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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Collaborative medical engagement and needs assessment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A preliminary report from Muanda
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 90, No. 4, Year 2014
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest and fourth most populous country in Africa. More than two decades of ongoing conflicts have degraded its healthcare system. A broad range of tropical diseases, along with opportunities for collaborative medical engagements (CMEs), are prevalent. However, reports from such events in this country are sparse. In June 2013, a CME was conducted in the western town of Muanda. Twenty-two hours of didactic sessions were collaboratively presented, and 158 patients were collaboratively evaluated. Durable dental and respiratory equipment, infrastructure improvements, and training opportunities were the top needs identified by the providers. Whether the regional referral hospital received sustainable benefit remains under investigation. However, the approach and needs assessment described herein provide a framework for future engagements or assistance. This CME established a precedence of medical partnership in the region because it led to the largest multidisciplinary joint collaboration in the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Copyright © 2014 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Authors & Co-Authors
Lesho, Emil Patrick
United States, Silver Spring
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Okito, Edmond Amisi
Congo
Muanda Military Base
Mann, Kelly
United States, Honolulu
Tripler Regional Med Center
McCullough, Michael
Congo
Office of Security Cooperation
Hesse, Elisabeth
Unknown Affiliation
Statistics
Citations: 5
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.4269/ajtmh.13-0528
ISSN:
00029637
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Study Locations
Congo