A5018171498- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies
- Disaster Response and Management
- Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies
Institute of Human Virology
2023-2024
Nasarawa State University
2019
University of Uyo
2018
Nigeria began administering COVID-19 vaccines on 5 March 2021 and is working towards the WHO's African regional goal to fully vaccinate 70% of their eligible population by December 2022. Nigeria's vaccination information system includes a surveillance for adverse events following immunisation (AEFI), but as April 2021, AEFI data were being collected managed multiple groups lacked routine analysis use action. To fill this gap in vaccine safety monitoring, between June 2022, US Centers Disease...
Abstract Background We investigated coronavirus disease 2109 (COVID-19) vaccine uptake and determinants among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria. Methods This was a cross-sectional study PLHIV attending antiretroviral therapy clinics FCT, utilized an interviewer-administered, semi-structured questionnaire to collect data on COVID-19 uptake. Vaccine measured using the question ‘Have you received vaccine?’ confirmed vaccination...
Background and Objective: Duranta repens Linn (Verbenaceae) is a flowering shrub popularly used as ornamental plant to decorate environment surroundings; it an exotic species of tropical American descent.Previous studies indicated antimalarial, antiviral cytotoxic activities.This study was carried out determine the toxicity level (LD 50 ), phytoconstituents, proximate composition mineral element contents leaves with view assess its nutritional potentials in relation ethnomedicinal uses...
BackgroundIsoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) significantly reduces the incidence of active tuberculosis in people living with HIV. However, despite high morbidity and mortality HIV, uptake IPT remains grossly suboptimal, implementation impeded by several barriers related to health workers patients. We evaluated use a quality improvement approach improve tertiary hospital north central Nigeria HIV burden.MethodsIn July, 2018, 4-week pilot project was undertaken at Federal Medical Centre...
Background: Lassa Fever (LF) is a disease of public health concern globally, with Nigeria as the epicenter disease.From 2020 till date, has battled dual epidemics COVID-19 and Fever, more attention on former.This study seeks to investigate spread pattern case fatality rate before during pandemic in Nigeria.Methodology: A secondary analysis epidemiological data fever from weekly situation reports Centre for Disease Control.Data 2017 2019 were grouped pre-COVID, while January June 13, 2022...