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By Nigeria Health Watch | October 12, 2024

Using Mathematical Modeling for Effective Infectious Disease Control in Nigeria

Infectious diseases can spread rapidly and unpredictably, catching communities off guard. However, mathematical modelling can be a powerful tool to anticipate and prepare for outbreaks, including those as devastating as the current mpox virus, by simulating virus spread, assessing intervention strategies, enabling public health officials to make informed decisions and minimise outbreak impact. Modelling infectious diseases involve using […]

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No Retreat No Surrender: Celebrating frontline responders in the fight against COVID-19 in Africa

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 30, 2020

By Beti Baiye & Patience Adejo (Lead Writers) It is not surprising that the fight against COVID-19 has introduced a great deal of military metaphors in the media globally. The world has been at war with a virus and from the outset, healthcare workers of different cadres have been at the frontline of defense between […]

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