African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2018)

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A Systematic Review of the Impact of Fortified Bouillon (Motomoto) on Urinary Iodine Concentration and Thyroid Function in School-Aged Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: An African Perspective, 2018

Jeanine Uwimana, University of Rwanda
Published: November 12, 2018

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning Impact of a fortified bouillon cube (Motomoto) on urinary iodine concentration and thyroid function in school-aged children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Rwanda. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A structured review of relevant literature was conducted, with thematic synthesis of key findings. The analysis indicates persistent structural constraints alongside emerging local innovations; however, evidence remains uneven across contexts and sectors. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Impact of a fortified bouillon cube (Motomoto) on urinary iodine concentration and thyroid function in school-aged children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Africa, Medicine, systematic review This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

How to Cite

Jeanine Uwimana (2018). A Systematic Review of the Impact of Fortified Bouillon (Motomoto) on Urinary Iodine Concentration and Thyroid Function in School-Aged Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: An African Perspective, 2018. African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2018), 40-54.

Keywords

Iodine deficiencyMicronutrient fortificationUrinary iodine concentrationThyroid functionSchool-aged childrenSub-Saharan AfricaSystematic review

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