Publicaties
Characterization of the genetic composition and establishment of a core collection for the INERA Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) field genebank from the Democratic Republic of Congo Instituut voor Landbouw-, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek KU Leuven Plantentuin Meise / Agentschap Plantentuin Meise
Molecular characterization of chikungunya virus during the 2019 outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde Universiteit Antwerpen
Early 2019, a chikungunya virus (CHIKV) outbreak hit the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Though seldomly deadly, this mosquito-borne disease presents as an acute febrile (poly)arthralgia often followed by long-term sequelae. Although Aedes aegypti is the primary vector, an amino acid substitution in the viral envelope gene E1 (A226V) is causing concern as it results in increased transmission by Aedes albopictus, a mosquito with a much ...
Clinical spectrum, etiology, and outcome of neurological disorders in the rural hospital of Mosango, the Democratic Republic of Congo Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde KU Leuven
There is little published information on the epidemiology of neurological disorders in rural Central Africa, although the burden is considered to be substantial. This study aimed to investigate the pattern, etiology, and outcome of neurological disorders in children > 5 years and adults admitted to the rural hospital of Mosango, province of Kwilu, Democratic Republic of Congo, with a focus on severe and treatable infections of the central ...
Feasibility of a dried blood spot strategy for serological screening and surveillance to monitor elimination of Human African Trypanosomiasis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
In recent years, the number of reported Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) cases caused by Trypanosoma brucei (T.b.) gambiense has been markedly declining, and the goal of 'elimination as a public health problem' is within reach. For the next stage, i.e. interruption of HAT transmission by 2030, intensive screening and surveillance will need to be maintained, but with tools and strategies more efficiently tailored to the very low prevalence. ...
Health-seeking behaviour in the city of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
BACKGROUND: Concerns about the occurrence of disease among household members generally initiate treatment-seeking actions. This study aims to identify the various treatment-seeking options of patients in Lubumbashi, analyze their health-seeking behaviour, identify determinants for the use of formal care, and analyze direct health care expenditure.
METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of households in Lubumbashi was conducted in July ...
Multilevel Governance and Control of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo Vrije Universiteit Brussel Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impose a heavy burden on people around the world. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has also been affected. The objective of this study was to explore national policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in the DRC and drivers of the response, and to generate lessons for strengthening health systems' resilience and public health capacity to respond to health security threats. This was a case study ...