Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Are Among the Main Underlying Causes of Death in Twenty Healthcare Facilities Across Two Cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Introduction: The mortality rates associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes exhibit disparities by region, with Central Africa ranking fourth globally in terms of mortality rate. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) does not possess mortality data pertaining to these specific underlying causes of death. This study aimed to determine the death rate attributable to CVD and diabetes in two cities in the DRC.

Engagement communautaire et prise en compte de la détresse psychologique, de la peur et de la stigmatisation dans la surveillance et la gestion des épidémies de la maladie à virus Ebola dans l'approche « Une seule santé » en République démocratique du Congo.

Introduction Et Objectif: Une réponse efficace aux crises sanitaires telle la maladie à virus Ebola (MVE) nécessite l'engagement des communautés. Cette étude explore les enjeux psychosociaux influant sur la réponse des communautés congolaises aux épidémies de MVE, et comment la détresse et la résilience communautaire s'intègrent dans l'approche « Une seule santé » selon les perceptions des communautés.

MÉthodes: Cette étude de cas qualitative inclut des entretiens individuels ( = 36) avec des informateurs clés et trois groupes de discussion avec des participants ( = 28) issus de diverses associations locales, Cette étude de cas qualitative menée au Nord-Kivu inclut.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and response on the utilisation of health services in public facilities during the first wave in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Introduction: Health service use among the public can decline during outbreaks and had been predicted among low and middle-income countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) started implementing public health measures across Kinshasa, including strict lockdown measures in the Gombe health zone.

Methods: Using monthly time series data from the DRC Health Management Information System (January 2018 to December 2020) and interrupted time series with mixed effects segmented Poisson regression models, we evaluated the impact of the pandemic on the use of essential health services (outpatient visits, maternal health, vaccinations, visits for common infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases) during the first wave of the pandemic in Kinshasa.