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Childhood Pyogenic Osteomyelitis in Abakaliki, South East Nigeria

Nigerian Journal of Surgery, 2018
Pyogenic osteomyelitis is an important child health problem in developing countries. It is a one-disease state with a spectrum of pathological features and clinical forms ranging from acute to chronic presentation. Its pattern of presentation varies from and within subregions.
openaire   +4 more sources

Gender and Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN): Evaluating Nigeria's Legislative Framework for Achieving Gender‐Equitable LDN Outcomes

Land Degradation &Development, Volume 37, Issue 9, Page 4016-4043, 30 May 2026.
ABSTRACT Legislative frameworks that support gender equality are crucial for addressing structural inequalities, protecting women's rights, and achieving gender‐equitable land degradation neutrality (LDN) outcomes. This study examines the extent to which national‐level policies and legislation governing LDN and related sectors incorporate gender ...
Cynthia Nneka Olumba, Chukwudi Charles Olumba   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

COVID-19 information sources, knowledge, attitude and control practices among community members during the pandemic in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: an analytical cross-sectional study

BMJ Open
Objectives After taking a heavy toll on the world population, the COVID-19 pandemic is now an endemic disease of global public health significance that requires long-term application of control measures, which will likely be influenced by people’s ...
Ugwu I Omale, Osarhiemen Iyare, Richard L Ewah, Chidinma I Amuzie, Onyinyechukwu U Oka, Victor U Uduma, Azuka S Adeke, Cordis O Ikegwuonu, Olaedo O Nnachi, Okechukwu O Ukpabi, Ifeyinwa M Okeke, Glory E Nkwo, Ugochi I A Nwali   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dynamics and model representation of two contrasting extreme precipitation events in the Sahel

Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society, Volume 152, Issue 776, April 2026 Part A.
Hovmöller diagrams of the two investigated extreme precipitation events in Mali are shown for (i) IMERG observations, and ICOsahedral Nonhydrostatic model (ICON) runs with parameterization of explicit convection (ii) enabled and (iii) disabled. This work highlights that the commonly perceived benefit of using explicit convection in a state‐of‐the‐art ...
Souleymane Sanogo, Marlon Maranan, Andreas H. Fink, Beth J. Woodhams, Peter Knippertz   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Promoting Researchers and Policy-Makers Collaboration in Evidence-Informed Policy-Making in Nigeria: Outcome of a Two-Way Secondment Model between University and Health Ministry [PDF]

International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 2018
Background There is need to strengthen institutions and mechanisms that can more systematically promote interactions between researchers, policy-makers and other stakeholders who can influence the uptake of research findings.
Chigozie Jesse Uneke, Abel Ebeh Ezeoha, Henry Chukwuemeka Uro-Chukwu, Chinonyelum Thecla Ezeonu, Jonathan Igboji   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Genetic diversity in taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) accessions using agro‐morphological traits and DArT SNP

Agrosystems, Geosciences &Environment, Volume 9, Issue 1, March 2026.
Abstract Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) is one of the neglected root crops with great potential for ensuring food security. Nigerian taro genetic diversity has been rarely reported, particularly using single‐nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers.
Girma Haile Alelign, Happiness Ogba Oselebe, Tilahun Wondimu Fufa, Temesgen Matiwos Menamo, Wosene Gebreselassie Abtew   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of abattoir wastes on selected soil properties in Abakaliki and Ezzamgbo southeastern Nigeria [PDF]

, 2018
This research was conducted in 2015 and 2016 at Abakaliki and Ezzamgbo Southeasern Nigeria to evaluate the effect of abattoir wastes on soil properties in Abakaliki Southeastern Nigeria.
Njoku, C, Nwite, J.N., Okafor, O.C., Alu, M.O.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Pattern of Neurological Admissions in the Tropics: Experience At Abakaliki South-Eastern Nigeria [PDF]

, 2014
The pattern of neurological admissions varies amongst different regions of the world and this depends on many factors including the regional burden of neurological disorders.
Eze, Chukwuemeka O, Kalu, Uma A
core   +1 more source

Multidrug‐Resistant Pathogen Clonal Spread in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aim The rapid dissemination of multidrug‐resistant (MDR) bacterial clones poses a global health threat and limits treatment options. Understanding the dynamics of bacterial clones in Nigeria is essential for developing effective control strategies. This systematic review aimed to track MDR pathogen clones in Nigeria. Methods The
Emmanuel N. Ugbo, Felicitas N. Afiukwa, Mustofa H. Effendi, Samuel Darkwah, Alex Odoom, Eric S. Donkor   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bacterial contamination of stethoscopes used by health workers: public health implications

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2010
Background: This study was designed to assess both the potential for bacterial transmission by stethoscopes used by health-care workers in Nigeria and the implications for patient safety and control of hospital-acquired infections.
Chigozie Jesse Uneke, Annayo Ogbonna, Patrick G Oyibo, Christian M Onu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source