Place of urolithiasis in the spectrum of urological pathologies, practices and use of endourological procedures in the management of calculi of the upper urinary tract: results of a survey of referral centres in Africa.

Our aim was to determine the current trend of endourology in the management of upper urinary tract calculi in Africa reference centres. We conducted an online multiple-choice questionnaire survey involving 46 centres from 27 countries using a structured well-designed Google Form (®) questionnaire. The questionnaires were distributed to the head of service through their emails.

[Urological emergencies in two university hospitals in Douala: a retrospective study (2016-2020)].

Introduction: urological emergencies are critical situations that require rapid response by a qualified urology health care professional. The purpose of this study was to highlight the profile of urological emergencies in two university hospitals in the city of Douala by assessing emergency management.

Methods: we conducted a retrospective study of the urological emergencies in two reference hospitals in the city of Douala: the Laquintinie Hospital and the General Hospital.

Assessment of Vulnerability to the Covid-19 Pandemic in the Central African Sub-region.

Objective: This study was aimed at examining the vulnerability of Central Africa to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Demographic, health, and socio-economic indicators were used to describe the vulnerability. The study period was from December 31st, 2019 to May 31st, 2020 (i.