Olabode Ekerin

As we navigate the complex landscape of global public health in 2024, this article provides a comprehensive exploration of challenges, ranging from infectious diseases, mental health, and substance use to environmental sustainability and emerging technologies. The aftermath of the COVID‐19 pandemic underscores the critical need to strengthen health...

The resurgence of mpox, declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization in 2024, highlights gaps in global preparedness, particularly for marginalised populations. While much of the focus has been on men who have sex with men, survivors of sex trafficking remain overlooked, despite being highly vulnerabl...

E-cigarettes gained popularity globally through the promotion of e-cigarettes as a risk-free way to stop traditional smoking. However, new evidence suggests that they may have a detrimental effect on the nervous system and ultimately adverse neurological manifestations. Seizures have been reported among both new and experienced e-cigarette users. I...

Recent developments in the field of nicotine and tobacco research specifically vaping in young people have created an increased proliferation and renewed interest in e-cigarette use or vaping among pregnant women. As studies continue to delve into the trends and motivations for e-cigarette use, the widening knowledge gap continues to close as publi...

Migration policies have a significant impact on population health, particularly for individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). These policies not only determine who is allowed to enter a country but also influence which immigrants can access services provided by the government. Some countries continue to impose restrictions on HIV-...

In Namibia, the Value Added Tax (VAT) Amendment Act 2022, which reclassified the supply of sanitary pads as zero-rated, has significant implications for adolescent girls’ menstrual health and education. The policy change responds to the need to address period poverty by making essential menstrual products more accessible and affordable. Menstruatio...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms, including hallucinations. The use of antipsychotic medications is a common strategy to manage hallucinations associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP). However, careful consideration is necessary when selecting the most appropria...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) officially certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country in January 2024, marking a key milestone in world health and demonstrating the efficacy of comprehensive malaria control programs. Cabo Verde is only the third country in the WHO African region to have achieved this designation, highlighting the potential...

Nigeria has endured several diphtheria outbreaks over the last few decades, mirroring a suboptimal population immunity across several demographics within the country. The country's northern region has been affected mainly by this infectious disease; it directly depicts the effect of poor DPT vaccine uptake amongst children in this region compared t...

Postoperative surgical site infections (SSIs) subsequent to cardiac surgery persist as a noteworthy source of both morbidity and mortality due to the devastating nature of procedures associated with cardiac surgery1. The administration of antibiotic prophylactics is a crucial element among various measures implemented to prevent postoperative SSI i...

Abstract The United States (US) Supreme Court's decision to repeal Roe v. Wade has had significant implications for abortion care in the US, especially for emergency care. This ruling may also have an impact on sub‐Saharan Africa, where restrictive laws and policies limit women's access to safe and legal abortions. Sub‐Saharan Africa is the region...

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has had a profound impact on the world. At the time of writing this article, almost 760 million cases have been confirmed globally with over 6.5 million deaths recorded. Africa had lower numbers of confirmed cases and deaths as compared to other regions despite initial fears of the...

Introduction: tobacco use remains a global health burden, and studies in developed countries have found a significantly higher prevalence amongst persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) compared to the whole populace. PLWHA who smoke have a higher predisposition to oral, respiratory and mental health illnesses, thereby worsening their Health-Related Q...

Structure and function go hand in hand for program success. For the training of pharmacologists, this is also true. A component of structure is academic staff strength. We wanted to know the total academic staff strength of programs and departments in American universities that run training programs in pharmacology at post graduate level in order t...

This review explores the scope of neuroscience education, the current and future trends and evaluates the limitations hindering the evolution of neuroscientific studies and research in Africa. Neuroscience is one of the most poorly addressed fields of study in Africa evidenced by the paucity of available data. Africa has a lot to do to improve neur...

The criticality of referral makes it imperative to study its patterns and factors influencing it at a health systems level. This study of referral in Lagos, Nigeria is based on health records of 4181 pregnant women who presented with obstetric emergencies at one of the 24 comprehensive emergency obstetric care (EmOC) facilities in the state between...

Infertility is one of the most significant public health-related concerns globally. Both male and female factors can cause it. Male factors include poor sperm quality, idiopathic oligospermia, asthenozoospermia, and isolated asthenozoospermia. Many substances, collectively known as nutraceuticals, have been studied for their capacity to enhance hor...

Infertility is one of the most significant public health-related concerns globally. Both male and female factors can cause it. Male factors include poor sperm quality, idiopathic oligospermia, asthenozoospermia, and isolated asthenozoospermia. Many substances, collectively known as nutraceuticals, have been studied for their capacity to enhance hor...

Background: Structure and function go hand in hand for program success. For the training of pharmacologists, this is also true. A component of structure is academic staff strength. We wanted to know the total academic staff of programs and departments in American universities that run training programs in pharmacology at post graduate level in orde...