PublishedHealth Equity2025
Understanding Health Inequality, Disparity and Inequity in Africa: A Rapid Review of Concepts, Root Causes, and Strategic Solutions(opens in a new tab)
OLGNova Research TeamPublic Health Challenges, Wiley
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11 papers
Peer-reviewed work in Wiley, PLOS Digital Health, ScienceDirect, and the Great Britain Journal Press.
OLGNova Research TeamPublic Health Challenges, Wiley
OLGNova Research TeamAdvances in Public Health, Wiley
OLGNova Research TeamScienceDirect
OLGNova Research TeamInternational Wound Journal, Wiley
OLGNova Research TeamPublic Health Challenges, Wiley
Victor Oluwafemi Femi-Lawal & Temilola AderemiPLOS Digital Health
Examines risks to children and adolescents from digital health transformation in Africa. Reviews ten African countries. Recommends youth-specific data governance frameworks, age-appropriate consent mechanisms, digital literacy strategies, and youth advisory groups.
Stephen OgwenoLondon Journal of Medical and Health Research
Cross-sectional study in Kigali, Rwanda with adults aged 18–45. Evaluates accuracy of the Lifesten transdermal optical imaging app against conventional cuff-based blood pressure measurement. Shows promise for hypertension screening in resource-limited settings pending algorithm refinement.
Stephen Ogweno, Peace Iraguha, Gabriel OkeISAR Publisher
Mixed-methods study comparing conventional government-led cardiovascular screening with technology-driven transdermal optical imaging via Lifesten Health in Rwanda. Recommends a combined strategy.
Egide Ndayambaje, Olivier Sibomana, Marvellous Asika, Grace Marie Uwizeyimana, Gabriel Oke, Leonard Ighodalo Uzairue, Darius BenimanaInfection and Drug Resistance
26 primary studies from 18 countries, screened from 3,659 records. MRSA colonisation up to 21.3%; ESBL carriage up to 32.9%; MDR-TB prevalence 9.5% in Ethiopian prisons. Only two studies described antimicrobial stewardship implementation.
Olivier Sibomana, Tolulope Joseph Ogunniyi, Gabriel Oke, Leonard Uzairue, Kehinde Precious Fadele et al.Discover Mental Health, Springer Nature
43 studies included from 1,368 records screened. Uganda (n=14), DRC (n=7), Nigeria (n=6), Sierra Leone (n=5). Interventions include CBT, psychosocial support, group therapy, community-based care and narrative exposure therapy.
Gabriel Ilerioluwa Oke, Peter Sunday Ademola, … Yusuff Adebayo AdebisiDiscover Psychology, Springer Nature
Concurrent mixed-methods study of emerging public health advocates across Africa, examining their understanding, perceptions and capability to communicate tobacco harm reduction and smoking cessation strategies. Open access, Discover Psychology volume 4, article 6.
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Gabriel Ilerioluwa Oke, Olivier Sibomana, Chimwemwe Ngoma, Blessed Okereke et al.Manuscript under peer review
67 videos, 222,753 total views, 563 comments analysed. Brain drain driven by poor conditions, low pay and inadequate facilities; solutions include increased funding, retention strategies and telemedicine.
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Research and policy work delivered for partner organisations.
Policy recommendations arising from research into how gender and feminist discourse are represented and distorted across Nigerian digital platforms.
(opens in a new tab)The full research report examining patterns of gendered misrepresentation in Nigeria's digital environment.
(opens in a new tab)12 active projects
Work currently in progress across HIV, mental health, antimicrobial resistance, cardiovascular screening, and digital health.