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Morbidity and Mortality Among People Living with HIV in Guinea: A 4‑Year Retrospective Analytical Study of 1861 Cases
Morbidité et Mortalité chez les Personnes Vivant Avec le VIH en République de Guinée : Une Étude Analytique Rétrospective de 1861 Cas sur 4 Ans

1-5 Keita Aly Badra, Mamadi Saran Condé, Doukouré Mohamed, Kourouma Lancine, Doumbouya Mohamed Marie, Camara Toumin, Sako Fode Bangaly

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Depression among Women with Maternal Burnout in Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study Using PHQ-9 and PBA questionnaires
Dépression chez les Femmes Souffrant de Burnout Maternel au Cameroun : Une Étude Transversale par Questionnaires PHQ-9 et PBA

Nana Boutchuin Danielle Maeva, Eyoum Christian, Fotsing Kwetche Pierre, Magnerou Annick Mélanie, Tchoukoua Serge, Doumbe Jacques Narcisse, Basseguin Atchou Jonas, Vouemene Randol, Nana Njamen Théophile

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Perinatal Asphyxia in Full-Term Newborns in Guinea: Clinical Profile and Immediate Outcome
Asphyxie Périnatale du Nouveau-Né à Terme en Guinée : Profil Clinique et Devenir Immédiat

11-16 Macka Diaby, N’fanly Conte, Ouo Ouo Kolie, Aminata Bangoura, Thierno Mamadou Aliou Toure, Mohamed Kassory Poly, Aboubacar Sidiki Magassouba, Abdoulaye Oumar Diallo, Camara Facely, Sory Diallo, Emmanuel Camara, Roth-Kleiner Matthias, Sy Telly

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18635016

Mortality in Children with Diabetes in Conakry, Guinea: Epidemioclinical Characteristics and Causes of Death – A 10‑Year Retrospective Study
Mortalité des Enfants Diabétiques à Conakry : Caractéristiques Épidémiocliniques et Causes de Décès – Une Étude Rétrospective Sur 10 Ans

17-21 Conde Ibrahima, Diallo Fatoumata Binta, Kouyaté Moustapha, Kaba Ibrahima, Cherif Mahmoud Sama, Diop Moustapha, Kake Amadou, Camara Emmanuel, Barry Mamadou Ciré

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Nasal Foreign Bodies in Children in Libreville, Gabon: Epidemiological, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Aspects – A 10‑Year Retrospective Study of 40 Cases
Corps Étrangers Nasaux Chez l'Enfant à Libreville : Aspects Épidémiologiques, Diagnostiques et Thérapeutiques – Étude Rétrospective de 40 Cas sur 10 Ans

22-26 Lekassa P, Andjock Nkouo YC, Moussadji Mboumba EMB, Ngoma Manfoumbi AB, Manfoumbi Manfoumbi KD, M’bi-fani Mavoungou RR, Mapali ER, Lebiogo O, Ngwe D, Miloundja J, Nzouba

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Risk Factors Associated with Intrauterine Growth Restriction Among Term Newborns in Yaoundé
Facteurs de Risque du Retard de Croissance Intra-Utérin chez les Nouveau-Nés à Terme à Yaoundé

27-32 Epée Ngoué J, Sonke Tchuenkam U, Kago Tague D, Ehouzou Mandeng M, Mboua Batoum V, Koki Ndombo P

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Severe Pre-Eclampsia in Maradi, Niger: Frequency, Maternal and Fetal Complications, and Associated Factors
Pré Éclampsie Sévère à Maradi (Niger) : Fréquence, Complications Materno‑Fœtales et Facteurs Associés

33-38 Laouan H, Amadou IA, El Liman T, Djibril BA, Hassane B, Maikassoua M, Boubacar Amadou Y, Kané Barka R, M’baye Salissou SM, James Didier L, Nayama M, Touré IA

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Sociodemographic, Clinical and Therapeutic Profile of Posterior Fossa Tumors in Cameroon: A 6.5-Year Cross-Sectional Study at Yaoundé General Hospital
Profil Sociodémographique, Clinique et Thérapeutique des Tumeurs de la Fosse Postérieure au Cameroun : Une Étude Transversale de 6,5 Ans à l'Hôpital Général de Yaoundé

155-160 Haman NO, Anu RF, Guea NG, Fotso YM, Fogue D, Djientcheu VP

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Diagnostic Journey of Neurological Patients in Douala: A Six-Month Delay and Massive Reliance on Traditional Medicine
Itinéraire Diagnostique des Patients Neurologiques à Douala : Un Retard de Près de Six Mois et un Recours Massif à la Médecine Traditionnelle

39-42 Eric Gueumekane Bila Lamou, Marlene Dzobosse, Noel Edisari Désirée Mbango Ekouta, Daniel Massi Gams, Annick Mélanie Magnerou, Jacques Narcisse Doumbe, Servais Albert Fiacre Bagnaka Eloumou, Calixte Kuate Tegueu, Yacouba Njankouo Mapoure

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18662873

Spectrum of Neurological Diseases in Two Cameroonian Hospitals, Urban and Rural: A Retrospective Cross‑Sectional Study in Yaoundé and Bafoussam
Spectre des Maladies Neurologiques dans Deux Hôpitaux Camerounais, Urbain et Rural : Étude Transversale Rétrospective à Yaoundé et Bafoussam

43-48 Leonard Ngarka, Donoh Stéphane, Njit Edith N, Paul K. Tchaptchet M., Tcheutchoua Foka Kathy, Leonard Nfor N, Alfred K. Njamnshi

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Mortality Profile of Neurological Disorders in Cameroon: A 7-Year Retrospective Analysis of 338 Deaths at Yaoundé Central Hospital
Profil de Mortalité des Affections Neurologiques au Cameroun : Une Analyse Rétrospective de 338 Décès sur 7 Ans à l'Hôpital Central de Yaoundé

49-52 Leonard Ngarka, Elsie Linda Petchou-Talla, Edith Njit Nsoh, Leonard Nfor Njamnshi, Michel Mengnjo K, Lyse Nkendem Hadidja Maigari, Blaise Ndjomo B, Tatiana Ngateu-Bang, Bouhel E, Arnaud Ebode, Pius Nchindo, Sandra Emgoue, Alfred K. Njamnshi

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Post Stroke Neuropathies and Residual Disability Among Stroke Survivors in Douala (Cameroon)
Neuropathies Post AVC et Handicap Résiduel chez les Survivants d’AVC à Douala (Cameroun)

53-56 Eric Gueumekane Bila Lamou, Noel Edisari Désirée Mbango Ekouta, Marlene Dzobosse, Daniel Massi Gams, Annick Mélanie Magnerou, Jacques Narcisse Doumbe, Servais Albert Fiacre Bagnaka Eloumou, Calixte Kuate Tegueu, Yacouba Njankouo Mapoure

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Design and Evaluation of a Sustainable Community Model for Screening Uncorrected Visual Impairment in School Children in Libreville
Conception et Évaluation d’un Modèle Communautaire Durable de Dépistage des Troubles Visuels Non Corrigés chez les Enfants en Milieu Scolaire à Libreville

57-60 Assoumou.PA, Kapinga Bulanda.F, Mekina.S, Kougou Ntoutoume.A, Nyinko Aboughe.H, Matsanga.O, Mouinga Abayi.DA, Mba Aki.TA

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Screening for Uncorrected Visual Impairment in Schoolchildren in Libreville: Obstacles, Strategies and Prospects
Dépistage des Troubles Visuels Non Corrigés chez les Enfants Scolarisés à Libreville : Obstacles, Stratégies et Perspectives

61-65 Assoumou.PA, Kapinga Bulanda.F, Mekina.S, Kougou Ntoutoume.A, Nyinko Aboughe.H, Matsanga.O, Mouinga Abayi.DA, Mba Aki.TA

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Congenital Cataract: Epidemiological, Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects in Conakry
Cataracte Congénitale : Aspects Epidémiologiques, Cliniques et Thérapeutiques à Conakry

66-70 Sylla Aly, Cisse M’maminata, Elien Gagnan Yan Zaou Tou Rodrigue Romuald, Balde Alpha Ibrahima, Diop Mamadou Samba, Sow Habibatou, Camara Aminata, Hann Fadima Tamin, Soumah Hawa Djoubar

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18636045

Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Men Consulting for Infertility in Douala, Cameroon: Prevalence and Associated Factors – A Cross‑Sectional PCR‑Based Study
Infection à Chlamydia Trachomatis chez les Hommes Consultant pour Infertilité à Douala (Cameroun) : Prévalence et Facteurs Associés – Une Étude Transversale par PCR

71-78 Frantz Guy Epoupa Ngalle, Cyril Tchinda, Axel Stéphane Nwaha Makon, Armel Quentin Essomba, Josiane Kikie Essola, Elodie Ngo Malabo, Jean Paul Nda Mefo’o, Jean Claude Assob Nguedia, Fru III Angwafo

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In‑Hospital Mortality of Urologic Patients in a University Hospital of Libreville, Gabon: Causes and Associated Factors – A 6‑Year Retrospective Study
Mortalité Hospitalière en Urologie dans un Hôpital Universitaire de Libreville (Gabon) : Causes et Facteurs Associés – Une Étude Rétrospective sur 6 Ans

79-82 Mbethe D, Ndang Ngou Milama S, Nzalimbaninenou Mboula PN, Allogho Mbouye G, Nguyen Akendengue L, Bissiriou Izoudine, Adande Menest E, Mougougou A

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Dynamics of Covid-19 Spreading During the First Five Months of The Pandemic in Mali
Dynamique de la Propagation de la COVID-19 au Cours des Cinq Premiers Mois de la Pandémie au Mali

83-90 Souleymane Sekou Diarra, Ibrahima Berthé, Kossivi Agbélénko Afanvi, Assétou Youssouf Dembélé, Ahmadou Boly, Bourahima Koné, Aissata Koné, Alou Diaby, Bassirou Diarra, Nouhoum Telly, Sory Diawara, Abdoulaye Guindo, Mamadou Souncalo Traore, Hamadoun Sangho, Seydou Doumbia

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HIV/Tuberculosis Co-infection in Diffa, Niger: Prevalence and Associated Factors between 2022 and 2024
Co-infection VIH/Tuberculose à Diffa, Niger : Prévalence et facteurs associés entre 2022 et 2024

91-94 Oumarou A, Harouna ML, Sahada MS, Ibrahim AS, Habibou R

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Tetanus Vaccination Coverage- Among At-Risk Occupations in Maradi : A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study of 392 Workers
Couverture Vaccinale Antitétanique dans les Professions à Risque à Maradi : Une Étude Transversale Analytique Auprès de 392 Travailleurs

95-98 Amadou Oumarou, Harouna Mahaman Laouali, Moussa Saley Sahada, Alkassoum Salifou Ibrahim

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Hypertension in Young Adults in Libreville: A Severe Condition with Frequent Renal Complications
Hypertension Artérielle du Sujet Jeune à Libreville : Une Pathologie Sévère et Pourvoyeuse de Complications Rénales

99-104 Ndoume Obiang F, Akagha Konde C, Yekini C, Kinga A, Ndjibah Alakoua LC, Babongui L, Mpori JM, Moubamba F, Mipinda JB, Ecke Nzengue JE, Allognon C, Ayo Bivigou E, Houenassi MD

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When Acute Coronary Syndrome Mimics Myocarditis: A Case Report from the Cardiology Department of the Libreville University Hospital
Syndrome coronarien mimant une myocardite

105-108 Yekini Carole Fadila Deth Carole, Ndoume F, Tessa W, Ndjibah A, Allognon C, Kinga A, Akagha C2, Moupinda M, Moubamba F, Mipinda JB, Ecke JM, Melo GA, Ayo Bivigou E

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Availability of Diagnostic Resources in Otorhinolaryngology in District Hospitals of N’Djamena (Chad): A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
Disponibilité des Moyens Diagnostiques en Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie dans les Hôpitaux de District de N’Djaména (Tchad) : Une Étude Transversale Descriptive

143-148 Aboubakar Assidick Taoussi, Allaramadji Moïse, Zamzam Oumar Ali Fadel, Abdalbassit Abdoulaye Mahamat

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Sociodemographic and Professional Profile of Non-Specialist Practitioners Involved in the Management of ENT Diseases in District Hospitals of N’Djamena
Profil Sociodémographique et Professionnel des Praticiens non Spécialistes Impliqués dans la Prise en Charge des Pathologies ORL dans les Hôpitaux de District de N’Djaména

149-154 Aboubakar Assidick Taoussi, Allaramadji Moïse, Djafar Mahamat Djibrine, Blaowé Gaïssala, Zamzam Oumar Ali Fadel

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Diagnostic and Therapeutic Profile of Peripheral Facial Palsy in a Reference Hospital in Libreville, Gabon
Profil Diagnostique et Thérapeutique de la Paralysie Faciale Périphérique dans un Hôpital de Référence de Libreville

138-142 Lekassa P, Andjock Nkouo YC, Kassa Kassa Anaïs Claude, Ngoma Manfoumbi AB, Manfoumbi Manfoumbi KD, Mouinga Abayi A, M’bi-fani Mavoungou R R, Biye NP, Lebiogo O, Ngwe D, Miloundja J 1-2, Nzouba L

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Sickle Cell Disease in Zinder (Niger): Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Management
Syndromes Drépanocytaires Majeurs à Zinder (Niger) : Aspects Épidémiologiques, Diagnostiques et Thérapeutiques

109-113 Maman-Brah M, Djibrilla Almoustapha Amadou, Malam-Abdou B, Abba-Issoufou Moustapha S, Elhadji-Chefou M, Boureima M, Adamou-Chaibou O, Moustapha-Adjia Ali MS, Nouhou-Tanda N

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Acute Poisonings in Douala, Cameroon: Clinical Profile, Causative Agents, and Patient Outcomes – A 5‑Year Retrospective Study of 123 Cases
Intoxications Aiguës à Douala (Cameroun) : Profil Clinique, Agents en Cause et Devenir des Patients – Étude Rétrospective de 123 Cas sur 5 Ans

114-120 Njall Pouth Clotilde, Charles Emmanuel Toussaint Binam Bikoi, Dissongo Jean II, Mbango-Ekouta Noël Désirée, Behiya Gérard, Metogo Bengono Junette, Steve Ebana, Ida Penda Calixte

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18649295

Assessment and Management of Postoperative Pain in Children in Bingerville
Évaluation et Prise en Charge de la Douleur Postopératoire de l’Enfant à Bingerville

121-125 N’Da-Koffi NHC, Coulibaly Klinna, Kouadio KS, Ogondon B, Ablé E, Kohi N, PeteY, Kouamé KE

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Current Approaches to HIV Control: Status, Contribution of Sub-Saharan Africa and Proposal of an Additional Innovative Alternative
Lutte Contre le VIH en Afrique Subsaharienne : Évaluation des Stratégies Actuelles et Proposition d’une Approche Communautaire Intégrée « Test-Traiter-Éduquer-Maintenir » (T²EM)

126-129 Amadou Oumarou, Harouna Mahaman Laouali, Alkassoum Salifou Ibrahim

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Microbiological Quality and Health Risk Assessment of Ready-to-Eat Foods Sold in Supermarkets in Yaounde (Cameroon)
Qualité Microbiologique et Évaluation du Risque Sanitaire des Aliments Prêts À Consommer Vendus dans les Grandes Surfaces de Yaoundé (Cameroun)

130-133 Emanda Ekoudi Martin, Soppo Lobe Charlotte Vanessa, Benga Mekoulou Felecité Chimène, Nnanga Nga

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Chronic Subdural Hematoma Revealing a Coagulation Disorder in a Five-Week-Old Infant in Bouaké: A Case Report and Literature Review
Hématome Sous-Dural Chronique Révélateur d’Un Trouble de la Coagulation Chez un Nourrisson de Cinq Semaines À Bouaké : À Propos d’Un Cas et Revue de la Littérature

134-137 N’Da-Koffi Hélène Cinthia, Lohourou Grah Franck, Ogondo Bernard, Kouadio Stéphanie, Ablé Edmond, Kohi Narcisse, Pete Demisere, Kouamé K Edmond

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