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Mortality in children and adolescents in Western Democratic Republic of Congo: retrospective analysis of verbal autopsy and demographic data from the Kimpese Health and Demographic Surveillance System

Joël Kiniati Fumwakwau
Mireille Ngale
Helena Hildenwall
Tobias Alfvén
Mala Ali Mapatano
Mattias Schedwin
Carina King
Delphin Mavinga Phanzu

20251 citationOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

Results suggest a need to sensitise caregivers about care-seeking, home treatment and danger signs and improve access to health facilities, combined with improving the quality of care in facilities. Improvements in access to safe water, sanitation and vaccination coverage are also needed.

Research topics

Global Maternal and Child Health
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2024-003224

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