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Incidence of hepatic injury in term asphyxiated neonates admitted in three tertiary hospitals in Uganda: a prospective study

Birth asphyxia constitutes a major concern in the pediatric wards due to related increase in morbidity and mortality. Birth asphyxia related complications such as liver dysfunction, among others are well described in the literature, with the liver being at a high risk due to its...

Tribute: Dr. Charles Mbusa Munyumu – killed in action for neurosurgery

On August 10, 2026, Dr. Charles Mbusa Munyumu died of Ebola virus disease in Butembo, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He had contracted Bundibugyo virus while operating on a patient. He was 48, had qualified in neurosurgery in Dakar, and had returned home only month...

Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of septic shock among children with suspected infection in rural Uganda: a cross-sequential study

In Uganda, septic shock is a significant concern and one of the major contributors to mortality, more especially among the children. It is important to understand the factors associated with septic shock in our setting as well as the outcomes in order to improve the outcomes. Thi...

One in seven has severe pain: a point-prevalence study of hospitalised patients across Africa

ABSTRACT: Acute pain in hospitalised patients is common, yet African data are scarce. We conducted a prospective point-prevalence study of hospitalised adult patients across Africa to determine acute pain prevalence and severity and investigate associations of pain with critical...

Determinants of access to healthcare for elderly people in the city of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Introduction : L’accessibilité aux soins de santé demeure un défi majeur de santé publique en R.D. Congo surtout au groupe vulnérable. Ce travail de recherche explore les déterminants d’accessibilité aux soins de santé des personnes âgées à Bukavu. Matériel et méthodes : Notre ét...

Albuminuria and associated renal and hemodynamic factors in adults with steady-state sickle cell disease: a multicenter study with measured GFR

Albuminuria is an early marker of renal involvement in sickle cell disease (SCD) and is associated with progressive renal function decline. However, data on albuminuria in adults with SCD in sub-Saharan Africa remain limited. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of albumi...