Makali, Samuel Lwamushi
Lembebu, Jean Corneille
Boroto, Raïssa
Zalinga, Christian Chiribagula
Bugugu, Daniella
Lurhangire, Emmanuel
Rosine, Bigirinama
Chimanuka, Christine
Mwene-Batu, Pacifique
Molima, Christian
Mendoza, Jessica Ramirez
Ferrari, Giovanfrancesco
Merten, Sonja
Bisimwa, Ghislain
Article History
Received: 13 March 2023
Accepted: 17 September 2023
First Online: 3 October 2023
Declarations
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: The study protocol was approved by the ethics committee of the Catholic University of Bukavu (UCB/CIES/NC/003/2021). Then we obtained written authorizations from the Ministry of Public Health represented by the heads of division of these two provinces (N°251/53/DPS-NK/2021 for North Kivu and N° 008/CD/DPS-SK/2021 for South Kivu). After explaining the objectives of the study, all interviewees gave their verbal consent to participate.
: Jessica Ramirez Mendoza confirms that the views and opinions expressed in this publication do not in any way constitute the official view or position of the ICRC. Every effort has been made to comply with my duty of discretion regarding activities undertaken during my employment/missions with the ICRC.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.