Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)

Published 30/01/2026
January 2026

Original Articles

Indications and complications of open cholecystectomy at the Zinder National Hospital.
AN Mamoudou Hamidou, I Amadou Magagi, I Hamidine, I Alio Moumouni, H Adamou (Author)
1652-1659
Indications and complications of open cholecystectomy at the Zinder National Hospital.
Introduction : Cholecystectomy is a widely performed surgical procedure worldwide. While laparoscopy is the standard surgical approach, laparotomy remains relevant in our…
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Severe pneumonia in children aged 1–59 months admitted to the pediatric department of the Maradi Regional Hospital (Niger).
ML Harouna Amadou, M Hamadou, AK Ibrahim Mamadou, O Amadou, H Mahamat Abdalchacour, C Maidakouale, Mahamadou Gado, A Ousmane, M Doutchi (Author)
1660-1671
Severe pneumonia in children aged 1–59 months admitted to the pediatric department of the Maradi Regional Hospital (Niger).
Introduction : Severe pneumonia (SP) remains a major cause of child mortality in SubSaharan Africa. This study aimed to describe the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic, and…
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Epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects of severe preeclampsia at the Mother and Child Health Centre of Maradi, Niger.
H Laouan, IA Amadou, M Maikassoua, Y Boubacar Amadou, R Kané Barka, B Hassane, T Elh Liman, BA Djibrilla, SM M'baye Salissou, N Hama Aghali, L James Didier, M Nayama, IA Touré (Author)
1672-1681
Epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects of severe preeclampsia at the Mother and Child Health Centre of Maradi, Niger.
Introduction : Preeclampsia is a common hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, defined by arterial hypertension associated with significant proteinuria. It remains a leading cause…
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Management of benign prostatic hypertrophy at the Tillabery Regional Hospital Center.
MS Ousmane Manzo, M Halidou, O Karimoune Mossi, A Yacouba Moumouni, Y BokaTounga, HA Seydou, MB Saadou Ibrahim, MS Dambaki, A Soumana (Author)
1682-1687
Management of benign prostatic hypertrophy at the Tillabery Regional Hospital Center.
Introduction : Surgical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common procedure in adult surgery. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological,…
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Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS) using the STOP- BANG score in patients with cardiovascular disease at Niamey National Hospital.
A Gagara Issoufou Madougou, H Idrissa, D Halidou Abdoulaye, M Ali Moussa, S Halidou Moussa, M Bako (Author)
1696-1706
Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS) using the STOP- BANG score in patients with cardiovascular disease at Niamey National Hospital.
Introduction : Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is a common but frequently undiagnosed condition. The objective of this study was to determine the epidemiological,…
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Epidemiological characteristics of cancers documented in Niger: a literature review from 2000 to 2024.
MS Falissou Saïdou, AB Abani Bako, O Abdoulaye, M Abdoulaye Gambo, MM Oudou Mossi Maiga, Z Alio, M Zahatu, IM Aliyu, F Guiet Mati, A Abbas, Y Jamilu, M Boutchi (Author)
1707-1718
Epidemiological characteristics of cancers documented in Niger: a literature review from 2000 to 2024.
Introduction : Cancer is one of the main public health problems. Several strategies to fight cancer have been implemented to combat this disease in Niger. An overall view of the…
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Profile of adverse effects of the new short oral treatment regimen for drug- resistant tuberculosis in Niger.
A Gagara Issoufou Madougou, B Souleymane Mahamadou, I Hamidou, MN Souley Mamane, ML Moussa, S Halidou Moussa, AL Cheik Aboubacar, A Ahoussou Kabirou, I Lawan, AZ Soumana, M Bako, A Piubello (Author)
1738-1747
Profile of adverse effects of the new short oral treatment regimen for drug- resistant tuberculosis in Niger.
Introduction : Drug-resistant tuberculosis is a major public health problem. Its treatment is constantly evolving. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and nature…
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Epidemiology, diagnosis, and progression of major sickle cell syndrome in children in the pediatric departments of Niamey National Hospital.
B Malam-Abdou, B Kouakou, M Maman Brah, A Djibrilla-Almoustapha, Aboubacar Samaila, M Elhadji-Chefou, MO Moussaram Aïchatou (Author)
1748-1756
Epidemiology, diagnosis, and progression of major sickle cell syndrome in children in the pediatric departments of Niamey National Hospital.
Introduction : Sickle cell disease is a genetic and hereditary disease that is found worldwide and is transmitted in an autosomal recessive pattern. The objective of this study…
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Liver Abscess at Treichville University Hospital in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
BC Manomba, WD Mourtada, AG Aloumba, F Ello, A Doumbia, E Ehui (Author)
1757-1765
Liver Abscess at Treichville University Hospital in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Introduction : Liver abscesses are serious, potentially fatal infections that are common in developing countries. In Côte d'Ivoire, recent data remain limited. The aim of this…
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Assessment of Treatment Adherence in Hypertensive Patients at the Abidjan Institute of Cardiology, Côte d'Ivoire, 2024.
G Konan Loukou, A Abina, S Kouame Koffi, V Ilupeju, AJ Kumassi Tano (Author)
1766-1773
Assessment of Treatment Adherence in Hypertensive Patients at the Abidjan Institute of Cardiology, Côte d'Ivoire, 2024.
Introduction : Hypertension is undeniably among the major public health concerns worldwide. In Côte d'Ivoire, only a small percentage of hypertensive patients (6%) manage to keep…
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External evaluation of the quality and concordance of microscopic readings for the diagnosis of malaria in medical biology laboratories in Maradi in 2024, Niger.
H Boureima, MAS Abdou, H Laouan, N Hama Aghali, Ml Mahaman, ML Harouna Amadou, A Biraim, O Abdoulaye, M Doutchi (Author)
1774-1781
External evaluation of the quality and concordance of microscopic readings for the diagnosis of malaria in medical biology laboratories in Maradi in 2024, Niger.
Introduction : Malaria remains a major parasitic disease in Niger, where it poses a significant public health challenge. Its diagnosis relies on microscopy (thick blood smear and…
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HBsAg carriage and associated factors in an at-risk population: case of unvaccinated health workers in a hospital in Parakou (Republic of Benin).
CD Fanou, K Sake Alassan, I Hamidine, R Klipkezo, YR El-Hadj, SM Diallo, T Bognon, J Sehonou (Author)
1782-1788
HBsAg carriage and associated factors in an at-risk population: case of unvaccinated health workers in a hospital in Parakou (Republic of Benin).
Introduction : viral hepatitis B is a major public health problem. Sub Sahran African is paying a heavy price despite the existence of an effective vaccine. This work aims to…
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Case Reports

Necrotizing fasciitis of the right lower limb complicating fundal uterine rupture: a case report.
H Soumana Diaouga, Y Boka Tounga, Y-Z Kossi Odjo Dogbe, M Chaibou Yacouba, RM Garba, M Nayama (Author)
1688-1695
Necrotizing fasciitis of the right lower limb complicating fundal uterine rupture: a case report.
Introduction : Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) during pregnancy is rare but potentially fatal, with high rates of morbidity and perinatal mortality. Observation : A 20-year-old…
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A ruptured superior mesenteric artery aneurysm: a case report.
MB Abdoulaye, Maikassoua Mamane, Adakal Ousseini, I Amadou Magagi, A Baragé, MN Hamissou, R Miri, A Saidou, H Adamou, L James Didier, R Rachid (Author)
1719-1723
A ruptured superior mesenteric artery aneurysm: a case report.
Background : Aneurysm of the superior mesenteric artery is a serious condition that is diagnosed in case of a complication such as rupture or digestive ischemia. The aim of this…
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Fronto-ethmoidal mucocele with orbital extension, about a case at the Maradi Reference Hospital.
IA Hama, N Hama Aghali, M Maikassoua, Y Issifi, Y Mahamane, B Issoufou, M Iro, P Ocquet (Author)
1724-1728
Fronto-ethmoidal mucocele with orbital extension, about a case at the Maradi Reference Hospital.
Introduction : Mucoceles are benign and rare cystic tumors, primarily affecting adults. They result from an obstruction of sinus ventilation. Diagnosis is based on computed…
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Autoimmune rhombencephalitis in a child at the Amirou Boubacar Diallo National Hospital of Niamey (NIGER).
MM Ali Bandiaré, J Donamou, F Hassane Djibo, Soumana Boureima M, M Niandou, R Sabo (Author)
1729-1732
Autoimmune rhombencephalitis in a child at the Amirou Boubacar Diallo National Hospital of Niamey (NIGER).
Introduction : Pediatric autoimmune rhombencephalitis represents a major diagnostic and therapeutic challenge, characterized by progressively worsening manifestations that are…
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Red grain actinomycetoma of the scalp: a case report at Brazzaville University Hospital.
GA Aloumba, FG Mouamba, OG Sekangue, M Amona, M Ekat, MT Doukaga, IBR Ossibi, G Ndziessi, Nen Ontsira, LIA Lenga, Kes Bayonne, D Moukassa (Author)
1733-1737
Red grain actinomycetoma of the scalp: a case report at Brazzaville University Hospital.
Introduction : Actinomycetoma of the scalp is a serious condition. The objective of this work was to report a case of red grain actinomycosis of the scalp at the University…
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