Response to Health Crises in Africa: Insight From Executing a 2-Year Project in Nigeria-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Response to Health Crises in Africa: Insight From Executing a 2-Year Project in Nigeria

Published:2024-08-20 Issue: Volume: Page:
ISSN:1075-5470
Container-title:Science Communication
language:en
Short-container-title:Science Communication

Author:

Muhammad Aliyu¹²^ORCID,Egbetokun Abiodun Adeyemi¹³,Ibrahim Mohammed Auwal¹²,Okoli Peter Chukwunonso¹⁴,Sogbanmu Temitope Olawunmi¹⁵,Ehilen Oseghale Emmanuel⁶,Isah Murtala Bindawa¹⁷⁸,Mohammed Isah Yakub¹⁹,Animasaun Isaac Lare¹¹⁰,Anjorin AbdulAzeez Adeyemi¹¹¹,Kenechukwu Franklin Chimaobi¹¹²,Ibrahim Mutiat Bolanle¹⁵,Ibor Oju Richard¹¹³,Adesiyan Ibukun Modupe¹¹⁴,Umeyor Chukwuebuka Emmanuel¹¹⁵,Garba Zaharaddeen Nasiru¹²,Anyanwu Gabriel Oluwabunmi¹¹⁶,Ifeanyi-Obi Clara Chionwoke¹¹⁷

Affiliation:

1. Nigerian Young Academy, The Nigerian Academy of Science, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria

2. Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

3. National Center for Technology Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ille-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

4. Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Nigeria

5. Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria

6. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria

7. Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Nigeria

8. Yobe State University Damaturu, Nigeria

9. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria

10. The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria

11. Lagos State University, Nigeria

12. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

13. University of Calabar, Nigeria

14. University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria

15. Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Nigeria

16. Bingham University, Karu, Nigeria

17. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Abstract

Science advice aids in integrating scientific evidence into policymaking. In Africa, a significant gap exists between science and policy, necessitating high-quality advisory services. The Multifaceted Response Development from Research on COVID-19 in Africa (MURDER COVID-19) project by the Nigerian Young Academy (May 2021–April 2023) aimed to bridge this gap. Project outputs included eight policy briefs, 10 webinars, a hybrid international conference, and a searchable research equipment database. The project effectively dispelled COVID-19 myths, promoted vaccine confidence, and highlighted the need to strengthen health systems and research capacity. The project provides valuable lessons/recommendations and serves as a model for collaborative initiatives addressing health crises and enhancing research capacity.

Funder

South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Link

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/10755470241269958

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