The state of emergency care in Democratic Republic of Congo

The state of emergency care in Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest country on the African continent with a population of over 70 million. It is also a major crossroad through Africa as it borders nine countries. Unfortunately, the DRC has experienced recurrent political and social instability throughout i...

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Main Authors:	Luc Malemo Kalisya, Margaret Salmon, Kitoga Manwa, Mundenga Mutendi Muller, Ken Diango, Rene Zaidi, Sarah K. Wendel, Teri Ann Reynolds
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2015-12-01
Series:	African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:	Democratic Republic of Congo Emergency Medicine Emergency Rooms Salle des Urgences Heath Care Structure Medical Education
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X15001032

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