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2015 Annual Report of the Women’S Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC)
Advancing National Understanding of the Socio-economic, Educational and Reproductive Health Needs of Nigerian Women and Youth The 2014-2015 Annual Report of the Women’s Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC) WHARC ANNUAL REPORT: JULY 1, 2014 – JUNE 30, 2015 About WHARC WHARC is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established in 1993. It consists of a multi-disciplinary team of health, social science and legal professionals and researchers working together to build the knowledge base and to improve the policy environment for advancing women’s health in Africa. To date, the Centre has conducted formative and intervention research that documents the socio-cultural determinants of women’s health and that provides critical data for developing policies and programs for scaling up best practices relating to women’s health in the region. In particular, our niche is to use the results of research to build public health awareness and to advocate for policy changes about critical sexual and reproductive health issues in Nigeria. WHARC also publishes the African Journal of Reproductive Health (AJRH) (www.ajrh.info), now widely recognized as the leading journal that promotes sexual and reproductive health and the principles of sexual rights, equity and social justice in sub- Saharan Africa. Our Mission Grounded in a deep love of humanity and a belief in equality and dignity for all people, WHARC works to improve the reproductive health and social wellbeing of women and adolescents in Africa so they can lead productive, fulfilling lives and provide a healthy future for their children. Through its cutting edge research, WHARC educates women, youth, community gatekeepers and policymakers about sexual and reproductive health, and advocates for policy change at the local, state and federal level. -
Building Resilience of Tertiary Education Institutions in Africa to Tackle COVID-19 and Future Epidemics: a Multidisciplinary Research Network
Ekejiuba, Salami, Okonofua, Ukaoha, Ntoimo, Arthur, Delamou, Yaya, Balogun, Odunsi, Wallis WERA – IRN Proposal Topic: Building Resilience of tertiary education institutions in Africa to tackle COVID-19 and future epidemics: A multidisciplinary research network 1) Abstract (not more than 150 words) COVID-19 outbreak has impacted negatively with consequential effects on health challenges, death, isolation and closure of schools. Africans remain at high risk because of poverty. Building resilience of higher institutions can help to overcome this and future pandemics. To date, African universities do not have coordinated resilient actions on ways to tackle the pandemic. If universities do not work together, this and future pandemics will not be defeated. What then will university stakeholders do to build resilience so as to handle the current and future pandemics? The answers to these questions will be the focus of this network project. Researchers will adopt regional analysis while employing mixed research methods. The findings will be useful in helping African universities collaborate with Universities in the south in building strong structures and milestones for overcoming the adverse consequences of the pandemic. It will help to create collaboration and strengthen networks within WERA-IRN global. 2) Research Topic and Plan The COVID-19 pandemic has had very devastating outcomes on educational institutions in many parts of the world. To date, nearly all countries have witnessed the disease, and as of January 15, 2021, over 96 million cases have been recorded worldwide, with an estimated 2 million death, surely one of the most devastating pandemics in modern times. Although sub-Saharan Africa has been less affected than other regions of the world with an estimated 3.2 million cases and 79,000 deaths during the same period, the pandemic has had more severe adverse consequences on the economy and education of African countries as compared to other parts of the world. -
LGCW Event Summary Report
LGCW Event Summary Report Policy Event The first of the two London Global Cancer Week events was focused on the review and development of policy around prevention and treatment of the disease. The Rt Hon. Patricia Scotland opened the meeting then handed the reigns to Dr Osahon Enabulule, president of the Commonwealth Medical Association, who acted as chair. The event attracted eminent people such as HRH Princess Dina Mired of Jordan whose powerful keynote speech focused on how cervical cancer elimination in the Commonwealth could pave the way for more efficient health systems, and solutions to the challenges posed by other cancers and non-communicable diseases. She also highlighted the opportunities to strengthen implementation of Universal Health Coverage. In her presentation, Dr Miriam Mutebi, chair of the board for the Union of International Cancer Control (UICC), focused on the implementation of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) global strategy and the life course approach for cervical cancer elimination. Dr Freddy Bray, head of Cancer Surveillance Section at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), gave an overview of cancer prevalence and trends in the Commonwealth, and discussed the importance of predominant cancer surveillance mechanisms in Africa. Mark Lodge, Convenor of London Global Cancer Week (LGCW) and director of International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research, provided the audience with the vision and holistic overview of LGCW 2020. Rwandan minister of health, Hon. Daniel Ngamije, Guyanese minister of health Hon Dr Anthony Frank and Zambia’s permanent secretary, Dr Kennedy Malama outlined their countries’ efforts toward cervical cancer elimination and the management and control of other types of cancers. -
The Case for Collective Commonwealth Action on Cervical Cancer
GLOBAL CANCER INITIATIVES The case for collective Commonwealth action on cervical cancer Professor Isaac F Adewole (left), Gynaecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria and Dr Ophira Ginsburg (right), High-Risk Cancer Genetics Program, Perlmutter Cancer Center, School for Global Health, Department of Population health, New York School of Medicine, New York, USA Cervical cancer remains a public health challenge, particularly in the low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) of the Commonwealth due to inequity, injustice and ignorance. The stark reality is that the global call by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the elimination of cervical cancer is only feasible in a few Commonwealth member countries. However, robust collective action that is driven by the highest political leadership could create a pathway for countries with a high burden of cervical cancer and weak health infrastructure to meet the 2030 targets of the cervical cancer elimination agenda. Thus, there is the need for genuine partnerships in research, and policies that will fit the local needs of individual countries. Indeed, single dose HPV vaccination with a “screen and treat” approach for those with premalignant cervical diseases may be a good alternative strategy to the conventional protocol in most Commonwealth countries. It is important that member countries should support each other to generate local evidence, health workforce development, infrastructure and healthcare financing for cervical cancer prevention and treatment. This will ensure that no one is left behind. The time for action is now. Cervical cancer as a public health concern Effective cervical cancer strategy prevention and Cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among control is available women after breast cancer globally, has been described as Generally, persistence of high-risk human papillomavirus a disease that manifests inequity, injustice, and ignorance (HPV) infection is a necessary cause of cervical cancer, (1). -
Volume 02 No 15
Vol. 2 No.15 – Date 15/10/2018 Around the Campus UNIMEDtitbits A bi-monthly bulletin of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State. Improper funds utilization, UNIMED takes over Experts, UNIMED bane of education devt – Schools of Nursing train healthcare UNIMED VC and Midwifery providers EXCLUSIVE NEWS UNIMED gets full NUC accreditation October –VC The Vice-Chancellor, University of Medical Sciences, UNIMED, Ondo, Prof. Friday Okonofua has expressed optimism that the institution will get the full accreditation of the National Universities Commission by the end of October 2018. He made the projection at the 8th Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) Conference and General assembly hosted by UNIMED, Ondo in conjuction with Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) and the Interacademy Partnership (iap). L-R: The Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean, Faculty of Technology at De Montfort University, Leicester, United Okonofua, welcoming delegates at Kingdom, Prof. David Mba; Vice-Chancellor, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Prof. Friday Okonofua FAS; the conference said in less than 3 Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, UNIMED, Prof. Adeseye Arogunjo and Ag Registrar, UNIMED , Mr. Adeyinka Adekalu at the 8th Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) Conference and General assembly hosted by years, the University of Medical UNIMED, Ondo Sciences, Ondo has achieved a lot in . th Prof. Okonofua described as apt the theme of 8 NYA conference which is its bid to be a ‘thriving medical and “MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH: A Cornerstone for sustainable Development”. health sciences University, locally, “When I saw the theme of this conference, I said this is very appropriate and this nationally and internationally is the right place to be because in the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, we recognized for excellence and promote excellence in multidisciplinary research. -
'The Art & Science of Fundraising'
‘The Art & Science of Fundraising’ A Study Visit to New York for Executives from African Universities and Cultural Institutions New York City Funded through the generous support of List of participants in the 2013 to 2018 study visit programs (Titles and affiliations as of year of participation) Prof. Otlogetswe Totolo, Vice-Chancellor, Botswana International University of Science & Technology, Botswana, 2016 Prof. Thabo Fako, Vice-Chancellor, University of Botswana, Botswana, 2013 Mr. Dawid B. Katzke, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Finance & Administration, University of Botswana, Botswana, 2013 Dr. Baagi T. Mmereki, Director, University of Botswana Foundation, University of Botswana, Botswana, 2013 Ms. Pamela Khumbah, Director, Office of Advancement & Development, Catholic University Institute of Buea, Cameroon, 2016 Prof. Edward Oben Ako, Rector, University of Maroua, Cameroon, 2017 Ms. Djalita Fialho, Board Member, Pedro Pires Leadership Institute, Cape Verde, 2018 Amb. Honorat Emmanuel Koffi-Abeni, International Relations Advisor, MDE Business School (IHE-Afrique), Côte d'Ivoire, 2017 Mr. Didier Raux-Yao, Chief of Finance and Fundraising Officer, MDE Business School (IHE-Afrique), Côte d'Ivoire, 2017 Prof. Saliou Toure, President, International University of Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire, 2018 Mr. Samuel Koffi, Chief Operating Officer, International University of Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire, 2018 Ms. Ramatou Coulibaly-Gauze, Dir. of Admin. & Finance, International University of Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire, 2018 Prof. Léonard Santedi Kinkupu, Rector, Catholic University of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2017 Dr. Ese Diejomaoh, Projects Coordinator, Centre Congolais de Culture de Formation et de Développement, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2016 Ms. Nicole Muyulu, Nurse Educator & Hygienist, Centre Congolais de Culture de Formation et de Développement, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2016 Prof. -
GFMER Annual Report 2013
GENEVA FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH WHO Collaborating Centre in Education and Research in Human Reproduction ANNUAL REPORT 2013 www.gfmer.ch Villa Grand-Montfleury, Chemin du Grand-Montfleury 48, 1290 Versoix, Switzerland. Tel.: +41 22 346 77 16 Fax: +41 22 346 78 34 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.gfmer.ch GFMER - Annual Report 2013 Table of Content Preface by the president ............................................................................................................................ 3 Mission ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 GFMER main fields of activities .................................................................................................................. 5 1. Training Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research 2013 ............................................. 5 1.1 Course participants ................................................................................................................. 6 1.2 Teachers, partner institutions ................................................................................................. 7 1.3 Course Coordinators at country level ..................................................................................... 8 1.4 Course contents ...................................................................................................................... 9 1.5 Teaching methods ................................................................................................................ -
AGM 2016 Pre-Correction E-Copy
2015 ANNUAL REPORT/ YEAR BOOK Published by The Nigerian Academy of Science 8A Ransome Kuti Road, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos. P.M.B. 1004 University of Lagos Post Office Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. Tel: +234 808 962 2442 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nas.org.ng © The Nigerian Academy of Science, January 2016 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieved system or transmitted in any form or by any means - electronic mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise - without the prior permission of the copyright owner, The Nigeria Academy of Science Message from the President Nigeria entered 2016 with hope, following the changes in the political structure of the country. Hope alone, without a positive change of attitude, usually ends in hopelessness. We are already seeing that unless we address and find solutions to those basic issues of development, unless we move the issue of science and technology from the speeches from the podium of conference halls to the street kiosks of positive action, we will not succeed in using science and technology as the instrument and catalyst for improving the socioeconomic advancement of the citizens of Nigeria. Indeed, the future is likely to be worse off than the past or the present. Professor Oyewale Tomori, FAS President Let us start with the ongoing outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria. It was reported that the outbreak began in August 2015, and had spread to 17 states with an estimated death toll of 62 of 212 suspected cases. Remember we had 20 cases and 8 deaths from Ebola Virus Disease in 2 states. -
2014/2015 Audit Manual
© Internal Audit Department First Edition 2014 Published by The Internal Audit Department, University of Ibadan UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN IBADAN, NIGERIA All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, photocopied, transmitted in any form or by means, electronic or mechanical, audio or video recording, or any information, storage and AUDIT retrieval system without the written permissions of the publisher. MANUAL ISBN: Issued by the Internal Audit Department March, 2014 Printed at Ibadan University Printery Audit Manual Audit Manual Foreword It is apposite at this juncture to appreciate the efforts of the members of the Audit Manual Committees led by the Director, This Internal Audit Manual is a revised version of the 2006 Mr. B.O. Akinremi. Others include Mr. K.A. Davidson, edition. It is in furtherance of the Quality Assurance effort of Mr. A. L. O. Faniran, Mr. O. J. Folorunso, Mrs. O. O. Omisore, the Internal Audit Department of the University of Ibadan Mrs. Y. O. Efuntoye, Mr. R. O. Ibironke, Mrs. C. O. Ogunwole and under the leadership of the current Director of Audit, Mrs. A. A. Atanda. Mr. Babs O. Akinremi. Special appreciation also goes to Professors Kabiru Isyaku, The manual contains 10 chapters. Chapter one presents an B. O. Oke, Labode Popoola and M. O. Abatan, introduction; comprising the definition, objectives and Dr. G. A. Adeniran, Ambassador L. A. Shunni, Prof. J. B. Salka, responsibilities of the Internal Audit Department of the Prof. A. Soyibo and Prof. Kassey Garba, present and past University. It also gives an overview of the organization of the internal and external members of the Governing Council of the Department. -
Bringing Infertility Into Reproductive Health Care
Population Council Knowledge Commons Poverty, Gender, and Youth Social and Behavioral Science Research (SBSR) 2002 What about us? Bringing infertility into reproductive health care Okonofua Friday Bishakha Datta Follow this and additional works at: https://knowledgecommons.popcouncil.org/departments_sbsr-pgy Part of the Family, Life Course, and Society Commons, Gender and Sexuality Commons, International Public Health Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons, and the Women's Health Commons How does access to this work benefit ou?y Let us know! Recommended Citation Friday, Okonofua and Bishakha Datta. 2002. "What about us? Bringing infertility into reproductive health care," Quality/Calidad/Qualité no. 13. New York: Population Council. This Case Study is brought to you for free and open access by the Population Council. “What About Us?” Bringing Infertility Into Reproductive Health Care té/Quality /Calidad /Qualité/Q t “What About Us?” Bringing Infertility Into Reproductive Health Care té/Quality /Calidad /Qualité/Q Quality/Calidad/Qualité, a publication of Projects are selected for documenta- the Population Council, highlights exam- tion by an advisory group made up of ples of clinical and educational programs individuals who have a broad range of that bring a strong commitment, as well experience with promoting quality of care as innovative and thoughtful approaches, in sexual and reproductive health. None to the issue of high-quality care in sexual of the projects documented is being and reproductive health. The series is offered as a model for replication. Rather, based on the philosophy that people have each is presented as an unusually cre- a fundamental right to respectful treat- ative example of values, objectives, and ment, information, choice, and follow-up implementation. -
Postgraduate Medical Education in Nigeria: Past, Present, and Future
Review Article Postgraduate medical education in Nigeria: Past, present, and future Friday E Okonofua Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria ABSTRACT Postgraduate Medical Education (PME) in Nigeria: Past, Present and Future was a solicited paper delivered at the Annual Scientific Conference of Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Nigeria held in Abuja in November 2015 in honour of Professor L. N. Ajabor, the doyen of medical practice and a foremost practitioner and researcher in Obstetrics and Gynaecology whose several achievements and influences on professional practice in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education span over 40 years within and outside Nigeria. This lecture was a befitting tribute to a hero, mentor and benefactor, who with several of his colleagues championed the development and implementation of PME in Nigeria in the 70s, the assessment undertaken in this paper suggests that while the main purpose of PME have largely being achieved in Nigeria, a lot remains to be done in propelling it beyond its original vision to enable it compare favourably with similar medical post graduate training in other parts of the world. This lecture is organized in four main areas: Professor Linus Ajabor autobiography, The history, origin and intention of postgraduate medical training from the international perspectives, the history of postgraduate medical education in Nigeria, status of residency training in Nigeria, challenges facing medical education in Nigeria. The PhD versus fellowship controversy in Nigeria and the future of postgraduate medical education in Nigeria. Key words: Challenges; education; linus ajabor; medical; Nigeria; postgraduate; residency training. Professor Linus N. -
Assessing the Knowledge and Skills on Emergency Obstetric Care Among Health Providers: Implications for Health Systems Strengthening in Nigeria
RESEARCH ARTICLE Assessing the knowledge and skills on emergency obstetric care among health providers: Implications for health systems strengthening in Nigeria 1,2,3 1,4 1,3,5 Friday OkonofuaID *, Lorretta Favour Chizomam Ntoimo , Rosemary Ogu , Hadiza Galadanci6, Mohammed Gana7, Durodola Adetoye8, Eghe Abe9, Ola Okike10, Kingsley Agholor11, Rukiyat Adeola Abdus-salam12, Abdullahi Randawa13, Hauwa Abdullahi6, Suleiman Muhammad Daneji6, Blessing Itohan Omo-Omorodion1 1 The Women's Health and Action Research Centre/WHO Implementation Research Group, Benin, Nigeria, a1111111111 2 University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo, Nigeria, 3 Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Health a1111111111 Innovation, University of Benin, Benin, Edo, Nigeria, 4 Department of Demography and Social Statistics, a1111111111 Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria, 5 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a1111111111 University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria, 6 Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Kano, a1111111111 Nigeria, 7 General Hospital, Minna, Niger, Nigeria, 8 General Hospital, Ijaye Abeokuta, Ogun, Nigeria, 9 Central Hospital, Benin, Edo, Nigeria, 10 Karshi General Hospital, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria, 11 Central Hospital, Warri, Delta, Nigeria, 12 Adeoyo Maternity Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria, 13 Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria * [email protected] OPEN ACCESS Citation: Okonofua F, Ntoimo LFC, Ogu R, Galadanci H, Gana M, Adetoye D, et al. (2019) Abstract Assessing the knowledge and skills on emergency obstetric care among health providers: Implications Objective for health systems strengthening in Nigeria. PLoS ONE 14(4): e0213719. https://doi.org/10.1371/ To assess the existing knowledge and skills relating to Emergency Obstetrics Care (EMOC) journal.pone.0213719 among health providers in eight referral maternity hospitals in Nigeria.