Who is Responsible for Instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo? by G. M. Sidorova

“…The impediment is unsettled relations with neighbouring countries - Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi which for tens of years exploit illegally natural resources of the DRC and try to lay hold of frontier Congolese territories.…”
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Forecasting Asparaginase Need and Cost for Childhood Cancer Using ACCESS FORxECAST by Terence M. Hughes, Nitin Shrivastava, Lewis B. Silverman, A. Lindsay Frazier, Sumit Gupta, Avram Denburg

“…The cost of treating ASN hypersensitivity with Erwinase for BR in Burundi, Ghana, and Turkmenistan is $19,660 in US dollars (USD), $24,800 USD, and $15,246 USD, respectively.CONCLUSIONTreatment intensification requires a cost increase that should be accessible for most LMICs, but PEG utilization is substantially more costly, suggesting that prioritizing investment in intensifying treatment using native E. coli is the least costly approach to maximize treatment availability. …”
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A History of The Six-Year Primary Project in the Use of Yoruba as the Medium of Primary Education by Toyin Falola, Michael Oladejo Afolayan

“…In the last half a century or so, researchers have noticed the problem faced especially by developing nations in their language-related educational policies.1 Some countries, like Burundi, for example, have adopted this mentality and made English the official national language, in hopes that encouraging English will stimulate the economy and improve the job prospects of youth.2 However, research consistently shows that focusing entirely on English or any “majority language” at the detriment of one’s native language actually does more harm than good. …”
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The Role of Humanitarian Organizations in Promotion of The Rights of Refugees in The Host Communities: A Case Study of Nyakabande Reception Centre. by Nyirabavakure, Catherine

“…The highest number of respondents reported that the Nyakabande reception center is congested because of many refugees from different countries like Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo are living in that area. …”
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Identification of Potential Vectors and Detection of Rift Valley Fever Virus in Mosquitoes Collected Before and During the 2022 Outbreak in Rwanda by Isidore Nsengimana, Emmanuel Hakizimana, Jackie Mupfasoni, Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana, Augustino A. Chengula, Christopher J. Kasanga, Gillian Eastwood

“…Maximum-likelihood phylogenetic analysis indicates that RVFV detected in these mosquitoes is closely related to viral strains that circulated in livestock in Rwanda and in Burundi during the same RVF outbreak in 2022. The findings reveal initial evidence for the incrimination of several mosquito species in the transmission of RVFV in Rwanda and highlight the need for more studies to understand the role of each species in supporting the spread and persistence of RVFV in the country.…”
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Prevalence and determinants of HIV among reproductive-age women (15–49 years) in Africa from 2010 to 2019: a multilevel analysis of demographic and health survey data by Alemu Gedefie, Amare Muche, Anissa Mohammed, Aznamariam Ayres, Dagnachew Melak, Eyob Tilahun Abeje, Fekade Demeke Bayou, Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh, Lakew Asmare, Abel Endawkie

“…However, the lowest HIV prevalence was found in Niger (0.54%), Senegal (0.59%), and Burundi (0.79%). Southern Africa has the highest HIV burden (18.5%), followed by Eastern Africa (6.1%), while Western African countries have the lowest HIV burden. …”
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Unlocking the potential of serious games for rehabilitation in low and middle-income countries: addressing potential and current limitations by Diriba Dereje, Diriba Dereje, Dheeraj Lamba, Teklu Gemechu Abessa, Teklu Gemechu Abessa, Chala Kenea, Chala Kenea, Cintia Ramari, Cintia Ramari, Muhammad Osama, Muhammad Osama, Oyéné Kossi, Oyéné Kossi, Paul Muteb Boma, Paul Muteb Boma, Jules Panda, Jules Panda, Jules Panda, Anna Kushnir, Anna Kushnir, Joanna Mourad, Joanna Mourad, Jean Mapinduzi, Jean Mapinduzi, Maryam Fourtassi, Kim Daniels, Kim Daniels, Judith Deutsch, Bruno Bonnechère, Bruno Bonnechère, Bruno Bonnechère

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Prevalence and determinants of post-neonatal mortality in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of the recent demographic and health survey by Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw, Wubshet D. Negash, Wubshet D. Negash, Tadele Biresaw Belachew, Elsa Awoke Fentie, Atitegeb Abera Kidie, Tsegaw Amare Baykeda, Samrawit Mihret Fetene, Banchlay Addis, Sisay Maru Wubante, Abel Endawkie, Tadesse Tarik Tamir

“…Pregnancy type (AOR = 3.09, 95% CI: 2.30, 4.13), birth weight (AOR = 1.58, 95% CI: 1.25, 2.01), maternal age (AOR = 1.58, 95% CI: 1.32, 1.90), maternal education (AOR = 1.82, 95% CI: 1.14, 2.92), tetanus shots prior to delivery (AOR = 1.23; 95% CI: 1.06–1.42), birth order (AOR = 5.68, 95% CI: 4.48, 7.24), those born in Uganda (AOR = 1.33, 95% CI: 1.03, 1.73), and Burundi (AOR = 1.48, 95% CI: 1.11, 1.98) had the highest odds of post-neonatal death.ConclusionAccording to this study, post-neonatal mortality is higher in developing countries, particularly in East Africa. …”
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