Enablers and barriers to effective HIV self-testing in the private sector among sexually active youths in Nigeria: A qualitative study using journey map methodology.

Background: HIV is a public health burden in Nigeria. HIV self-testing is one of the approaches to testing, which is the first of the 95:95:95 cascade of a coherent response to the epidemic. The ability to self-test HIV is influenced by various factors that can either serve as enablers or barriers.

Stakeholders' perception of a total market approach to HIV self-testing (HIVST) for the private sector in Nigeria.

Background: The continuous supply of affordable and quality HIV self-test (HIVST) is a key pillar toward achieving the global HIV 95-95-95 target in Nigeria. This was a descriptive qualitative study that explored private sector stakeholders' perceptions of the enablers and barriers of the HIVST market in Nigeria.

Methods: A total of 29 In-depth interviews (IDIs) were conducted with HIVST supply chain stakeholders and private sector providers (PPMVs and Community Pharmacies).

Antimicrobial resistance in fish and poultry: Public health implications for animal source food production in Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to global public health. Specifically, excessive usage of antimicrobials in food animal production is one significant reason for AMR development in humans. Therefore, it is essential to identify the trends of AMR in fish and poultry and develop better surveillance strategies for the future.

Systematic review of climate change impact research in Nigeria: implication for sustainable development.

There is evidence that Nigeria is already experiencing environmental challenges attributed to climate change (CC) and its impacts. This has clearly highlighted the need for knowledge-based strategies to help plan adequate mitigation and adaptation measures for the country. One of the basic requirements to ensure such strategies is the development of a database of national CC research.

Evaluation of botanical powders and extracts from Nigerian plants as protectants of maize grains against maize weevil, (Motschulsky) [Coleoptera: Curculionidae].

Toxicities of leaf powders and extracts of and against maize weevil ( were evaluated. Powders were tested at dose 3.0g/20g while extracts were tested at concentration 3%/20g of maize grains.