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Mikondo Ngamusolo Patience, Bapidia Nzengu Samuel, Ntoto Kunzi Bernard, Kafinga Luzolo Emeri.

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Le tétanos maternel et néonatal (TMN) est une maladie très contagieuse qui affecte principalement les pays à faible revenu et les populations privées d'accès aux services de santé, il n'existe aucune immunité contre le tétanos, ce qui signifie que la seule méthode de prévention reste la vaccination antitétanique, qui doit être effectuée de manière adéquate pour être efficace. L’objectif général de cette étude est de contribuer à réduire le nombre des femmes enceintes qui ne respectent pas le calendrier vaccinal de Td dans la zone de santé à travers l’identification des causes de ce non-respect. La population cible est constituée de l’ensemble des femmes enceintes, résidant dans l’aire de santé de Lwani choisit pour cette étude, nous avons utilisé la méthode l’enquête. Cette étude est quantitative de type prospective, descriptive-transversale à visé analytique et s’inscrit dans le cadre de la santé publique, principalement dans le domaine de la vaccination. Nous avons collecté les données au moyen de l’interview en utilisant un guide d’entretien. Les résultats de cette étude se présente comme suit : la majorité des femmes n’a pas respecté le calendrier vaccinal dans l’aire de santé de Lumbu. 42 femmes enceintes sur le 109, soit (38,53%), suivi des femmes de l’aire de santé Disasi 26 femmes enceintes sur le 109, soit (23,85%), 22 femmes enceintes sur le 109 soit (20,18%) sont dans l’aire de santé Bekane et enfin 17,43% soit 19 femmes enceinte dans l’aire de santé de Mushi Pentane. Le non-respect du calendrier vaccinal contre le tétanos et la diphtérie est associé aux différents facteurs socio-économiques, marqueurs d’inégalités, à cela s’ajoute le faible niveau des connaissances des femmes sur l’utilisation du service de vaccination et l’absence de dialogue entre partenaires. Maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) is a highly contagious disease that mainly affects low-income countries and populations deprived of access to health services. There is no immunity against tetanus, which means that the only method of prevention remains anti-tetanus vaccination, which must be carried out properly to be effective. The overall aim of this study is to help reduce the number of pregnant women who fail to comply with the Td vaccination schedule in the health zone, by identifying the causes of this non-compliance. The target population is made up of all pregnant women living in the Lwani health area, chosen for this study using the survey method. This is a quantitative, prospective, descriptive-transversal study with an analytical focus, within the framework of public health, mainly in the field of vaccination. The results of this study is as follows: the majority of women did not comply with the vaccination schedule in the Lumbu health area, 42 pregnant women out of 109, i.e. (38.53%), followed by women in the Disasi health area, 26 pregnant women out of 109, i.e. (23.85%), 22 pregnant women out of 109, i.e. (20.18%) are in the Bekane health area and finally 17.43%, i.e. 19 pregnant women in the Mushi Pentane health area. Non-compliance with the tetanus and diphtheria vaccination schedule is associated with various socio-economic factors, markers of inequality, as well as women's low level of knowledge about the use of vaccination services and the virtual absence of dialogue between partners.

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Bapidia Nzengu Samuel, Tshibasu Tshibasu Grégoire, Kabyahura Novi Nene, Munzinga Pakinzi Packson, Kabongo Tshibangu Stéphane, Mukendi Kadiana Pierre, Tshitadi Makangu Augustin.

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In the DRC in general, and the city of Kananga in particular, mortality from peritonitis remains abnormally high. However, data on the outcome of patients operated on for peritonitis under open-air general anaesthesia at Kananga Provincial General Reference Hospital are paradoxically scarce. The aim of this study was to describe the evolutionary profiles of patients with acute peritonitis operated on under open-air general anaesthesia. We used the method of documentary analysis; thus, at the end of our investigations we had the following results : 36.6% were aged between 21-30 years, 63.3% of subjects were male, 63.3% were single, 33.3% of subjects were from the outskirts of Kananga, 43.3% had no occupation, 63.3% had had simple fates, 76.7% had no postoperative complications, 63.3% had a stay of 9 to 15 days after the operation, 100% of subjects had undergone surgery under general anaesthesia in the open air, 100% of subjects had undergone surgery under general anaesthesia in the open air.

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Manteko Matondo Emmanuel,, Nteme Mpio Ciceron, Okondo Nkoso Michel, Makaya Lutua Ange Gabriel, Musianga Siyum Steeve, Ndumba Dadou Labem, Kra Djodjo, Dingadia Wasamba Bertin, Mbokama Mwana Carlos Samuel.

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The aim of this work is to characterize the mineralogical assemblages of the rocks encountered in the Loango sector, with a view to determining the degree of metamorphism they have undergone, and to enrich and supplement the information essential for the geological mapping of the Central Kongo province. Specifically, we wanted to know whether the geological formations in the Loango area had petrographic characteristics that would enable us to classify them. We carried out a field trip and collected seven rock samples. After macroscopic and microscopic description in the CRGM laboratory, four lithofacies were determined: sericite schists, quartzophyllades, amphibolites and biotitoschists. This enabled us to classify the rocks according to metamorphic facies. The study of mineral paragenesis in the study area points to a regional metamorphism transiting from the epizone to the mesozone, characterized by the presence of sericite and biotite.

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Bikandu Kapesa Blaise, Makengo Tadi Carmel, Mayundo Kwezi Blanchard, Lassa Kanda Lemmy, Habari Mulavwa Jean Pierre, Lukoki Luyeye Félicien.

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Abstract A Herbarium of Asteraceae voucher consists of 345 specimens in the Herbarium (Inera-Unikin). A study has been carried out for species of the genus Gnaphalium (4 species), Lactuca (22 species), Vicoa (1 species) to revise names and complete ecological characters (biological types, morphology, types of diaspores, species habitats) and phytogeography. Geographycal data were also used to draw up distribution maps for the Democratic Republic of Congo. This study was carried out by consulting the World Flora Plantlist for the updating of scientific names.

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Bapidia Nzengu Samuel, Ngimbi Ngimbi Jean, Mabola Tsinu Sébastien, Onoya Wedi Josué, Ntoto Kunzi Bernard, Kafinga Luzolo Emeri.

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Tuberculosis is one of the world's leading causes of death, second only to HIV/AIDS. Its prevalence remains very high in the developing world. The results of our research show that, in the Muanda health zone where our research is carried out, community relays do not refer suspected tuberculosis patients to the diagnostic and treatment center in the numbers expected. Our research proposes to identify the determinants of low participation of community relays in the accompaniment of presumed tuberculosis patients to the diagnostic and treatment center in the Muanda health zone. Our study is a correlational cross-sectional study in the field of community health. It was carried out among 298 community relays obtained by simple random sampling. Following data analysis, the results identified the following determinants of low referral to the expected number of presumed tuberculosis patients at the CDT: low level of education (p=0.001); insufficient knowledge of the presumptive signs of TBC (p=0.002); not benefiting from RECO rights (p=0.001); not knowing which household had an index case (p=0.045); having several other occupations apart from RECO work (p=0.001); working as a volunteer (p=0.001); small number of RECOs (p=0.012); fear of contracting TBC (p=0.001) and others.

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Mpiana Tshimankinda Pius, Lushombo B. Emmanuel, Kadima N. Justin, Mosibono E Dieudonné, Kazadi Minzangi Melchias, Malumba M. Augustin.

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Kahuzi-Biega National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to various plants as sources of edible oil for food preparations and medicinal therapy. This study aimed to assess and compare the oil yield and phytosterol content of seeds and barks of eight plants growing in this park and its surroundings. These were Albizia grandibracteata, Hagena abyssinica, Millettia dura, Piptadeniastrum africanum, Prunus africana, Prunus salsii, Sesbania sesban and Tephrosia vogelii. Common procedures for petroleum extraction and gas chromatography were used. The seeds of Prunus salsii contain the highest yield of crude oil (45.8%). Millettia dura and Piptadeniastrum africanum have the highest total sterol content (27-54 mg / g oil). Among the thirteen phytosterols identified, the most abundant are β-sitosterol, stigmasterol, campesterol and 5-avenasterol. The properties of these phytosterols support the traditional use of these plants as sources of oils for cooking and health issues.

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Munganga Kilingwa Clément, Tandundu Mater Mauricette, Lusasi Swana Willy, Nakweti Kukatula Jeff, Zamana Mbemba Théophile , Kavumbu Mutanda Santos , Pwema Kiamfu Victor, Mbomba Nseu Bekeli .

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This study focused on the inventory of fish species populating the Mayi ya Pembe River located in the commune of N'sele in Kinshasa, R.D Congo. Sampling was carried out monthly using hawk and dip nets between May 2020 and June 2021. A total of 558 individuals belonging to 6 orders, 11 families, 15 genera and 16 species were collected. The order Siluriformes with four families (Schilbeidae, Claroteidae, Clariidae and Amphiliidae) is the most represented, followed by the orders Characiformes and Osteoglossiformes with two families each. With four species, including Hemichromis fasciatus, Hemichromis bimaculatus, Tilapia tholloni and Tylochromis sp, the Cichlidae family is the most abundant of the families inventoried. Raiamas buchholzi (124 specimens) is the most abundant species, followed by Hemichromis bimaculatus (60 specimens) and Brycinus longipinus (56 specimens). The river water is slightly acidic (pH between 5.12 and 5.78). Water temperature fluctuates between 29.5°C and 30.85°C, due to the absence of plant cover that exposes it to the sun. Conductivity is very low, and the river is shallower and less turbid (turbidity between 2.5 and 3 ppm), which can affect the attachment of micro-organisms. This research has enabled us to gain a better understanding of the ichthyological richness of the Mayi ya Pembe river, and underlines the vital importance of protecting and conserving this hydrosystem and its fish species.

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Lusasi Swana Willy , Baibangaka Makudja Mardochée, Nakweti Kukatula Jeff , Bipendu Muamba Nadine , Unyumbe Yanga Kalala Boris, Pwema Kiamfu Victor.

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In recent decades, numerous studies have focused on the level of contamination of aquatic environments, and there has been growing interest in the consumption of fish resources in relation to health risks. The aim of the present study is to assess the level of contamination of water, sediment and two fish species (Marcusenius stanleyanus Boulanger, 1897 and Protopterus dolloi Boulanger, 1900) by trace metals (Aluminium, Copper, Cadmium and Lead) at the Kingabwa fishing station in the Malebo Pool (Congo River). Samples were collected between July and November 2023. Metal Trace Element (TMEs) levels were determined using an ED- XRF Xepos X-ray fluorescence spectrophotometer. The results revealed high levels of TMEs in the water, with values of 0.26±0.00 mg/L (Al), 2.53±0.03 mg/L (Cu), 0.18±0.17 mg/L (Cd) and 0.15±0.00 mg/L (Pb), above the WHO standard. The levels recorded in the sediment are below the sediment quality guidelines for the protection of aquatic life. Toxicological analysis of fish samples showed high overall Cd and Pb levels, compared with the tolerable limits set by the WHO (Cd: 0.05 mg/kg; Pb: 0.2 mg/kg). This study recommends that particular attention be paid to monitoring the physical, chemical and biological quality of aquatic ecosystems and their resources, to avoid exposing consumers of fish resources to health risks.

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