Assessment of health risks associated with water-borne diseases due to flooding in the Kwilu River Valley in Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo

• Main Authors: Midishi Olivier MUNDUKU (Author), Kikozokozo Dieudonne Kikozokozo (Author), Muwele Thérèse KILENSELE (Author), Gedeon Gedeon BANGANGA (Author), Ilunga Thérèse KALELA (Author), Banza Steve BONDO (Author), Eyul'anki Dieudonne KILENSELE (Author), Mazembe Bias MPURU (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Orapuh, Inc., 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction Flooding poses a socio-environmental threat by introducing water to areas usually dry, thereby facilitating the spread of various pathogens. Flood-prone areas are vulnerable to numerous health risks, often resulting in fatalities, especially among children under five and pregnant women....