Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi
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View article: Implementation of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) Strategy in Somalia, 2023-2024: A Mixed Method Evaluation of Performance, Challenges, and Opportunities for Strengthening Health Security
Implementation of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) Strategy in Somalia, 2023-2024: A Mixed Method Evaluation of Performance, Challenges, and Opportunities for Strengthening Health Security Open
Background Somalia adopted an integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR) in 2023 to develop an integrated and coordinated system for early detection and response to priority health conditions. This study evaluated early implementa…
View article: The Evolution of Da’awah in Multicultural and Pluralistic Societies in Gombe State
The Evolution of Da’awah in Multicultural and Pluralistic Societies in Gombe State Open
This study examines the evolution of da’wah in Gombe State, Nigeria, a region characterized by ethnic diversity and religious pluralism where Islam, Christianity, and indigenous beliefs coexist. It explores the challenges and opportunities…
View article: Determinants of neonatal near miss among newborns admitted to SOS Mother & Child Hospital, Benadir region, Somalia: a case-control study
Determinants of neonatal near miss among newborns admitted to SOS Mother & Child Hospital, Benadir region, Somalia: a case-control study Open
View article: Corrigendum to ‘Post COVID 19 resurgence of diphtheria in Kano, Nigeria: analysis of 18,320 cases’ [EBioMedicine 2025 Jul 25:118:105877]
Corrigendum to ‘Post COVID 19 resurgence of diphtheria in Kano, Nigeria: analysis of 18,320 cases’ [EBioMedicine 2025 Jul 25:118:105877] Open
View article: Post COVID 19 resurgence of diphtheria in Kano, Nigeria: analysis of 18,320 cases
Post COVID 19 resurgence of diphtheria in Kano, Nigeria: analysis of 18,320 cases Open
This research did not receive any external funding.
View article: Determinants of Neonatal Near Miss Among Newborns Admitted to SOS Mother & Child Hospital, Benadir Region, Somalia: A Case-Control Study
Determinants of Neonatal Near Miss Among Newborns Admitted to SOS Mother & Child Hospital, Benadir Region, Somalia: A Case-Control Study Open
Background While the birth of a newborn is often a moment of great joy, it can be overshadowed by life-threatening complications that endanger survival in the early days of life. Neonatal near-miss (NNM) cases—infants who narrowly survive …
View article: Drivers of Human Immunodeficiency Virus among Pregnant Women in Conflict and Non-conflict Zones of Nigeria
Drivers of Human Immunodeficiency Virus among Pregnant Women in Conflict and Non-conflict Zones of Nigeria Open
Background and Objective: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a major public health concern among pregnant women in Nigeria, with seven in every hundred women likely to have an HIV infection. Understanding factors associated with HIV inf…
View article: Socioeconomic and Clinical Determinants of Nutritional Phenotypes among Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Socioeconomic and Clinical Determinants of Nutritional Phenotypes among Children with Sickle Cell Disease Open
Background and Objective: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) remains a critical global health challenge, disproportionately affecting sub-Saharan Africa, India, and the Middle East. It significantly impacts the quality of life of affected children, …
View article: Somalia’s Economic Integration into the East African Community: Trade Dynamics, Opportunities and Challenges (2012–2023)
Somalia’s Economic Integration into the East African Community: Trade Dynamics, Opportunities and Challenges (2012–2023) Open
View article: Intent to Receive Human Papillomavirus Vaccination among School-going Pre-teens and Adolescent Girls
Intent to Receive Human Papillomavirus Vaccination among School-going Pre-teens and Adolescent Girls Open
Background and Objective: Adolescents (9–19 years) make up 22% of Nigeria’s population and represent a key target group for human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention initiatives. Although the effectiveness of HPV vaccination in preventing cerv…
View article: Somalia-India Economic and Trade Relations (1989-2023)
Somalia-India Economic and Trade Relations (1989-2023) Open
Background: This article investigates the economic and trade relationship between India and Somalia from 1989 to 2023, focusing on primary economic indicators, bilateral trade flows, and the underlying dynamics. The study aims to uncover k…
View article: THE EFFECTS OF RURAL-URBAN YOUTHS MIGRATION ON RICE PRODUCTION IN BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA.
THE EFFECTS OF RURAL-URBAN YOUTHS MIGRATION ON RICE PRODUCTION IN BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA. Open
The study analyzed the effects of rural-urban youth migration on rice production in Bauchi State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 200 respondents that were proportionately drawn from three (3) zones and of the …
View article: CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF FARMERS-HERDSMEN CONFLICTS ON MAIZE PRODUCTION IN JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF FARMERS-HERDSMEN CONFLICTS ON MAIZE PRODUCTION IN JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA Open
The study assessed causes and effects of farmers-herdsmen conflicts on maize production in Jigawa State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 180 maize farmers and herdsmen that were proportionately drawn from three…
View article: Adoption of Cassava Processing Technologies among Rural Women of Kogi State, Nigeria
Adoption of Cassava Processing Technologies among Rural Women of Kogi State, Nigeria Open
This study explores the adoption of cassava processing technologies among rural women in Kogi State, Nigeria, a region recognized as one of the country’s leading cassava producers. It addresses critical challenges including low productivit…
View article: Determinants of institutional delivery service utilization among internally displaced vulnerable populations in Benadir region, Somalia: A community based cross-sectional study
Determinants of institutional delivery service utilization among internally displaced vulnerable populations in Benadir region, Somalia: A community based cross-sectional study Open
The study highlights a troublingly low prevalence of institutional delivery compared with the national target, underscoring challenges in promoting healthcare facility utilization for childbirth. To improve rates, interventions should addr…
View article: Prevalence and factors contributing to missed opportunities for vaccination in Mogadishu, Somalia
Prevalence and factors contributing to missed opportunities for vaccination in Mogadishu, Somalia Open
View article: HPV vaccine hesitancy among parents and caregivers of adolescents in Northern Nigeria
HPV vaccine hesitancy among parents and caregivers of adolescents in Northern Nigeria Open
View article: Anxiety, depression and access to mental health services among internally displaced persons in Mogadishu, Somalia: a cross-sectional survey
Anxiety, depression and access to mental health services among internally displaced persons in Mogadishu, Somalia: a cross-sectional survey Open
Objective The study aims to evaluate anxiety and depression levels and access to mental health services among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Mogadishu, Somalia. Design A community-based, cross-sectional survey was carried out in ID…
View article: Climate-induced humanitarian crisis, assessing the impact of recent floods and disease outbreaks in Somalia: short communication
Climate-induced humanitarian crisis, assessing the impact of recent floods and disease outbreaks in Somalia: short communication Open
Abdullahi, Asli Mohamed; Nor, Fatima Ibrahim; Abdullahi, Abdirahman Mohamed Author Information
View article: An Investigation on the Impact of Educational Attainment on Landscaping Attitudes among Residents in Selected Neighborhoods of Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
An Investigation on the Impact of Educational Attainment on Landscaping Attitudes among Residents in Selected Neighborhoods of Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria Open
This study examines how educational attainment influences residents' attitudes toward landscaping in four neighborhoods of Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria. While landscaping improves urban environmental quality through better air quali…
View article: Relationships Between Social Networking and Students’ Academic Performance in Nigerian Public Universities in Ekiti State
Relationships Between Social Networking and Students’ Academic Performance in Nigerian Public Universities in Ekiti State Open
This research examines the relationships between social networking and students’ academic performance in Nigerian public universities in Ekiti State to find out the major problems of social networking and ascertain the impact of social net…
View article: Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Infants Less Than Six Months of Age in Mogadishu: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Infants Less Than Six Months of Age in Mogadishu: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Breastfeeding is a vital practice for infant health and well-being, with exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) during the first six months being particularly crucial. Despite its benefits, EBF is sub-optimally practiced in many low-to-m…
View article: Progress and experiences of implementing an integrated disease surveillance and response system in Somalia; 2016–2023
Progress and experiences of implementing an integrated disease surveillance and response system in Somalia; 2016–2023 Open
Introduction In 2021, a regional strategy for integrated disease surveillance was adopted by member states of the World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean Region. But before then, member states including Somalia had made progress in…
View article: Strategies and Challenges of Universal Health Coverage in Somalia
Strategies and Challenges of Universal Health Coverage in Somalia Open
Aims: Universal health coverage (UHC), means making sure everyone can afford the medical attention they need. UHC rests on the foundation of people having access to primary healthcare that is both inexpensive and of high quality. Somalia's…
View article: ISSUES AND PERCEPTIONS OF FARMER-HERDER CONFLICT AND SUSTAINABLE PEACE IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA
ISSUES AND PERCEPTIONS OF FARMER-HERDER CONFLICT AND SUSTAINABLE PEACE IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA Open
Farmer-herder conflict is not a new security threat in Nigeria. It is concern that gas generating wide range of issues and perceptions across many divides in the North-Central, its environs and the country at large. In recent times, the me…
View article: NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF ADOLESCENTS OF DANKANDE COMMUNITY OF KADUNA METROPOLIS
NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF ADOLESCENTS OF DANKANDE COMMUNITY OF KADUNA METROPOLIS Open
Studies on the nutritional status of adolescents in Dankande community of Kaduna metropolis were carried out. Adolescence is a period between 10 to 19 years of age. This period is a critical period where a healthy diet is needed for proper…