA, Bertin MUKUNA NYEMBO, Augustin TSHITADI MAKANGU (Author)
301-309
Analysis of Continuing Education Needs Among Healthcare Professionals in the Fight Against Nosocomial Infections: Results of a Survey Conducted at the ‘’Hôpital Général de Référence de Nsona-Nkulu’’ in Kongo Central Province
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Les politiques de santé et la gestion des risques sanitaires

Sylvain LOWOLO DIONGO, Raymond ONAHYUKA LUSHIMA, Bellarmin KWETE MINGA, Paul-René LOHATA OKITOKOSA (Author)
473-485
Problems in managing the malnutrition control program in the DRC: the case of the Tshumbe Health Zone in Sankuru Province
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La santé communautaire, scolaire, et au travail

Roger MOLALA BONDOKO, Bernard NTOTO KUNZI, MUKANDU BASUA BASANTU LEYKA (Author)
35-44
Assessment of the level of knowledge, attitudes, and prevention practices of the population of Wangata in Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, in response to the Monkeypox epidemic in 2025
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John MUSENGA TSHIBANGU, Jean Félix TSHIYAMBA LUBADI AISHA, Clément ILUNGA MANDE (Author)
45-52
Factors associated with the occurrence of mental health problems among youth aged 12 to 24 in the city of Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Jean Claude BIYE TRA NGUNDE, Blaise MBEMBO WA MBEMBO, Aristote MATONDO, Damien S.T. TSHIBANGU, MUKANDU BASUA BABINTU LEYKA, Marie-Claire OMANYONDO OHAMBE, Jean-Paul KOTO-TE-NYIWA NGBOLUA (Author)
202-212
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Female Students in Higher Education and University Institution in the City of Gbado-lite in DR Congo on Voluntary Terminations of Pregnancy (Abortion).
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Jean Claude EFOLOKO LIKULU, Jean Pierre MOYENE ELONGI, Félicien KANDOLO TSHIMUNGU, Colette ASHANDE MASENGO, Tonton BOSAKO MANGA, Cathérine BUSA EBETE, Jules KANGITE MOTI (Author)
152-163
Reduction in mother-to-child transmission of HIV following an integrated couple-community intervention in Mbandaka (DRC)
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Anatole WIYAKA ETUKA, Christian MATONDO DIANZENZA, Freddy Robert OKANGOLA EKILI, Emery KAFINGA LUZOLO (Author)
53-59
Challenges and prospects for organic waste management in urban markets in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a case study of the central market in Kisangani.
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Liévin TIBASIMA DHESSA, Yannick JOBALO MATATA, Didy ONAUTSHU ODIMBA, Denis KANDOLO KAKONGO (Author)
374-383
Prevalence of urinary tract infections among people living with HIV/Sida at the Bunia General Reference Hospital, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Bertine MBONGOPASI EKENI, Justin MAZABA MATA, Charisme KUNDA MOTEMA, Jadis NKEY MPIA, Alpha Sandul LANDU MAKESI, Ferdinand MAMANYA TAPASA (Author)
164-169
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (Kap) of Households toward Mpox: A population –Based Survey in the Masina 2, Health Zone, Kinshasa (DRC)
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Ephrem MASINA TSONA, Bertin MUKUNA NYEMBO, José MANGALU MOBHE, Bernard LUTUTALA MUMPASI (Author)
86-96
Performance of the Kisantu Health Mutual from 2023 to 2024 in the Kisantu health zone, Kongo Central province, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Noris KAMENEKO, Camille NSIMANDA, Dieudonné MUSIBONO, Fils MILAU, Carmel KIFUKIETO, Herve BALUKA (Author)
269-277
Urban spread and public health in the city of Kenge (Democratic Republic of the Congo): assessment of health risks in the Kitata district
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Christophe MALUMBA BADIBANGI, John MUSENGA TSHIBANGU, MUKANDU BASUA BABINTU LEYKA (Author)
60-67
Prevalence and Strategies to Combat Sexual Violence in the Urban–Rural Health Zone of Lukonga, Central Kasai in Democratic Republic of Congo
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Jack KOKOLOMAMI, Léon SHONGO, Ange MAVULA, Maurice FELO, Dagobert N’TANGU (Author)
533-540
People Living with HIV Stigma Index 2.0 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Justin MAZABA MATA, Charisme KUNDA MOTEMA, Jeannette NYAMUNGU IMANI, Quentin KAPITA DIAKA, Hevie MANZA L’HO, Chantal MUTINZUMU NANSAMI, Jeannette MATUKU LUKO, Gladys TANKUY ETENGE, Bertine MBONGOPASI EKENI (Author)
170-180
Factors Associated with Non-Adherence to the Vaccination Schedule among Multiparous Pregnant Women (Parity 5) in the Maluku 1 Health Zone, 2023–2024
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Lionel S. ASAMBOA, Nelly K. NSIMBA, Esther M. MPIANA, Dorcas T. SOLA, Sarah B. KINSONA, Claudia M. MBANDA, Jean-Jacques D. AMOGU, Max V. SEKE, Gisèle K. MAKENGO, Joel K. TUAKUILA, Odette N. KABENA (Author)
114-131
Hematotoxic Effect of Consuming Geophagic Clay Contaminated with Heavy Metals: An Experimental Study in Wistar Rats (Rattus norvegicus)
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Egide LITETE BWANDALA, Emery KAFINGA LUZOLO, Bernard NTOTO KUNZI (Author)
276-290
Determinants of the Persistence of Malaria Endemicity Despite Partner Support: A Study Conducted in the City of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Dauphin MAFUTA ISSOY, Kiré MULENGO KIRERE, Espérance KUMBATI NGANDU, Raymond ASSANI RAMAZANI, Zoé-Arthur KAZADI MALUMBA, Denis KANDOLO KAKONGO (Author)
433-444
Identification of Bacteria Responsible for Bacteremia in Febrile Children Using Blood Culture: A Study Conducted in the City of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Gabriel M. KANGUDIA, Daniel M. KANYIKI, Maurice M. MUSUASUA, Léonard K. KALANDA, Justine K. MBELU, Jean K. LUFULUABO (Author)
68-79
Physicochemical and microbiological assessment of the quality of drinking water from various sources in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Roland M. MBIKAYI, Ignis M. KITUKU, Rosaire KITOKO, Bofilis A. KOMOY, Didi D. BIBELAYI, Joséphine N. KANKOLONGO, Kenny S. KALE, Damien S.T. TSHIBANGU, Raphael M. MULONGO, KOTO-TE-NYIWA NGBOLUA, Virima MUDOGO, Aristote MATONDO (Author)
27-34
In Silico Investigation of the Interactions of Piflufolastat F-18 and Flotufolastat F-18 Radiopharmaceuticals with Biological Targets Relevant to Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
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Affermi KUFINU DIA MATONDO, Alexis S. VUNI, Moïse K. LOSEMBE, Boniface N. LUBAKI, Hervé NGONDE NSAKALA, Bode M. MASIALA, Blanchard M. NGOYI, Giresse S. BIFUBIAMBOTE, Serge N. BUNGU TULUENGA, Justin M. BELANI, Jules ALONI KOMANDA (Author)
80-88
Effects of phosphate fertilization on nodulation and yield of two soya varieties (glycine max) in the agro-ecological conditions of Lufu-toto in Central Kongo in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Freddy KATSHONGO MUSHINDUA, Catherine  ALI-RISASI, Carine GAHUNGU BINTI (Author)
503-522
Fevers and Fevers of Undetermined Origin: What about Dengue and Chikungunya?
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Marcel LANDU MAKITONA, Gentil BUNGUDI MBENGO, Ignace BALOW’A KALONJI KAMUNA, Betty MIANGINDULA MABENZA (Author)
167-180
Physical activity and sedentary behavior level associated with the weight status of school children in the Binza-Ozone health zone in Kinshasa.
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Dénis LEWU TSHINUISHI, Fils MAMFUILA KINUNGI, Bernard NTOTO KUNZI, Emery KAFINGA LUZOLO (Author)
89-96
Determinants of the Occurrence of Waterborne Diseases in the Kalenda Health Zone, Lomami Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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John MBO BODUKA, Josué ONOYA WEDI, Jean LUFULUABO KASUYI, Aristote MATONDO, Pascal LUTUMBA TSHINDELE (Author)
410-417
Seroprevalence of Toxoplasmosis and Comparative Evaluation of Diagnostic Tests Using the Kappa Coefficient among Women of Reproductive Age in the Mateba Neighborhood of Limete, Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo).
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Mike KAKULE MUSINDWA, Catherine ALI RISASI, Jean LUFULUABO KASUYI, Pascal LUTUMBA TSHINDELE (Author)
467-472
Prevalence and associated factors of infections with Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: a cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study (September–December 2025)
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Les systèmes de santé et d’information

Thérèse MAZINGO BATSOY, Jean ROBERT ANGHO TUNDRU, Jimmy LIGAMBA BALE, Jean Pierre BASILUA KANZA, Jean Pierre BASILUA KANZA, Colette ASHANDE MASENGO, Blaise MBEMBO WA MBEMBO (Author)
20-26
Frequency of Urinary Tract Infections in Diabetic Patients and Antibiotic Resistance of the Strains Involved.
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Lamidhi SALAMI, Vignon BEDIE, Arnaud HOUNTCHEME, Alphonse KPOZEHOUEN, Edgard-Marius OUENDO (Author)
181-190
Assessment of the stock management system for tracer products in Cotonou, Benin, 2024
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La planification des ressources et les politiques de régulation et de financement

Oscar MAWULU NGIABA, Jean Jacques KISAKA NGIMBI, LUSASI SENGHOR, Odon NSWELE ILUNDU, Jean-Pierre BASILA ILENGI MBULA (Author)
486-493
Evaluation of the Impact of Cost Recovery Mechanisms on Financial Sustainability and Quality of Care in Rural Health Facilities of the Mosango Health Zone, Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Pharmacopée et Médecine Traditionnelle

Trésor NDONGANZADI, Jérémie MUSWEMA LUNGUYA, Joseph MALONGWE K’EKUBONI, Pierre LOHOHOLA OSOMBA, Omer MVELE MUAMBA, Denis MUSENGELE BILASI, Perbon MUKIATOM, Pascal DISA-DISA MAYINZA, Gracien EKOKO BAKAMBO (Author)
1-8
Biogenic synthesis of ZnO-Ag nanoparticles from the aqueous extract of Chromolaena odorata (L.) R. M. King & H. Robinson (Asteraceae) leaves and inorganic precursors.
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Merveille S. BOLIKANGO, Lionel S. ASAMBOA, Josué M. MBOBO, Jean-Marie K. KIJI, Aimée A. OKITO, Marie-Claire D. YANDJU, Odette N. KABENA, Yolie K. YASOMBE (Author)
541-557
Evaluation of the antibacterial activity, selectivity of action and toxicity of extracts from the roots of Chrysopogon nigritanus (Benth.) Veldkamp (1999).
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Esther MWAMBAY KINYANO, Roger BATUBENGA, Daddy KANIKA KILESHE, Alain TSHISUAKA NKONGOLO, Jeff ITEKU BEKOMO, Jean–Paul KOTO-Te-NYIWA NGBOLUA, Félicien LUKOKI LUYEYE (Author)
558-565
Contribution of the knowledge of Medicinal Macrofungi Used in the Traditional Pharmacopoeia of the Western Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Georges BEKAKO IKOLONGO, Henrick BOSOKOLA NKEMA, Augustin TSHITADI MAKANGU, Simon-Décap MABAKUTUVANGILANGA NTELA (Author)
566-570
Perceptions and experiences of supervisors and learners regarding the challenges and strategies for improving support during clinical placements.
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Arsène BOKULU NSOKO, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa NGBOLUA, Immaculée MUNDABI-FAL ANGLETY, Hyacinthe LUKOKI NKOSI, David LILONGA MIDUA, Félicien LUKOKI LUYEYE, Pisco MENGA MUNKOLO, Emery METELO MATUBI (Author)
571-586
Ethnobotanical study of plants used against malaria-carrying mosquitoes in the territory of Madimba, Kongo Central Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
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La nutrition et la diététique

Vanessa CIMPAKA BAKALELA, Ignace BALOW'A KALONJI KAMUNA, Pierre-Célestin MUTINSUMU MUFENG, Christophe LUMAMBA KASONGO (Author)
160-166
Nutritional composition, bioactive properties, and acute toxicity of the fast-growing aquatic podostemaceae species Ledermaniella congolana from Kasaï-Central (DR Congo): a potential functional food for combating malnutrition.
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Emery SINDANI KULA-KULA, Utilise MAKWELA NDOMBE, Etienne KIKANGA LAZA, Eugénie KINIANGI KEZA, Tolérant LUBALEGA, Jacques TIARINA MESS (Author)
523-532
Influence of feed quality on the reproductive performance of cattle at Bwele Farm in the Lukamba Sector, Kwilu, DR Congo.
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Célestin MVUENDE KIKAYA, Mathias OKITANYENGO NYENGO, Pierre-Célestin MUTINSUMU MUFENG, Fridolin KODONDI KULE KOTO (Author)
222-229
From Participation to Sustainability: Evaluating the Role of a Local Non-Governmental Organization in Improving Community Nutrition in Rural Areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Declerck LEMBUSA KAPAY, Lemmy KANDA LASSA, Alexis HETUKUDILA BAZENGISA, Blaise KAPESA BIKANDU, Félicien LUKOKI LUYEYE, Koto-Te-Nyiwa NGBOLUA, Jeff BEKOMO ITEKU, Guy BAYELI ILUMBE (Author)
359-367
Quantitative ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in the Lukula Territory (Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of Congo).
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Xavier Etienne Urbain RATOLOTRANOMENJANAHARY, Baholy RAHELIVOLOLONIAINA ROBIJAONA (Author)
368-377
Kinetics of Pathogen Attenuation in Desiccated Fecal Sludge: Establishing Quantitative Time-Based Hygienization Criteria for Safe Agricultural Reclamation.
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