Bashizi cito

[Justin Cikomola @CCikomola]

Marche, bon allié souvent sous-estimé.

Stressé ? Marchez.
Vous avez fini de manger ? Marchez.
Besoin de vous vider la tête ? Marchez.
Besoin de gagner en muscle? Marchez
Etes constipé? Marchez

Marchez autant que vous pouvez.

[Open Forum Infectious Diseases @OFIDJournal]

Drug-resistant tuberculosis outcomes in South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, during a humanitarian crisis (2018–2024)

✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://t.co/FgGwEHs65M

[Bashizi cito @BashiziCito]

The epicenter of artemisinin resistance appears to be Rwanda and Uganda, yet very close to eastern DRC. This region is therefore highly exposed and would play a critical role in the spread of resistance genes (primarily the kelch13 propeller domain). We are in danger !

[CTDGH @ctdgh_ucb]

🚨 New study from the @CTDGH
Xpert detects rifampicin resistance but can give false positives when TB bacterial load is low. 🧬

🔍 Findings call for caution & further research to refine TB diagnostic.

The link: https://t.co/NKKwdIHgFu

[Updates in Medicine @medic_updates]

Whats new in Malaria Management: 2025 Update

WHO Malaria Guidelines: 2025

[MESA - the malaria knowledge hub @MESAmalaria]

🦟 Today is #WorldMosquitoDay

➡️ 'Anopheles' mosquitoes, which transmit malaria, have a relatively short lifespan (3-4 weeks).

🌍 They are found on all continents except Antarctica.

🔬 Explore the evolving landscape of vector control research: https://t.co/9mvYe9t7m6

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

Drug-resistant infections are on the rise across Africa, making common illnesses harder to treat.

A new study led by @AfricaCDC and partners, covering 14 countries and 187,000+ lab results, reveals alarming resistance to key antibiotics and serious gaps in testing and data systems. Learn more: https://t.co/wn1JUQJusR

#AfricaCDC #AMR

[Veera Rajagopal  @doctorveera]

Absolutely fascinating paper! Some of the best examples of learning from evolution comes from non-human GWAS.

A missense mutation (discovered previously via a GWAS) in FREP1 encoding a mosquito gut protein provides near complete resistance to malarial parasite infection.

The beauty of genetics is it not only pinpoints the protein that needs to be targeted, it also tells what function of the protein could be targeted without killing the entire protein (which will impose fitness costs)

In this case, the FREP1 protein is critical for normal physiological functions of mosquito host. But the missense mutation selectively affects the function that is hijacked by the parasites to invade the mosquito gut.

Here the authors propose driving this protective allele in to the wild mosquito population (instead of deleting the gene which is lethal and might not help the gene drive) using modern genetic tools would be an effective approach to eliminate malaria.

Li, Dong, et al. Nature
https://t.co/YVNVcY0BbS

[Programme Élargi de Vaccination de la RDC @Pev_rdcongo]

🚨 Le choléra circule actuellement dans plusieurs provinces de la RDC, dont le Haut-Katanga, Sud-Kivu, Tanganyika et Kinshasa.

Se laver régulièrement les mains et celles de nos enfants avec du savon, ainsi que maintenir notre environnement propre, restent parmi les meilleures protections contre cette maladie.

Si le vaccin contre le choléra est disponible dans votre province, faites-vous vacciner, vous et votre famille !

✨ N'oublions pas : si nous agissons ensemble, nous pouvons protéger efficacement nos communautés !

#StopCholeraRDC #SantéPourTous

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Ever heard of #genomics? It’s the study of all our DNA. By understanding the story of genomics we can unlock a world of possibilities for global health care.

[Tulio de Oliveira @Tuliodna]

We are opening a new phase of Genomic Surveillance in South Africa. This is a major public health collaboration to scale up monitoring and analyzing genetic information from pathogens, this was officially launched in Cape Town. Watch the whole video at: https://t.co/9ewIT4bqAH

[JAMA @JAMA_current]

Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia has a case fatality rate of 15% to 30% and causes 300 000 deaths per year worldwide.

This Review discusses management of S aureus bacteremia.

https://t.co/BYBHl4uBeI

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

Under @Dr_JeanKaseya's leadership, @AfricaCDC is building the systems, skills and solutions to protect Africa and the world.

#HealthSecurity isn’t a dream. It’s a continental priority. And we’re acting with urgency and purpose.

🎥 Video: Courtesy of @wef

#NewPublicHealthOrder

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

Special Briefing on Mpox & other Health Emergencies || May 29, 2025 https://t.co/9M1L29yaZi

[Dr.Kandi charles Ruuhimbasa @KandiRuhimbasa]

Selon l’UNICEF (2023), 45 % des décès d’enfants de moins de 5 ans sont liés à la malnutrition.
Et au Sud-Kivu, les chiffres sont encore plus alarmants dans certaines zones rurales.
#SantéCongo #NutritionBukavu

[Dr.Kandi charles Ruuhimbasa @KandiRuhimbasa]

Alert ⚠️⚠️🚨🚨
In the coming days, we will witness an unprecedented famine if nothing is done! It is time for everyone, according to their possibilities, to take action.

[Bashizi cito @BashiziCito]

@bugwaja Congratulation Doctor

[Levi Bugwaja @bugwaja]

Congrats, team! I must admit that this is the very first scientific paper in which my name appears (since the MedFac I have also contributed to other ongoing publications).
A remarkable sign: first paper, boom, in The Lancet, a dream medical journal! Thank you, great team.