🟦🟨 GUEST RESEARCHER PROFILE- DR JAMES ODUBIA.

Dr. James Success Odubia is a dedicated researcher with a strong commitment to advancing public health through health promotion and evidence-based research.

Currently, Dr. Odubia serves as the Head of Research and Development at DataClear Consult. He also contributes to higher education as a Lecturer and Research Adviser at Dove Francies University. Conclusively, he aspires to be a professor of Public Health.

@who

@who.fides @unesco @cdcgov

@africacdc #eachonehelpone #DrFajembola

🟦🟨 GUEST RESEARCHER PROFILE- DR SUMAYYA AL- MANSUR.

Dr. Sumayya Al-Mansur is a medical doctor, public health educator, and doctoral student at the University of Maryland. Her expertise spans clinical practice, public health, and health communication. She works at the intersection of medicine and behavioural science, focusing on designing and implementing effective health communication strategies.

Passionate about health education and impact, she bridges research and practice to improve health outcomes in underserved communities.

@who

@who.fides @unesco @africacdc

#Eachonehelpone #drfajembola

🟦🟨 GUEST RESEARCHER PROFILE- PROFESSOR IBRAHEEM ABIOYE.

Prof. Ibraheem Abioye (MD, MPH, SM, PhD) is an accomplished physician, population health scientist, epidemiologist, and biostatistician. He trained as a medical doctor at Lagos State University in Nigeria and holds three postgraduate degrees from Harvard University: Masters in Global Health, Biostatistics, and a Ph.D. in Population Health Science. In between, he coordinated clinical trials and prospective cohort studies in Tanzania during a postdoc at Harvard. He also completed

a postdoc at Brown University, working on studies set in the Philippines. His PhD thesis

and much of his academic research have focused on clarifying the interaction of

nutrition, infectious diseases, especially HIV and Malaria, and maternal and child health.

He co-founded and coordinates StatsClinic, a nonprofit organization that delivers free,

web-based research methods training to healthcare professionals across African

countries. StatsClinic’s training programs have been attended by thousands of

healthcare professionals worldwide. He also teaches epidemiology at Harvard

University. He serves as the Trial Statistician for clinical trials led by the Center for Clinical Trials Research and Implementation Science (CCTRIS), at LUTH.

He is currently a Medical Director at Genentech, Inc. a biotechnology company in

California, USA. He leads evidence generation strategy and Phase IV randomized trials for an in-market drug for multiple sclerosis. Dr. Abioye is a highly accomplished researcher, with more than 50 publications in high-impact journals. He has led or supported numerous research projects, including projects funded by the US National Institutes of Health, Gates Foundation, and the biopharma industry.

#eachonehelpone #DrFajembola

@who @whonigeria @who.fides

🟦🟨 GUEST RESEARCHER PROFILE- DR ZAINAB SHINKAFI BAGUDU.

Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is a distinguished pediatrician and global health leader with a profound commitment to women’s health and cancer care. A pioneer in Nigerian healthcare, she established Medicaid Radio-Diagnostics & Clinics, the first comprehensive diagnostic center in Abuja, addressing a critical gap in medical services.

Recognising the urgent need for cancer care, she also founded the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, driving awareness, prevention, and improved access to treatment. The foundation has raised over $2 million to address gaps in cancer care.

As the former First Lady of Kebbi State, Dr. Bagudu leveraged her position to spearhead transformative healthcare initiatives, including the development of a comprehensive cancer control plan and the expansion of HPV vaccination for girls. Her advocacy extends globally through her roles with UICC and First Ladies Against Cancer.

Dr. Bagudu is UICC President-elect 2024-2026. With a relentless dedication to improving lives, Dr. Bagudu continues to be a driving force in the action against cancer, empowering communities, and shaping healthcare policies in Nigeria and beyond.

@drzus @who @uicc_official

#eachonehelpone

#DrFajembola

🟨🟦 GUEST RESEARCHER PROFILE- DR. KAWTHAR OMOLOLA AHMED.

Dr. Kawthar Omolola Ahmed is a Nigerian medical doctor and biomedical scientist with a growing interest in pediatric surgery. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) with distinction from Makerere University in Uganda and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science. She went on to complete her medical internship at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital in Nigeria.

Alongside her studies and clinical training, Dr. Kawthar has been actively involved in student associations, research societies, and health advocacy initiatives. She has participated in leadership and mentorship roles, as well as community health awareness projects, which have shaped her values of service, collaboration, and continuous learning.

In 2024, she presented a narrative review on pediatric trauma management at the Scientific Conference of the Association of Paediatric Surgeons. She is also currently engaged in research that spans pediatric age groups and infectious diseases. Dr. Kawthar remains committed to advancing in her medical career with humility, seeking to make meaningful contributions to patient care and public health through research, clinical service, and mentorship.

#health #gripewater #nospamin #children #pediatrics #pediatricians

GUEST RESEARCHER PROFILE- DR. ADAEZE OREH.

Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh is a Nigerian family physician, public health expert, and advocate for universal health care. She currently serves as Commissioner for Health in Rivers State, a 2019 Aspen Institute New Voices Fellow, she previously led the Abuja Centre of the National Blood Transfusion Service (2009–2014), where she helped revise Nigeria’s National Blood Policy under the National Health Act of 2014.

Dr. Oreh earned her MBBS from the University of Nigeria, and holds postgraduate degrees in International Health Management from Imperial College London and Public Health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. She is a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians and is certified in health leadership and quality care by Harvard, the University of Washington, and the University of Bath.

@who

@adaezeoreh

@whonigeria

@who.fides

@wghnigeria

#research #blood #blooddonation #Nigeria

🟦🟨 GUEST RESEARCHER PROFILE- PHARMACIST BENEDICTA APUAMAH.

Benedicta Chukwuyem Apuamah is a Nigerian-trained pharmacist, global health expert, and passionate advocate for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With over five years of program management experience, she has contributed to projects funded by The Global Fund and the CDC, collaborating with organizations such as Management Sciences for Health, the United Nations, and SOS Children’s Villages International.

In 2017 and 2018, Benedicta served as a ONE Champion, representing Nigeria and Africa at the ONE Youth Summit in Brussels, where her presentation earned a standing ovation from the then ONE.org CEO Gayle Smith. She further honed her leadership skills as the chairperson of the Reproductive Health Caucus at the Tanzania International Model UN in 2019 and was recognized as a delegate at the Global Engagement Summit in Chicago in 2020.

She earned her Master’s degree in International Health and Social Management with distinction in 2023 from the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), supported by the Ban Ki-moon and One World (AAI Salzburg) Scholarships for her SDG advocacy. That same year, she interned with the UNODC HRMS team in Vienna, contributing to innovation projects.

In 2024, Benedicta won the Science Speed Talks Contest at the Geneva Health Forum for her outstanding public speaking skills. She is the founder of Girls for Development Goals Foundation, driving community health initiatives in Nigeria, and currently works at MCI as a Project Assistant with the Ulysseus European University Alliance team. Benedicta resides in Austria with her family and remains committed to creating lasting global impact.

https://articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/cupping-the-flow-reusable-cups-putting-an-end-to-period-poverty-in-nigeria/

#research #eachonehelpone #menstruation #dysmenorrhea

🟨🟦 GUEST RESEARCHER PROFILE- DR. ANDREW KANYIKE MARVIN.

Prevalence, Awareness, and Factors Associated with Hypertension Among People Living with HIV in Eastern Uganda. A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study

Dr. Andrew is a talented researcher and scientist. He has worked on research initiatives involving COVID-19, diabetic mellitus, and antibiotic resistance with a variety of researchers both in and out of Uganda. He has authored several publications and a multiple grant winner. At Busitema University, Dr. Andrew received a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree. He currently supports the creation of the "Natural Products Research and Innovation Center" as a member of the Busitema University Natural Products and Drug Research Group (BUNaPReG), which is housed at the Faculty of Health of Health Sciences at Busitema University. He is also currently a Ugandan PhD student at University of Exeter, United Kingdom.

The discussion is on hypertension in people living with HIV in Eastern region of Uganda

#Eachonehelpone​ #Fajembola​ #HIV​ #Hypertension​

GUEST RESEARCHER PROFILE- DR. OKEKE COLLINS CHINEDU.

Pulmonary Tuberculosis-Associated Morbidity in Africa: A Systematic Review

Dr. Okeke Collins Chinedu is a medical doctor from Nigeria, currently completing his one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). He earned his medical degree from the College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, where he developed a strong interest in research and academic writing.

Dr. Collins has published eight peer-reviewed articles and served as a reviewer for eight manuscripts with the Cureus Journal of Medical Science. He previously held leadership roles as House Officer Representative, Financial Secretary, Electoral Secretary, and Team Lead of the SiGAF Anaesthesiology Group.

Beyond medicine, he is a passionate athlete and has won national medals in badminton, tennis, and basketball at the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Games. He is also an avid fan of Formula 1, tennis, badminton, football, and basketball. A committed Christian, Dr. Collins is deeply inspired by faith, service, and global medical advancement.

#eachonehelpone #TB #Africa

GUEST RESEARCHER PROFILE- DR. YUSUFF ADEBISI ADEBAYO

The use of antibiotics in COVID-19 management: a rapid review of national treatment guidelines in 10 African countries. Dr. Azeezat Fajembola and Dr. Yusuf Adebayo Adebisi.

Dr. Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi is a pharmacist and epidemiologist. He completed his pharmacy training at the University of Ibadan and earned an MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology from the University of Oxford, supported by a fully funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarship.

He is currently pursuing a fully funded PhD at the University of Glasgow on a UK Research and Innovation ESRC PhD Scholarship. He has published over 200 papers in peer-reviewed journals.