The effects of environmental assaults on human physiology (2)

No Abstract. Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences Vol. 20(1&2) 2005: 11-1

Conference summary report of the 10th Annual General and Scientific Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Neonatal medicine (NISONM) held in Ibadan, Nigeria on 4th -7th July, 2017

The 10th Annual General and Scientific Meeting (AGSM) of the Nigerian Society of Neonatal Medicine (NISONM) took place in Ibadan, South -West Nigeria. The theme of the conference was: Imperatives in neonatal survival initiatives in Nigeria: The current state. The conference addressed a variety of topics relevant to newborn health from eminent speakers from across the globe. The four-day conference included preconference workshops and community mobilization/ health outreach in Lagelu local government area

Too little but not too late: Results of a literature review to improve routine immunization programs in developing countries

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Globally, immunization services have been the center of renewed interest with increased funding to improve services, acceleration of the introduction of new vaccines, and the development of a health systems approach to improve vaccine delivery. Much of the credit for the increased attention is due to the work of the GAVI Alliance and to new funding streams. If routine immunization programs are to take full advantage of the newly available resources, managers need to understand the range of proven strategies and approaches to deliver vaccines to reduce the incidence of diseases. In this paper, we present strategies that may be used at the sub-national level to improve routine immunization programs.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We conducted a systematic review of studies and projects reported in the published and gray literature. Each paper that met our inclusion criteria was rated based on methodological rigor and data were systematically abstracted. Routine-immunization – specific papers with a methodological rigor rating of greater than 60% and with conclusive results were reported.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Greater than 11,000 papers were identified, of which 60 met our inclusion criteria and 25 papers were reported. Papers were grouped into four strategy approaches: bringing immunizations closer to communities (n = 11), using information dissemination to increase demand for vaccination (n = 3), changing practices in fixed sites (n = 4), and using innovative management practices (n = 7).</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Immunization programs are at a historical crossroads in terms of developing new funding streams, introducing new vaccines, and responding to the global interest in the health systems approach to improving immunization delivery. However, to complement this, actual service delivery needs to be strengthened and program managers must be aware of proven strategies. Much was learned from the 25 papers, such as the use of non-health workers to provide numerous services at the community level. However it was startling to see how few papers were identified and in particular how few were of strong scientific quality. Further well-designed and well-conducted scientific research is warranted. Proposed areas of additional research include integration of additional services with immunization delivery, collaboration of immunization programs with new partners, best approaches to new vaccine introduction, and how to improve service delivery.</p

Seasonality and other variation trends in birth weights of 4000g and above: A preliminary report from the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

No Abstract. Nigerian Journal of Medicine Vol 15 (4) October-December: 393-39

Blood transfusion therapy in neonates admitted into the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) of University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt

No Abstract. Nigerian Journal of Medicine Vol. 15 (4) October-December 2006: 401-40

Neonatal Tetanus in Nigeria: One Social Scourge too many!

Neonatal tetanus (NNT) is still a major cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates in Nigeria and every case is an embarrassment to the health services provided in the country. Nigeria is one of 27 countries that account for 90 percent of the global burden of NNT. Major contributors to the persistently high incidence of NNT in the country include declining tetanus toxoid vaccine coverage rate among pregnant women and delivery by untrained personnel. We believe that the major thrust in preventing NNT should be the improvement in the coverage rate of the five-dose schedule. This could be achieved by incorporating this schedule into the School Health Programme. Its overall elimination in the country requires the concerted efforts of several stakeholders – adolescents and women of childbearing age, including pregnant women, health care providers at all levels, educational and other sectors. Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics Vol.31(1) 2004: 1-