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Renal care readiness and gaps in early detection of sickle cell nephropathy in children in North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo: an exploratory cross-sectional study

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study checked if doctors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are ready to spot kidney disease in children with sickle cell disease. It is an observational look at healthcare gaps. It shows where care is lacking, but it does not prove that fixing these gaps will improve patient outcomes.

Who did this work

Mupenzi Mumbere (Université Catholique du Graben) · Kahindo Kangitsi Charles (University of Goma) · Kambale Malengera Victor (Université Catholique du Graben) · Lwanzo Sindikubyo Zaccharie (Université Catholique du Graben) · Katsuva Mbahweka Francois (Université Catholique du Graben) · Tsongo Kibendelelwa Zaccharie (Université Catholique du Graben)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-09-19
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-026-05135-1