Response to Health Crises in Africa: Insight From Executing a 2-Year Project in Nigeria
Science advice aids in integrating scientific evidence into policymaking. In Africa, a significant gap exists between science and policy, necessitating high-quality advisory services. The Multifaceted Response Development from Research on COVID-19 in Africa (MURDER COVID-19) project by the Nigerian Young Academy (May 2021–April 2023) aimed to bridge this gap. Project outputs included eight policy briefs, 10 webinars, a hybrid international conference, and a searchable research equipment database. The project effectively dispelled COVID-19 myths, promoted vaccine confidence, and highlighted the need to strengthen health systems and research capacity. The project provides valuable lessons/recommendations and serves as a model for collaborative initiatives addressing health crises and enhancing research capacity.
Authors
- Abiodun Egbetokun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2069-7648)
- Isah Yakub Mohammed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5569-7349)
- Isaac Lare Animasaun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5553-2587)
- Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Umeyor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8674-0867)
- Ibukun M. Adesiyan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4127-7236)
- Aliyu Muhammad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4167-7793)
- Murtala Bindawa Isah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8883-3354)
- Mutiat Ibrahim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5900-7950)
- Oju Richard Ibor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6029-9030)
- Gabriel O. Anyanwu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3110-2627)
- Temitope O. Sogbanmu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8913-267X)
- AbdulAzeez Adeyemi Anjorin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4152-8659)
- Mohammed Auwal Ibrahim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0680-3889)
- Franklin Chimaobi Kenechukwu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1619-4474)
- Peter Chukwunonso Okoli
- Oseghale Emmanuel Ehilen
- C.C And Matthews-Njoku Ifeanyi-Obi
- Zaharaddeen Nasiru Garba
Institutions
- University of Port Harcourt (NG)
- University of Nigeria (NG)
- Lagos State University (NG)
- Ahmadu Bello University (NG)
- Ekiti State University (NG)
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (NG)
- Federal University of Technology (NG)
- University of Lagos (NG)
- Bingham University (NG)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NG)
- Adekunle Ajasin University (NG)
- Yobe State University (NG)
- Umaru Musa Yar'adua University (NG)
- University of Calabar (NG)
- National Center for Technology Management (NG)
- Federal Medical Centre (NG)
- University of Medical Sciences, Ondo
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike
- Obafemi Awolowo University (NG)
- Ambrose Alli University (NG)
- Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Science Communication
- Published
- 2024-08-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10755470241269958
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.39
Funders
- South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement