Integration of newborn screening for sickle cell disease into primary health care in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a pilot study
The integration of newborn screening for SCD into primary health care in Bukavu, in the DRC, has demonstrated feasibility and effectiveness in the early identification of affected infants. This initiative has the potential to mitigate the serious complications linked to the disease and enhance health outcomes for patients. These findings set the stage for broader adoption of this approach to address the implications of SCD on maternal and child health in the DRC.
Authors
- Olivier Kabiriko Mukuku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6902-7023)
- Zacharie Kibendelwa Tsongo
- Stanislas Okitotsho Wembonyama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7556-479X)
- Théophile Barhwamire Kabesha
- André Kabamba Mutombo
- Nash Mwanza Nangunia
- Viviane Bianga Feza
- Yves Mulindilwa Kyembwa
Institutions
- University of Lubumbashi (CD)
- University of Mbuji Mayi (CD)
- Université Officielle de Bukavu (CD)
- Institut Supérieur de Statistique de Lubumbashi (CD)
- University of Goma (CD)
- Université de Kisangani (CD)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Primary Care
- Published
- 2025-08-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-025-02976-x
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.50