Adherence to referral advice and its associated factors among community drug distributors and caregiver during SMC implementation in nine states.

Background: Malaria is a global public health problem that disproportionately affects under-five children in poor resource countries. Nigeria accounted for the highest burden of malaria in Western Africa. Thus, seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) programmes have been recommended and have been implemented across 9 states (Bauchi, Borno, FCT, Kebbi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Plateau, Oyo and Sokoto) in Nigeria.

Awareness and acceptability of malaria vaccine among caregivers of under-5 children in Northern Nigeria.

Background: Malaria vaccine, RTS, S/AS01, has demonstrated modest efficacy against malaria and holds promises for children living in areas where malaria transmission is high. This study assessed caregivers' awareness and willingness to accept the vaccine and provided vital information for policymakers, health workers, and social mobilizers on critical areas to focus on promoting the new vaccine uptake before its arrival for use in Nigeria.

Methods: The study was a community-based cross-sectional survey.

Recognition and reporting of neglected tropical diseases by primary health care workers in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Introduction: neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are serious public health problem worldwide. Primary healthcare (PHC) workers are important in the prevention and control of these diseases. Accurate diagnosis and timely reporting are essential for effective public health response.