Publications by authors named "A Fajola"
Background: The Olobiri Health Programme (OHP), is a flagship project of the Shell Petroleum Development Company in Ogbia LGAs in Bayelsa States (Ogbia and Sagbama). Phase one of the program provided universal health coverage, a remodeled and fully equipped General Hospital in Kolo; fully equipped laboratories in the College of Health Technology, Otuogidi; and solar-powered water treatment facilities for the communities. Phase 2 includes the Oloibiri Health Campus, the Drug Distribution Centre at Emeyal II, a 400-metre Oloibiri access road to the health campus, and the Ogbia Safe Maternal and Infant Care Programme.
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- The study focuses on the emergence and dissemination patterns of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.318 and B.1.525 (Eta) variants in Nigeria and Africa, highlighting their significance for public health policies during a pandemic.
- By combining genomic and travel data, the research indicates that both variants originated from within Africa, with B.1.525 emerging specifically in Nigeria before spreading globally.
- The findings emphasize the importance of understanding regional connectivity and bidirectional transmission in Africa, revealing that the risks of virus importation between countries have been underestimated.
Background: The Robson ten group classification is recommended for classifying and comparing Caesarean Sections. This study aimed to review and classify all CS done at Obio Cottage hospital in 2018 using the Robson classification and to also identify areas of possible intervetions in reducing the CS rates.
Methodology: A retrospective review of all caesarean sections at Obio Cottage hospital from January to December 2018 using the Robson classification.
Introduction: Neonatal morbidity and mortality are high in Nigeria. The establishment of more centers that could offer adequate management of high-risk pregnancies and neonates is essential.
Objectives: This study seeks to describe sick newborn care at the cottage hospital level in Southern Nigeria with the aim of drawing lessons that may be useful to similar environments.
Background: The epilepsy problem in much of Africa is characterized by stigmatization and neglect. This article describes the efforts at a cottage hospital level to ameliorate the epilepsy problem in a resource-limited environment.
Methods: A seizure clinic was started in a cottage hospital after targeted health talks.