Constructing a Nutrition Deficiency Index: Applications for the Democratic Republic of the Congo under a Decade of Humanitarian Crises

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrice L. Mirindi ◽  
Mousumi Das ◽  
Patrick Mirindi N. ◽  
Suresh Chandra Babu
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Deficiency Index ◽  
Humanitarian Crises ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
Nutrition Deficiency

Constructing a nutrition deficiency index: Applications for the Democratic Republic of the Congo under a decade of humanitarian crises

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrice L. Mirindi ◽  
Mousumi Das ◽  
Patrick N. Mirindi ◽  
Suresh Chandra Babu
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Deficiency Index ◽  
Humanitarian Crises ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
Nutrition Deficiency

scholarly journals Mortality and health survey, Walikale, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2017: an example of the use of survey data for humanitarian program planning

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eve Robinson ◽  
Vittoria Crispino ◽  
Adelaide Ouabo ◽  
Francklin Brice Soung Iballa ◽  
Ronald Kremer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Integrated Community Case Management ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Humanitarian Crises ◽  
Republic Of The Congo

Abstract Background During humanitarian crises, health information systems are often lacking and surveys are a valuable tool to assess the health needs of affected populations. In 2013, a mortality and health survey undertaken by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in the conflict affected Walikale territory of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), indicated mortality rates exceeding humanitarian crisis thresholds and a high burden of mortality and morbidity due to malaria. In late 2017, after a period of relative stability, MSF reassessed the health status of the population through a second survey to guide ongoing operations. Methods A two-stage cluster survey, selecting villages using probability proportional to size and households using random walk procedures, was conducted. Household members were interviewed on morbidity and mortality, healthcare use, vaccination status, and bednet availability. Results The sample included 5711 persons in 794 households. The crude mortality rate (CMR) and under-five mortality rate (U5MR) were 0.98 per 10,000 persons/day (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.78–1.2) and 1.3 per 10,000 persons/day (95% CI): 0.82–2.0), respectively. The most frequently reported causes of death were fever/malaria (31%), diarrhoea (15%) and respiratory infections (8%). In 89% of households at least one person was reported as falling ill in the previous 2 weeks, and 58% sought healthcare. Cost was the main barrier amongst 58% of those who did not seek healthcare. Coverage of measles-containing-vaccine was 62% in under-fives. Sufficient bednet coverage (1 bednet/2 people) was reported from 17% of households. Conclusion The second survey illustrates that although mortality is now just below crisis thresholds, the area still experiences excess mortality and has substantial health needs. The study results have supported the further expansion of integrated community case management to improve access to care for malaria, diarrhoea and respiratory infections. Such surveys are important to orient operations to the health needs of the population being served and also highlight the ongoing vulnerability of populations after humanitarian crises.

Prospects for African politics to end-2018

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Republic ◽  
South Sudan ◽  
African Politics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Humanitarian Crises ◽  
Republic Of The Congo

Subject Prospects for African politics to end-2018. Significance Forthcoming polls will test tentative reform trajectories in Zimbabwe, while a loitering leader is officially set to step aside in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Worsening insecurity will interlink with pre-election dynamics in Mozambique and Nigeria; humanitarian crises risk festering amid political posturing in South Sudan.

Constitutional Incorporation of the (Collective) Freedom to Govern Mineral Wealth: Comparing the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Zambia

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-29
Author(s):  
Alexandra Carleton
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Mineral Wealth ◽  
The People ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
The Republic

Constitutionalism may be gaining ascendancy in many countries in Africa. Yet thorough investigation of the extent to which current constitutions accord to the people their internationally recognised right to governance of their mineral wealth under Article 1(2) of the ICCPR has been lacking. Understanding the existing framework of rights which may support claims to land and natural resources is important. Constitutions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Zambia demonstrate the reality of multiple, overlapping land interests and the limitations upon a people's claim to freely govern their mineral wealth.

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