Public Health Hygeia Sokoto

10/04/2026

Aliyu Muhammad, RN, B.Sc. Public Health, PGDE, M.Sc. Public Health Inview.

With Society for Epidemiologic Research – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

10/04/2026

Aliyu Muhammad, RN, B.Sc. Public Health, PGDE, M.Sc. Public Health Inview.

Our health is impacted by all aspects of our lives. Therefore, public health as a field of study must be interdisciplinary to collaborate on innovative solutions that work. With a public health degree, students gain the knowledge and skills across disciplines needed to tackle pressing public health challenges.

Over the past several years, we’ve been expanding this interdisciplinary map of academic areas of study connected to public health — with your valuable input guiding the way.

Of course, this map represents just some of the ways in which public health connects to other fields. What else would you add to the map for next year? Let us know ⬇️

04/04/2026

𝐀 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐬

The SURUA Measles IgM test is an innovation that enables fast and reliable detection at the point of care, allowing for a more effective response to a highly contagious disease that still causes serious complications in children.

✅ Faster outbreak detection
✅ More targeted vaccination interventions
✅ Reduced transmission, mortality, and long-term complications

Following a successful independent evaluation led by the World Health Organization (WHO), the SURUA Measles IgM test has reached a historic milestone as the first rapid test recommended for use within the Global Measles and Rubella Laboratory Network (GMRLN).

The Ministère de la Santé et de l'Hygiène publique and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar have deployed the test through a national multicenter prospective clinical study, covering six health districts and more than thirty health facilities across Senegal.

In parallel, evaluations are planned in at least four other countries. These studies will generate critical evidence on the impact of large-scale implementation, particularly in the hands of community health workers on the frontlines of measles control and elimination.

👉 SURUA Measles IgM – an innovation made in Africa, for Africa and the world.

01/04/2026

Social Determinants of Health (More Than Just Medicine)

I will try to make this real.

Two people fall sick with the same condition.

One recovers quickly.
The other struggles… or doesn’t recover at all.

Why?

Is it just the disease?
Or something more?

This is where Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) come in.

Your health is shaped by:
• Where you live
• Your income level
• Your education
• Your access to healthcare
• Your environment

Imagine this:

Someone lives in a community with:
❌ Poor sanitation
❌ Limited access to healthcare
❌ Low income
❌ Limited health information

Now compare that to someone with:
✅ Clean environment
✅ Good healthcare access
✅ Stable income
✅ Health awareness

Same disease. Completely different outcomes.

Organizations like the World Health Organization emphasize that improving health isn’t just about hospitals, it’s about improving living conditions.

The truth is:

Health doesn’t start in the hospital.
It starts in our homes, schools, and communities.

So if we truly want better health outcomes, we must look beyond treatment…

…and start addressing the conditions people live in.

Lets Discuss: Which social factor do you think affects health the most in your community?

23/03/2026

Press release

His Excellency, the Executive Governor of sokoto state,Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto,PhD, FCNA, has approved the payment of 22 Foreign Medical graduands examination fees with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.

Similarly, 17 foreign pharmacy graduates also received a similar support to enable them register with the pharmacist Council of Nigeria.

Furthermore , the Governor has approved for the commencement of payment of salaries of 720 recruited Nurses and Midwives posted to General Hospitals, and Primary Health care facilities across the 23 local governments areas of the state.

In the same vein,the State ministry of Health and its agencies will soon commence an unscheduled visit to all the health facilities in the state to ensure that health workers
report to their duty post in time .

Health workers are therefore advised to reciprocate government gesture by being punctual, dedicated and committed to their duties and operate inline with their professional ethics.

Signed

Dr Faruk Umar Abubakar
Hon. Commissioner,
Ministry of Health Sokoto.

23/03/2026

✨ Save the Date! ✨

Calling all Epilovers and Early Career Researchers around the world - applicants from all IEA regions are welcome! 🌍

We’re excited to invite you to the International Epidemiological Association (IEA) Early Career Epidemiologist Workshop 2026!

📅 Dates: July 19–25, 2026
📍 Venue: Abuja, Nigeria

This is a unique opportunity to strengthen your skills, expand your global network, and engage with the future of epidemiology.

💰 Scholarships are available (and highly competitive!)
⏳ Applications close in April 2026

🔗 Application Link: https://lnkd.in/evA2Ka_b

Please share widely with colleagues, students, and professional networks. Let’s spread the word and support the next generation of global epidemiologists! 🌱🌐

Aliyu Muhammad

20/03/2026

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The Commonwealth Distance Learning programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission.

19/03/2026

Vacancies at Elela-Care Humanitarian and Development Organization (ECM)

Vacancies at Elela-Care Humanitarian and Development Organization (ECM)

Available Positions:

Project Manager (Nutrition)
FCRM Assistant (Feedback, Complaints and Response Mechanism)
Number of Openings: 2

Location: Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Application Deadline: 25th March 2026

Organization Overview:

Elela-Care Humanitarian and Development Organization (ECM) is a youth-led non-governmental organization registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC/IT No: 182167). Established in 2022, ECM focuses on improving the quality of life of vulnerable populations across communities in North East Nigeria. The organization operates in both emergency and development contexts, addressing gaps that increase vulnerability through strategic program implementation.Digital literacy course

Project Summary:

ECM is implementing a nutrition intervention project in Kaga LGA, Borno State, funded by the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund through FRAD Foundation. The project aims to improve access to life-saving nutrition services through Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), including Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP), treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition using the Tom Brown approach, Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), and strengthened referral systems for complicated cases.Digital literacy course

Role Overview:

Project Manager (Nutrition):

Serve as the overall lead for the nutrition programme.
Provide technical, operational, and administrative oversight for all project activities.
Lead implementation of emergency nutrition programming, including CMAM and OTP services for children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM).
Ensure effective screening, admission, treatment, follow-up, and discharge of beneficiaries.
Facilitate timely referral of complicated SAM cases to Stabilization Centres.

Requirements and Competencies:

Previous NGO experience, especially in mobilization across interventions such as CBT, WASH, and Nutrition
Strong commitment to ECM’s mission, values, and policies
Relevant technical experience in nutrition programming and project management
Additional Information:

Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
ECM is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse
No fees are required at any stage of recruitment
How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the link in the comment section 👇 :

17/03/2026

Public Health Leadership and Health System Management in Nigeria
Managing health systems is very different from practicing medicine in the hospital.
In Nigeria, the leadership of the Ministry of Health has traditionally been dominated by clinicians. While doctors and other clinicians play an essential role in patient care, managing a national health system requires a broader set of competencies beyond very narrow clinical lense.
Practicing medicine in a hospital and managing a health system are two very different responsibilities. Clinical medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating individual patients. Public health leadership, on the other hand, focuses on protecting entire populations through policies, planning, prevention strategies, and efficient health system management.
Globally, modern health systems recognize this difference. Many countries intentionally separate clinical service delivery from health system governance. Leadership roles often require expertise in public health, health administration, health economics, policy development, and strategic management.
For example:
1. In the United States, the leadership of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes epidemiologists, public health scientists, and policy experts whose primary focus is population health rather than individual patient treatment.
2. In the United Kingdom, the National Health Service is managed through a complex system of administrators, public health specialists, and policy professionals who oversee financing, workforce management, and health system performance.
3. In Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada emphasizes leadership by public health experts trained in epidemiology, health policy, and population health management.
The World Health Organization also emphasizes that strong health systems depend on leadership and governance capacities that include policy development, financing, health workforce planning, and service delivery oversight.
When clinicians move into administrative roles, a major mindset shift is required. The focus changes from treating individual patients to designing systems that prevent disease, reduce risk, and protect populations. This involves building policies, managing resources, strengthening surveillance systems, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare services.
Another important concept in modern health systems is equity. Equity means ensuring that every community has fair access to health services regardless of income, location, or social status. Public health professionals often focus heavily on this principle because population health outcomes depend on social and structural factors beyond hospital treatment.
‎The world Equity is a public health language, so many clinicians Cannot apply this word, which is why there are always strikes in the health-care system.
Frequent strikes in the health sector illustrate the importance of strong health system leadership. When healthcare services are disrupted, the consequences are severe -delayed treatment, increased morbidity, and preventable mortality. Effective leadership requires skills in negotiation, workforce management, and health system governance to prevent such crises.
Leading a health sector therefore requires multidisciplinary competencies, including:
• Executive Director(ED)/ Health administration and management
• Health economics and financing
• Human resource management for health
• Project and program management
• Policy analysis and development
• Strategic leadership and governance
A strong health system benefits when clinicians, public health specialists, health economists, and administrators work together. The goal should not be professional dominance by one group, but collaborative leadership that prioritizes the health and wellbeing of the entire population.

𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 “𝗷𝗮𝗽𝗮” 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁
Nigeria's health minister raises alarm over the 'japa crisis' as mass migration of doctors and nurses strains the healthcare system, citing alarming stats....

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

15/03/2026

I am excited to share that I have successfully completed training in Human Resource Management, Epidemiology & Biostatistics, and HIV & TB Case Management. Clinical Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR)

These trainings are crucial for public health practitioners like me because they strengthen our ability to:

1. Understand and manage healthcare teams effectively (HR Management)

2. Analyze data and detect health trends accurately (Epidemiology & Biostatistics)

3. Provide quality care and implement effective interventions for HIV & TB (Case Management)

4. Clinical Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR)

Equipped with these skills, I can contribute more effectively to disease surveillance, outbreak response, and the overall improvement of health services in our communities.

💡 Public health is about prevention, preparedness, and people and continuous learning is key to making a meaningful impact


Aliyu Muhammad

15/03/2026

A child with a headache
Maryam is the surveillance focal person and nurse in charge at a primary health centre (PHC) in Sokoto state. It is a hot day in February when a 7-year-old boy, Usman, arrives with his mother complaining of a headache. Maryam takes his history and performs a physical examination and finds:

- axillary temperature 39.2°C,
- normal respiratory rate,
- slightly elevated heart rate,
- history of headache that started last night,
- a very stiff neck that he noticed this morning, and
- no other unusual findings.

Usman can drink water, but he does not want to eat food. He is alert and able to answer Maryam’s questions.

What are some potential diseases that Usman may have based on Maryam’s physical examination findings?

1. cholera, malaria, cerebrospinal meningitis

2. Lassa fever, influenza-like illness, shigella

3. malaria, influenza-like illness, cerebrospinal meningitis

05/03/2026

ANC (Antenatal Care) and PNC (Postnatal Care) utilization in Nigeria is quite low, especially in rural areas. Only 20.3% of women had at least 8 ANC contacts, with urban areas having higher utilization (35.5%) compared to rural areas (10.4%).

Key Factors Affecting Utilization:

- Education Level Women with higher education are more likely to use ANC and PNC services.
_Wealth Index Women from wealthy households have better access to healthcare resources.
-Residence Urban women have higher utilization rates compared to rural women.
- Maternal Autonomy Women with decision-making power are more likely to seek healthcare services.

Regional Disparities:

- The South-West region has the highest ANC utilization (63.2%), while the North-East has the lowest (3.7%).
- The North-West has the lowest ANC utilization in rural areas (2.7%).

- ANC (Antenatal Care): Healthcare for pregnant women to ensure mom and baby's health.
- Why ANC is important:
- Monitors health
- Detects complications early
- Prevents anemia, infections, and high blood pressure
- Provides nutritional advice and supplements
- Educates on safe delivery and newborn care
- What ANC includes:
- Regular check-ups
- Blood pressure and weight monitoring
- Blood & urine tests
- Ultrasound examinations
- Tetanus vaccination
- Iron, folic acid, and calcium supplements
- WHO recommends at least 8 ANC visits 😊
- PNC (Postnatal Care): Care for mom and newborn after childbirth (up to 6 weeks).
- Why PNC is important:
- Prevents postpartum complications
- Supports recovery
- Monitors newborn growth and health
- Promotes breastfeeding
- Detects infections and depression early
- What PNC includes:
- Checking mother's bleeding and wound healing
- Monitoring blood pressure and temperature
- Newborn examination and vaccinations
- Breastfeeding support
- Family planning counseling
- PNC visits are crucial in the first 48 hours 💡after birth..