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Diagnostic performance of the SD Bioline Malaria Ag Pf® rapid diagnostic test for malaria screening among school-aged children in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Alain Yamba Mukendi; Augustin Kabongo-Tshibaka; Nestor Kalala-Tshituka dkk.

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 1 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction School-aged children in malaria-endemic regions often harbour asymptomatic and low-density infections, constituting a hidden reservoir that complicates malaria control efforts. Although rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) provide a practical screening tool, data on their diagnostic accuracy…

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Verification of an analytical method and in vitro comparative study of the dissolution kinetics of generic amoxicillin 500 mg capsules manufactured by the local pharmaceutical industry in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mannix Mayangi Makola; Jérémie Mbinze Kindenge; Didi Mana Kialengila dkk.

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction Strengthening the local pharmaceutical industry in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to produce affordable, effective, and high-quality medicines contributes to improved health outcomes and economic development. The government grants a monopoly to local manufacturers for the…

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Evaluation of the effectiveness of Spirulina platensis for the nutritional rehabilitation of malnourished children aged 6–59 months: The case of the Mont-Ngafula II health zone

Josué Mupemba Ngalamulume; Jean-Pierre Mufusama Koy Sita; Nicodème Kalenda Tshilombo dkk.

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction Childhood malnutrition remains a major public health challenge, particularly in resource-limited settings such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Effective, affordable, and sustainable nutritional interventions are urgently needed to improve the recovery of malnourished…

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Evaluation of access to water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH) in the Lushagala displaced persons camp, Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Compliance with SPHERE standards

Kambale Makombani Corneille; Georgette Ngakiama Ngweme; Gabriel Kyomba Kalombe dkk.

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction Access to safe drinking water, hygiene, and sanitation (WASH) is a fundamental human right and a critical public health determinant, particularly in humanitarian emergency settings. Purpose This study aimed to assess access to WASH services in the Lushagala displaced persons camp in…

Assessment of compliance of wholesale pharmaceutical establishments with Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and ISO 9001:2015 standards in Kinshasa Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

José Kisangala Mfubilioni; Trésor Bayebila Menanzambi; Jérémie Mbinze Kindenge

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 1 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction Two major trends have been observed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the past decades: the increasing number of licences issued to open wholesale pharmaceutical establishments and the circulation of medicines of questionable quality. These trends raise serious…

Heavy metal removal from hospital effluents at the University Clinics of Kinshasa using a UASB reactor: A comparative analysis under optimised and non-optimised operational conditions

Lialia Credo Mesongolo; Musibono Eyul’anki Dieudonné; Tangou Thierry Tabou dkk.

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction Hospital effluents often contain heavy metals that pose significant environmental and public health risks, particularly in settings with limited access to advanced wastewater treatment technologies. Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) reactors represent a low-cost alternative…

Radiologic patterns of distant organ metastasis in advanced breast cancer patients: A report of 114 computed tomography cases in private and public medical practice in Kinshasa

Lys Kamba Makwanza; Jean Tshibola Mukaya; Frederick Tshienda Tshibasu dkk.

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction Distant metastases from breast cancer represent a major determinant of prognosis and therapeutic decision-making. Computed tomography (CT) plays a central role in staging advanced disease, particularly in resource-limited settings where local epidemiological data remain scarce. Purpose…

Clinical and environmental factors associated with Helicobacter pylori infection among patients presenting with Karuho syndrome in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Roger LONEMA VAJERU; Zacharie Tsongo Kibendelwa; Stanislas Wembonyama Okitotsho

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 5 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction Karuho syndrome is a culturally recognised condition in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), commonly perceived as a form of poisoning and frequently managed in tradimodern healthcare settings. Its clinical characteristics and underlying aetiology remain poorly understood…

Hematological Ratios as Alternatives to D-dimers for Predicting COVID-19–Related Mortality in Resource-Limited Settings

Céline KASEKA; Munkamba Paul Tshiminyi; Mpinda Yves Ninon Kumwamba

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical role of biological biomarkers in the prognostic assessment of hospitalized patients. D-dimers are among the most reliable prognostic biomarkers in COVID-19; however, their measurement may be difficult to access in resource-limited…

Variables influencing the distribution of freshwater mollusk intermediate hosts of Schistosoma mansoni in the Oicha Health Zone, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

PASCAL BAILANDA MUMBERE; Théophile Barhwamire Kabesha; Walere Muhindo sahani dkk.

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction Schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma mansoni remains a major neglected tropical disease in sub-Saharan Africa, where transmission depends on freshwater snail intermediate hosts. Purpose This study investigated environmental variables influencing the distribution and diversity of…

Work–life balance for nurse educators: A systematic strategy development approach

Letta Mathebula; Rirhandzu Friddah Mathevula; Tshiamo Nerville Ramalepa

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction Nurse educators in South African nursing education institutions (NEIs) face persistent work–life balance (WLB) challenges, including staff shortages, inequitable workloads, and inadequate remuneration. These systemic pressures compromise educator well-being and the quality of nursing…

Sociodemographic and clinical aspects of intentional karuho intoxication in Bunia City, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Roger LONEMA VAJERU; TSONGO KIBENDELWA; Stanislas Wembonyama Okitotsho

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 5 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in Bunia, a phenomenon locally referred to as karuho is widely reported and interpreted as intentional poisoning or a culturally defined illness. Due to the absence of standardized biomedical diagnostic criteria, many cases are…

Phytochemical profile and pharmacological activities of Opuntia ficus-indica cladodes: bioactive compounds and mechanisms of action—A review

Gaston Ndeko Bishikwabo; Claude Kalunda Muanga; Giresse N. Kasiama dkk.

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 5 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction Opuntia ficus-indica cladodes are widely used in food systems and traditional medicine across Africa, Latin America, and the Mediterranean. Their high content of bioactive compounds has attracted increasing scientific attention due to reported pharmacological properties, including…

Factors associated with persistent low internal active tuberculosis screening in tuberculosis treatment centers: An exploratory qualitative study in the Koshibanda Health Zone, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Yansi Landa Kangidi; Marie AKATSHI ONYAMBOKO; Ngonzili Jean Lipemba dkk.

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction Internal active screening (IAS) for tuberculosis (TB) constitutes a critical strategy for improving case detection within healthcare facilities. Despite its integration into certain Tuberculosis Screening and Treatment Centers (TSTCs), the detection rate remains low in the Koshibanda…

Nursing Students' Perceptions and Lived Experiences of Hospital Placements: A Case Study at ISTM-Kinshasa

Franck Kabambi Tshimbila; Jean-Paul DIWOTO DOWO; Ruth Tshiama Claudine dkk.

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 7 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction Hospital clinical placements constitute a fundamental component of nursing education, enabling students to integrate theoretical knowledge, develop clinical competencies, and form a professional identity. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), nursing students' lived…

Integration of School Health Services in Kinshasa: Evaluating Structural Barriers, Cultural Factors, and Stakeholder Experiences

Emilienne Kulembidila Nsopa; Jean-Paul DIWOTO DOWO; F. K. Tshimbila dkk.

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 7 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction School health services are recognized as an essential strategy for improving students’ health and educational outcomes; however, little is known about how educational stakeholders and students perceive their integration within primary and secondary schools in the Democratic Republic of…

Non-Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garments and Postpartum Haemorrhage Transfer in Bunia [Letter to the editor]

Suellen Miller

Orapuh Journal, Vol. 7 No. 7 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Neema et al. (2026) provide valuable qualitative evidence on the dangers faced by women with postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) during referral in the urban–rural health zone of Bunia. Their findings are especially important because they document what frontline midwives already recognize: transfer is not…