Muhammad Shakir Balogun
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View article: Detection of dengue, malaria, and additional causes of acute febrile illness: The need for expanded testing, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Detection of dengue, malaria, and additional causes of acute febrile illness: The need for expanded testing, Bayelsa State, Nigeria Open
Dengue virus (DENV) infection has not been previously reported from Bayelsa State, Nigeria. We aimed to determine the prevalence of dengue virus (DENV) infection, malaria, and coinfection, and other pathogens among febrile patients in the …
View article: Evaluation of Mpox surveillance system in Kwara State Nigeria from January to December 2022 with implications for outbreak preparedness
Evaluation of Mpox surveillance system in Kwara State Nigeria from January to December 2022 with implications for outbreak preparedness Open
Background The reemergence of Mpox, a zoonotic disease, threatens health in Nigeria. Given its 2017 resurgence and international spread, an effective surveillance system for prompt detection and control is urgent. Evaluations ensure optima…
View article: Uncovering the hidden burden of Lassa fever through post-mortem mortality surveillance in Sokoto state, Nigeria, 2024-2025
Uncovering the hidden burden of Lassa fever through post-mortem mortality surveillance in Sokoto state, Nigeria, 2024-2025 Open
Introduction The true burden of Lassa fever virus (LASV) mortality in Northern Nigeria is often obscured by challenges in surveillance, leading to underreporting and hindering effective public health responses. To address this, we set out …
View article: Risk factors associated with Lassa fever infection during the 2025 outbreak in Ondo State, Nigeria
Risk factors associated with Lassa fever infection during the 2025 outbreak in Ondo State, Nigeria Open
Introduction Lassa fever (LF) is a viral hemorrhagic illness predominantly found in West Africa. Nigeria particularly experiences a high incidence, especially during the first 12 weeks of the year. The 2025 outbreak reflects ongoing, susta…
View article: Spatial analysis and time-series modelling of Lassa fever cases in Nigeria: Insights from 2018-2023 Lassa fever national surveillance data
Spatial analysis and time-series modelling of Lassa fever cases in Nigeria: Insights from 2018-2023 Lassa fever national surveillance data Open
Introduction Lassa fever (LF) is a viral hemorrhagic fever endemic in Nigeria characterized by high morbidity and mortality rates. Despite significant efforts at reducing the burden of LF in Nigeria, it remains a public health concern with…
View article: Descriptive analysis of Lassa fever outbreak in Taraba State, Nigeria: Epi Week 1 – 7, 2025
Descriptive analysis of Lassa fever outbreak in Taraba State, Nigeria: Epi Week 1 – 7, 2025 Open
Introduction The Lassa virus is the cause of Lassa fever (LF). It is an endemic in some states in Nigeria. Inadequate infection prevention and control measures, increases transmission of LF. In January 2025, the index case of the outbreak …
View article: Predictors of Hepatitis B Vaccine Uptake among Healthcare Workers in Sokoto, Nigeria
Predictors of Hepatitis B Vaccine Uptake among Healthcare Workers in Sokoto, Nigeria Open
Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major occupational hazard for healthcare workers (HCWs) in Nigeria, a high-prevalence country. With the HBV vaccine only integrated into the national childhood immunization program in 2004,…
View article: Bridging the gaps in the unmet needs of hypertension care in Nigeria: post-intervention evaluation of the community action against non-communicable diseases (COMAAND) project
Bridging the gaps in the unmet needs of hypertension care in Nigeria: post-intervention evaluation of the community action against non-communicable diseases (COMAAND) project Open
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View article: A multitude of dyes but unsatisfactory staining: Physico-chemical profile and factors associated with staining quality of Romanowsky-type stains used for malaria microscopy in Plateau State, Nigeria.
A multitude of dyes but unsatisfactory staining: Physico-chemical profile and factors associated with staining quality of Romanowsky-type stains used for malaria microscopy in Plateau State, Nigeria. Open
Introduction: There is paucity of studies done to assess the composition and staining quality of Romanosky-type stains used for malaria microscopy in Nigeria. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 92 laboratory facilities and…
View article: Determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among residents of Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria, 2023: A community-based cluster survey
Determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among residents of Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria, 2023: A community-based cluster survey Open
Introduction: At least 70% of the eligible population in Nigeria must be vaccinated for the country to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19. Suboptimal vaccine acceptance could delay the timely achievement of this objective. We investiga…
View article: COVID-19 booster vaccine acceptance in North Central Nigeria: An application of the Integrated Behavioural Model
COVID-19 booster vaccine acceptance in North Central Nigeria: An application of the Integrated Behavioural Model Open
Introduction: The limited protection durability of the primary COVID-19 vaccines and the existential threats of variants with evasive mechanisms have necessitated the need to roll out booster vaccines in many countries. Against the backdro…
View article: Molecular Epidemiology, Drug-Resistant Variants, and Therapeutic Implications of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis D Virus Prevalence in Nigeria: A National Study
Molecular Epidemiology, Drug-Resistant Variants, and Therapeutic Implications of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis D Virus Prevalence in Nigeria: A National Study Open
Information on circulating HBV (sub-)genotype, variants, and hepatitis D virus (HDV) coinfection, which vary by geographical area, is crucial for the efficient control and management of HBV. We investigated the genomic characteristics of H…
View article: Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among household heads in northern Nigeria: a community-based cross-sectional study
Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among household heads in northern Nigeria: a community-based cross-sectional study Open
Objectives COVID-19 vaccine was rolled out for the public in August 2021 in Zamfara state, Northen Nigeria. We determined the factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Settings We executed a community-based analytical cross-sectiona…
View article: Magnitude, trends, and seasonal variations of road traffic accidents in Ogun State, Nigeria, 2017-2019
Magnitude, trends, and seasonal variations of road traffic accidents in Ogun State, Nigeria, 2017-2019 Open
Introduction: Globally, road traffic accidents (RTA) are ranked among the eight-leading causes of death. By 2030, RTA is projected to be among the top five causes of morbidity, disability, and mortality worldwide. We assessed the magnitude…
View article: Cholera outbreak in Niger State Nigeria, May to August 2021: An unmatched case-control study
Cholera outbreak in Niger State Nigeria, May to August 2021: An unmatched case-control study Open
Introduction: Cholera is an infectious disease characterized by acute watery diarrhea. It is caused by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the toxigenic strains of Vibrio cholerae serogroups O1 or O139. On May 14, 2021, a case…
View article: Prevalence of malaria among COVID-19 suspected cases in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Prevalence of malaria among COVID-19 suspected cases in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria Open
Malaria and COVID-19 share some symptoms. Therefore, diagnosing these diseases clinically might be misleading, especially during an epidemic response. We determined the prevalence of malaria among COVID-19 suspected cases in Federal Capita…
View article: Epidemiology of influenza in Nigeria: A secondary analysis of the sentinel surveillance data in Nigeria from 2010 – 2020
Epidemiology of influenza in Nigeria: A secondary analysis of the sentinel surveillance data in Nigeria from 2010 – 2020 Open
Influenza remains a significant cause of respiratory illness, especially among children aged less than 4 years. Influenza cases occur all year round with irregular seasonality in Nigeria. Children less than 4 years and those with co-morbid…
View article: The Use of Participatory Disease Surveillance, Tuberculin Test and Polymerase Chain Reaction to Determine the Presence and Prevalence of Avian Tuberculosis in Layers Within Gwagwalada and Kuje Area Councils, Abuja, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study
The Use of Participatory Disease Surveillance, Tuberculin Test and Polymerase Chain Reaction to Determine the Presence and Prevalence of Avian Tuberculosis in Layers Within Gwagwalada and Kuje Area Councils, Abuja, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
View article: COVID-19 vaccine uptake and acceptability during the second phase of vaccine rollout: a community-based survey among household heads in Zamfara state, Nigeria, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine uptake and acceptability during the second phase of vaccine rollout: a community-based survey among household heads in Zamfara state, Nigeria, 2021 Open
Introduction Vaccines have played an important role in the control of infectious diseases globally. COVID-19 vaccine was rolled out in Zamfara State for the public in August 2021. We aimed to determine the level of COVID-19 vaccine uptake,…
View article: Prospects for dog rabies elimination in Nigeria by 2030
Prospects for dog rabies elimination in Nigeria by 2030 Open
The attainment of the global target of zero dog‐mediated human rabies by 2030 depends on functional rabies programmes. Nigeria, a rabies‐endemic country, and the most populous country in Africa has a very poor rabies control strategy with …
View article: Supporting the Manufacturing of Medical Supplies in Africa: Collaboration Between Africa CDC, Partners, and Member States
Supporting the Manufacturing of Medical Supplies in Africa: Collaboration Between Africa CDC, Partners, and Member States Open
Inadequate supply of PPE, vaccines, and diagnostics during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa created an opportunity to promote local manufacturing. Authors describe Africa CDC's contributions and highlight strategies for strengthening the pa…
View article: Population-based cancer registries in Nigeria and the National Cancer Control Programme
Population-based cancer registries in Nigeria and the National Cancer Control Programme Open
Population-based cancer registries (PBCRs) are important sources of data on cancer burden in a defined population. They are a cornerstone for establishing, implementing and monitoring and evaluating a rational cancer control programme. Des…
View article: Prevalence and Predictors of Tobacco Use Among Adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria
Prevalence and Predictors of Tobacco Use Among Adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria Open
Prevalence of adolescent tobacco use was low in Ibadan. Predictors were peer influence, access to cigarettes, misperceptions about tobacco use, exposure to secondhand smoke, and tobacco advertising. We recommend an antitobacco campaign tha…
View article: Cholera outbreak in some communities in North-East Nigeria, 2019: an unmatched case–control study
Cholera outbreak in some communities in North-East Nigeria, 2019: an unmatched case–control study Open
Background Cholera, a diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae , transmitted through fecal contamination of water or food remains an ever-present risk in many countries, especially where water supply, sanitation, food safe…
View article: Capacity building at points of entry during COVID-19 pandemic: harmonising training curriculum for Economic Community of West African States
Capacity building at points of entry during COVID-19 pandemic: harmonising training curriculum for Economic Community of West African States Open
This paper describes the process for developing, validating and disseminating through a train-the-trainer (TOT) event a standardised curriculum for public health capacity building for points of entry (POE) staff across the 15-member state …
View article: HIV and AIDS-related knowledge, HIV risk perception, uptake of HIV testing and its predictors among prison inmates in Bauchi State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
HIV and AIDS-related knowledge, HIV risk perception, uptake of HIV testing and its predictors among prison inmates in Bauchi State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study Open
good knowledge of HIV/AIDS and HIV-testing-uptake was low among the inmates. We recommended the development and implementation of targeted HIV-testing interventions that cater to the specific needs of different age-groups within the prison…
View article: Evaluation of malaria surveillance system in Benue State, Nigeria
Evaluation of malaria surveillance system in Benue State, Nigeria Open
View article: Descriptive Epidemiology of Measles Cases in Zamfara State—Nigeria, 2012-2018
Descriptive Epidemiology of Measles Cases in Zamfara State—Nigeria, 2012-2018 Open
Introduction: Nigeria still experiences recurrent outbreaks of measles especially in the North despite the efforts at strengthening routine immunisation and supplementary immunisation activities. We analysed measles surveillance data from …
View article: Setting the stage for Acute Febrile Illness Surveillance Network in West Africa: Report of a Regional Experts and Stakeholders Workshop in Accra, Ghana, April 2021
Setting the stage for Acute Febrile Illness Surveillance Network in West Africa: Report of a Regional Experts and Stakeholders Workshop in Accra, Ghana, April 2021 Open
A three-day regional workshop of stakeholders, partners, and experts from the West African countries was held from April 14 -16, 2021 in Accra, Ghana to conduct a situational analysis on the existing knowledge, expertise, previous accompli…
View article: Determinants of male involvement in family planning services in Abia State, Southeast Nigeria
Determinants of male involvement in family planning services in Abia State, Southeast Nigeria Open