Publications by authors named "Prosper Mukobelwa Lutala"
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- In Goma City, DRC, various rumors have spread about vaccines, including claims that they are harmful, leading to a significant reluctance among parents to immunize their children.
- A study revealed that the prevalence of non-immunized children under five years old is 25.7%, linked to factors like gender, parental education, and family characteristics.
- The study emphasizes that improving vaccination rates requires medical authorities to address these determinants to enhance the quality of immunization services.
Background: Syphilis, a known major public health issue for soldiers during periods of conflict, is exacerbated in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to widespread sexual violence. However, there has been no previous study to determine the extent of this problem. Therefore, we determined the prevalence of syphilis among young demobilized soldiers.
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