Development and Implementation of a Public Health Event Management System, Nigeria, 2018–2024

Authors: James Elston, Womi-Eteng Oboma Eteng, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Isabel Oliver, Everistus Aniaku, Anwar Abubakar, Christopher T. Lee, Emmanuel Benyeogor, Iain Roddick, Sophie Logan, Ebere Okereke, Leena Inamdar, Olusola Aruna, Rejoice Luka-Lawal, Christine Manthey, Lawrence Hinkle, Gloria Nunez, Emmanuel Agogo, Rabi Usman, Emmanuel Lucky Sunday, Muntari Hassan, John Oladejo, Ifedayo Adetifa

Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 31, Iss 1, Pp 4-13 (2025)

Subject Terms: Event management systems, epidemiology, surveillance, One Health, Nigeria, Medicine, Infectious and parasitic diseases, RC109-216

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Relation: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/31/1/24-0379_article; https://doaj.org/toc/1080-6040; https://doaj.org/toc/1080-6059

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/ca6702abdbd9442f8f9ba8b43921668d

Diphtheria transmission dynamics – Unveiling generation time and reproduction numbers from the 2022–2023 outbreak in Kano state, Nigeria

Authors: Raoul Kamadjeu, Oyeladun Okunromade, Bola Biliaminu Lawal, Muzammil Gadanya, Salma Ali Suwaid, Eduardo Celades Blanco, Ifedayo Adetifa, Elizabeth A. Kelvin

Source: Infectious Disease Modelling, Vol 10, Iss 2, Pp 680-690 (2025)

Subject Terms: Diphtheria, Outbreak, Nigeria, Reproduction number, Generation time, Transmission dynamics, Infectious and parasitic diseases, RC109-216

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Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468042725000089; https://doaj.org/toc/2468-0427

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Development of an oral regimen of unithiol for the treatment of snakebite envenoming: a phase 1 open-label dose-escalation safety trial and pharmacokinetic analysis in healthy Kenyan adultsResearch in context

Authors: Michael Abouyannis, Yvonne K. Nyambura, Samson Ngome, Debra Riako, Jennifer Musyoki, Charles Muiruri, Benedict Orindi, Laura Else, Alieu Amara, Laura Dickinson, Rachel H. Clare, Laura-Oana Albulescu, Adam P. Westhorpe, Jeroen Kool, Ifedayo Adetifa, Francis M. Ndungu, Richard FitzGerald, Saye Khoo, David G. Lalloo, Nicholas R. Casewell, Mainga Hamaluba

Source: EBioMedicine, Vol 113, Iss , Pp 105600- (2025)

Subject Terms: Phase 1 clinical trial, Snakebite, Envenoming, Unithiol, Medicine, Medicine (General), R5-920

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Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352396425000441; https://doaj.org/toc/2352-3964

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Correction: A prospective, multi-site, cohort study to estimate incidence of infection and disease due to Lassa fever virus in West African countries (the Enable Lassa research programme)-Study protocol.

Authors: Suzanne Penfold, Ayola Akim Adegnika, Danny Asogun, Olufemi Ayodeji, Benedict N Azuogu, William A Fischer, Robert F Garry, Donald Samuel Grant, Christian Happi, Magassouba N'Faly, Adebola Olayinka, Robert Samuels, Jefferson Sibley, David A Wohl, Manfred Accrombessi, Ifedayo Adetifa, Giuditta Annibaldis, Anton Camacho, Chioma Dan-Nwafor, Akpénè Ruth Esperencia Deha, Jean DeMarco, Sophie Duraffour, Augustine Goba, Rebecca Grais, Stephan Günther, Énagnon Junior Juvénal Prince Honvou, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Christine Jacobsen, Lansana Kanneh, Mambu Momoh, Aminata Ndiaye, Robert Nsaibirni, Sylvanus Okogbenin, Chinwe Ochu, Ephraim Ogbaini, Énagnon Parsifal Marie Alexandre Logbo, John Demby Sandi, John S Schieffelin, Thomas Verstraeten, Nathalie J Vielle, Anges Yadouleton, Emmanuel Koffi Yovo, Enable Protocol authorship group

Source: PLoS ONE, Vol 20, Iss 1, p e0317720 (2025)

Subject Terms: Medicine, Science

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1932-6203

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/fb79725d4a184128881de049dce13d9d

ASEAN’s response to mpox: Advancing regional and inter-regional cooperation to manage public health emergencies

Authors: Afifah Rahman-Shepherd, Ahmed Razavi, Ifedayo Adetifa, Ngozi Erondu, Soawapak Hinjoy, Zheng Jie Marc Ho, Irvin Miranda, Ebere Okereke, Oyeronke Oyebanji, Justin Wong, Ferdinal Fernando

Source: PLOS Global Public Health, Vol 5, Iss 1 (2025)

Subject Terms: Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11694971/?tool=EBI; https://doaj.org/toc/2767-3375

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Epidemiology of influenza in Nigeria: A secondary analysis of the sentinel surveillance data in Nigeria from 2010 – 2020

Authors: Adejoke Akano, Aisha Habib Sadauki, Adeyemi Mark Adelabu, Arhyel Malgwi, Motunrayo Fagbola, Oladipo Ogunbode, Aishat Usman, Celestine Ameh, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Elsie Ilori, Sikiru Badaru, Adewusi Adetunji, Adedeji Adebayo, Nwando Mba, Akanimo Iniobong, Emmanuel Eze, Isaac Akerele, Bukar Grema, Oluwajimi Sodipo, Emeka Enemuo, Chinwe Ochu, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Ifedayo Adetifa

Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health, Vol 17, Iss 3, Pp 495-502 (2024)

Subject Terms: Epidemiology, Influenza, Influenza-like illness, Nigeria, Sentinel surveillance, Severe acute respiratory infection, Infectious and parasitic diseases, RC109-216, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187603412300463X; https://doaj.org/toc/1876-0341

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Tungiasis among children in Kenya is associated with poor nutrition status, absenteeism, poor school performance and high impact on quality of life.

Authors: Lynne Elson, Christopher Kamau, Sammy Koech, Christopher Muthama, George Gachomba, Erastus Sinoti, Elwyn Chondo, Eliud Mburu, Miriam Wakio, Jimmy Lore, Marta Maia, Ifedayo Adetifa, Benedict Orindi, Phillip Bejon, Ulrike Fillinger

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 18, Iss 5, p e0011800 (2024)

Subject Terms: Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine, RC955-962, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0011800&type=printable; https://doaj.org/toc/1935-2727; https://doaj.org/toc/1935-2735

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/8f25c0aa92e64773b62c9adc132cccb0

National prevalence and risk factors for tungiasis in Kenya

Authors: Lynne Elson, Christopher Kamau, Sammy Koech, Christopher Muthama, George Gachomba, Erastus Sinoti, Elwyn Chondo, Eliud Mburu, Miriam Wakio, Jimmy Lore, Marta Maia, Ifedayo Adetifa, Benedict Orindi, Phillip Bejon, Ulrike Fillinger

Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2023)

Subject Terms: Tungiasis, Neglected tropical diseases, Prevalence, Disease burden, Kenya, Infectious and parasitic diseases, RC109-216, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2049-9957

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/3b041b463cf7483bbcbd72b2563dfaa5

Performance evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 rapid diagnostic tests in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study.

Authors: Akhere A Omonkhua, Adedayo Faneye, Kazeem S Akinwande, Okpokoro Evaezi, Nathan Y Shehu, Adedeji Onayade, Chinwe Lucia Ochu, Mustapha Popoola, Nnadi Emmanuel, Temitope Ojo, Cornelius Ohonsi, Abdullahi Abubakar, Elizabeth Odeh, Paul Akinduti, Onikepe Folarin, John Samson Bimba, Ehimario Igumbor, Kelly Elimian, Victory Fabian Edem, Luka Pam D, Tunde Olusola, Loretta Ntoimo, Michael Olugbile, Adewale Victor Opayele, Ibrahim Kida, Shwe David, Augustine Onyeaghala, Isaac Igbarumah, Omosivie Maduka, Magaji A Mahmoud, Abdul Rahman El-Fulatty, David O Olaleye, Omale Simon, Iriagbonse Iyabo Osaigbovo, Darlington Ewaen Obaseki, Afolaranmi Tolulupe, Christian Happi, Yusuf Bara Jibrin, Friday Okonofua, Timan Eliya, Gomerep Simji, Izang Joy Abi, Emmanuel Ameh, Ibrahim Mahmood Maigari, Sulaiman Alhaji, Ifedayo Adetifa, Babatunde Salako, Suleiman Bogoro, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Georgina N Odaibo, COVID-19 RDT Validation in Nigeria (CORVAN) study group

Source: PLOS Global Public Health, Vol 4, Iss 7, p e0003371 (2024)

Subject Terms: Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2767-3375

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/c7253d312fa5432eab9cdd80f7c4eccb

Predictors of Lassa fever diagnosis in suspected cases reporting to health facilities in Nigeria

Authors: Chinwe Lucia Ochu, Lorretta Ntoimo, Ikenna Onoh, Friday Okonofua, Martin Meremikwu, Sandra Mba, Akanimo Iniobong, Obinna Nwafor, Mahmood Dalhat, Cornelius Ohonsi, Chinedu Arinze, Ekpereonne Esu, Ehimario Uche Igumbor, Chioma Dan-Nwafor, Elsie Ilori, Ifedayo Adetifa

Source: Scientific Reports, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2023)

Subject Terms: Medicine, Science

File Description: electronic resource

Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2045-2322

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/05e2c8f0350147d4a898208ec8a7cea8

Mpox (monkeypox) risk and mortality associated with HIV infection: a national case–control study in Nigeria

Authors: Ibrahim Abubakar, Adesola Yinka-Ogunleye, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Olusola Aruna, Oladipo Ogunbode, Ifedayo Adetifa, Mahmood Dalhat, Afolabi Akinpelu, Fatima Garba, Adama Ahmad, Adesola Adeleye, Iliya Botson, Bamidele Oluwafemi, Lateefat Amao, Udeme Ekripo, Gambo Gumel Aliyu

Source: BMJ Global Health, Vol 8, Iss 11 (2023)

Subject Terms: Medicine (General), R5-920, Infectious and parasitic diseases, RC109-216

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Relation: https://gh.bmj.com/content/8/11/e013126.full; https://doaj.org/toc/2059-7908

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/5123db6c6b8a453db8326a6f010e90d0

Pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacteria in colonisation and disease in The Gambia

Authors: Catherine Okoi, Suzanne T. Anderson, Sarah Mulwa, Archibald Worwui, Martin Antonio, Florian Gehre, Ifedayo Adetifa

Source: Scientific Reports, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2022)

Subject Terms: Medicine, Science

File Description: electronic resource

Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2045-2322

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/9a50ce890cde49298f0aec44d29c1747

A prospective, multi-site, cohort study to estimate incidence of infection and disease due to Lassa fever virus in West African countries (the Enable Lassa research programme)–Study protocol

Authors: Suzanne Penfold, Ayola Akim Adegnika, Danny Asogun, Olufemi Ayodeji, Benedict N. Azuogu, William A. Fischer, Robert F. Garry, Donald Samuel Grant, Christian Happi, Magassouba N’Faly, Adebola Olayinka, Robert Samuels, Jefferson Sibley, David A. Wohl, Manfred Accrombessi, Ifedayo Adetifa, Giuditta Annibaldis, Anton Camacho, Chioma Dan-Nwafor, Akpénè Ruth Esperencia Deha, Jean DeMarco, Sophie Duraffour, Augustine Goba, Rebecca Grais, Stephan Günther, Énagnon Junior Juvénal Prince Honvou, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Christine Jacobsen, Lansana Kanneh, Mambu Momoh, Aminata Ndiaye, Robert Nsaibirni, Sylvanus Okogbenin, Chinwe Ochu, Ephraim Ogbaini, Énagnon Parsifal Marie Alexandre Logbo, John Demby Sandi, John S. Schieffelin, Thomas Verstraeten, Nathalie J. Vielle, Anges Yadouleton, Emmanuel Koffi Yovo

Source: PLoS ONE, Vol 18, Iss 3 (2023)

Subject Terms: Medicine, Science

File Description: electronic resource

Relation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10062557/?tool=EBI; https://doaj.org/toc/1932-6203

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/da60e9c5e56f4b7a8242575dd1ad7460

Epidemiology, diagnostics and factors associated with mortality during a cholera epidemic in Nigeria, October 2020–October 2021: a retrospective analysis of national surveillance data

Authors: Chikwe Ihekweazu, Carina King, Puja Myles, Fatima Saleh, Tobias Alfvén, Emmanuel Pembi, Emmanuel Agogo, Chinwe Lucia Ochu, Samuel Ngishe, Hakeem Abiola Yusuff, Ifeoma Nwadiuto, Abbas Aliyu Mohammed, Nwando Mba, Elsie Ilori, John Oladejo, Ibrahim Mamadu, Oluwatosin Wuraola Akande, Lauryn Dunkwu, Nnaemeka Ndodo, David Olatunji, Kelly Elimian, Sebastian Yennan, Anwar Musah, Iliya Danladi Cheshi, Ahmed Ladan Mohammed, Eme Ekeng, Stephanie Ayres, Benjamin Gandi, Ahmed Nasir Omar, Emily Crawford, Olubunmi Omowumi Olopha, Robinson Nnaji, Basheer Muhammad, Rejoice Luka-Lawal, Adachioma Chinonso Ihueze, Chidimma Ojukwu, Afolabi Muftau Akinpelu, Ene Adaga, Yusuf Abubakar, Agnes Bosede Alowooye, Peace Chinma Nwogwugwu, Khadeejah Kamaldeen, Henry Nweke Abah, Egbuna Hyacinth Chukwuebuka, Sarah Peter, Okpachi Christopher Abbah, Popoola Michael Oladotun, Santino Oifoh, Micheal Olugbile, Olajumoke Babatunde, Ifedayo Adetifa

Source: BMJ Open, Vol 12, Iss 9 (2022)

Subject Terms: Medicine

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Relation: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/9/e063703.full; https://doaj.org/toc/2044-6055

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/3157457ca83144639092ff38494b5493

Urgent need for a non-discriminatory and non-stigmatizing nomenclature for monkeypox virus.

Authors: Christian Happi, Ifedayo Adetifa, Placide Mbala, Richard Njouom, Emmanuel Nakoune, Anise Happi, Nnaemeka Ndodo, Oyeronke Ayansola, Gerald Mboowa, Trevor Bedford, Richard A Neher, Cornelius Roemer, Emma Hodcroft, Houriiyah Tegally, Áine O'Toole, Andrew Rambaut, Oliver Pybus, Moritz U G Kraemer, Eduan Wilkinson, Joana Isidro, Vítor Borges, Miguel Pinto, João Paulo Gomes, Lucas Freitas, Paola C Resende, Raphael T C Lee, Sebastian Maurer-Stroh, Cheryl Baxter, Richard Lessells, Ahmed E Ogwell, Yenew Kebede, Sofonias K Tessema, Tulio de Oliveira

Source: PLoS Biology, Vol 20, Iss 8, p e3001769 (2022)

Subject Terms: Biology (General), QH301-705.5

File Description: electronic resource

Relation: https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3001769&type=printable; https://doaj.org/toc/1544-9173; https://doaj.org/toc/1545-7885

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/f6ec57baa21e467c8bcc9835e4d24087

TRUE-1: Trial of Repurposed Unithiol for snakebite Envenoming phase 1 (safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in healthy Kenyan adults) [version 1; peer review: 3 approved]

Authors: Mainga Hamaluba, Debra Riako, Betty Kalama, Francis M. Ndungu, Hope Mwangudzah, Saye Khoo, David G. Lalloo, Lawrence Babu, Richard FitzGerald, Michael Abouyannis, Benedict Orindi, Samson Ngome, Mwanajuma Ngama, Yvonne K. Nyambura, Laura Else, Frida Lewa, Noni Mumba, Ifedayo Adetifa, Sujan Dily Penchala, Nicholas R. Casewell

Source: Wellcome Open Research, Vol 7 (2022)

Subject Terms: Snakebite, envenoming, small molecule, chelator, phase I, adaptive, eng, Medicine, Science

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Relation: https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/7-90/v1; https://doaj.org/toc/2398-502X

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/d23d9447885c40cdb89579bc43c2f874

Epidemiological trends of Lassa fever in Nigeria, 2018-2021.

Authors: Mahmood M Dalhat, Adebola Olayinka, Martin M Meremikwu, Chioma Dan-Nwafor, Akanimo Iniobong, Lorretta F Ntoimo, Ikenna Onoh, Sandra Mba, Cornelius Ohonsi, Chinedu Arinze, Ekpereonne B Esu, Obinna Nwafor, Ipadeola Oladipupo, Michael Onoja, Elsie Ilori, Friday Okonofua, Chinwe L Ochu, Ehimario U Igumbor, Ifedayo Adetifa

Source: PLoS ONE, Vol 17, Iss 12, p e0279467 (2022)

Subject Terms: Medicine, Science

File Description: electronic resource

Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1932-6203

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/feb9f29d663843a8b9e76b4750babae6

SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in three Kenyan health and demographic surveillance sites, December 2020-May 2021

Authors: Anthony O. Etyang, Ifedayo Adetifa, Richard Omore, Thomas Misore, Abdhalah K. Ziraba, Maurine A. Ng’oda, Evelyn Gitau, John Gitonga, Daisy Mugo, Bernadette Kutima, Henry Karanja, Monica Toroitich, James Nyagwange, James Tuju, Perpetual Wanjiku, Rashid Aman, Patrick Amoth, Mercy Mwangangi, Kadondi Kasera, Wangari Ng’ang’a, Donald Akech, Antipa Sigilai, Boniface Karia, Angela Karani, Shirine Voller, Charles N. Agoti, Lynette I. Ochola-Oyier, Mark Otiende, Christian Bottomley, Amek Nyaguara, Sophie Uyoga, Katherine Gallagher, Eunice W. Kagucia, Dickens Onyango, Benjamin Tsofa, Joseph Mwangangi, Eric Maitha, Edwine Barasa, Philip Bejon, George M. Warimwe, J. Anthony G. Scott, Ambrose Agweyu

Source: PLOS Global Public Health, Vol 2, Iss 8 (2022)

Subject Terms: Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10021917/?tool=EBI; https://doaj.org/toc/2767-3375

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Tetanus and Diphtheria Seroprotection among Children Younger Than 15 Years in Nigeria, 2018: Who Are the Unprotected Children?

Authors: Rania A. Tohme, Heather M. Scobie, Oyeladun Okunromade, Temitope Olaleye, Faisal Shuaib, Tunde Jegede, Ridwan Yahaya, Ndodo Nnaemeka, Bola Lawal, Abiodun Egwuenu, Nishanth Parameswaran, Gretchen Cooley, Qian An, Melissa Coughlin, Bassey B. Okposen, Ifedayo Adetifa, Omotayo Bolu, Chikwe Ihekweazu

Source: Vaccines, Vol 11, Iss 3, p 663 (2023)

Subject Terms: seroprevalence, tetanus, diphtheria, Nigeria, serology, vaccine preventable diseases, Medicine

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/11/3/663; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-393X

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Observational study: 27 years of severe malaria surveillance in Kilifi, Kenya

Authors: Patricia Njuguna, Kathryn Maitland, Amek Nyaguara, Daniel Mwanga, Polycarp Mogeni, Neema Mturi, Shebe Mohammed, Gabriel Mwambingu, Caroline Ngetsa, Kenedy Awuondo, Brett Lowe, Ifedayo Adetifa, J. Anthony G. Scott, Thomas N. Williams, Sarah Atkinson, Faith Osier, Robert W. Snow, Kevin Marsh, Benjamin Tsofa, Norbert Peshu, Mainga Hamaluba, James A. Berkley, Charles R. J. Newton, John Fondo, Anisa Omar, Philip Bejon

Source: BMC Medicine, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2019)

Subject Terms: Severe malaria, Secular trend, Mortality, Africa, Longitudinal surveillance, Medicine

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Relation: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-019-1359-9; https://doaj.org/toc/1741-7015

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