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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10 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. Highlights gaps between global frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, WHO Digital Health Strategy) and African implementation.
OLGNova Research Team / Lifesten HealthGreat Britain Journal Press
384 participants in Kigali, Rwanda (59.6% male, 40.4% female, most aged 18–27). Evaluates accuracy of the Lifesten app versus conventional blood pressure cuff. Systolic MAE 11.68 mmHg (MAPE 9.63%); diastolic MAE 8.66 mmHg (MAPE 11.63%). Shows promise for hypertension screening in resource-limited settings pending algorithm refinement.
Stephen Ogweno, Peace Iraguha, Gabriel OkeJournal link to be confirmed
Mixed-methods study combining systematic literature review with qualitative cost analysis. Compares conventional government-led cardiovascular screening versus technology-driven transdermal optical imaging (TOI) via Lifesten Health in Rwanda. Expert input from Rwanda NCD clinics and Lifesten Health. Finds that tech solutions offer higher efficiency with less equipment and training; recommends a combined strategy.
OLGNova Research TeamJournal link to be confirmed
26 primary studies from 18 countries from 3,659 initial records. MRSA colonisation: up to 15.7% (Swiss refugee centres) and 21.3% (Finnish cohorts). ESBL carriage up to 32.9%. MDR-TB prevalence 9.5% in Ethiopian prisons. Key risk factors: overcrowding, poor hygiene, self-medication, prolonged antibiotic exposure, treatment interruptions. Only two studies described antimicrobial stewardship programme implementation.
OLGNova / Social VoicesSolutions Journalism Africa Initiative Tracker
Documents Data Lead Africa's programme training people with hearing impairments in data analytics using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI with sign language interpreters. Cohorts of 30 participants. Graduates have secured employment in election monitoring and tech projects. Highlights barriers including laptop access and healthcare attendance.
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Olivier Sibomana, Tolulope Joseph Ogunniyi, Gabriel Oke, Leonard Uzairue, Kehinde Precious Fadele et al.Journal to be confirmed
43 studies included from 1,368 records screened. Countries: Uganda (n=14), DRC (n=7), Nigeria (n=6), Sierra Leone (n=5). Targets war-affected populations, refugees, and internally displaced persons. Interventions include CBT, psychosocial support, group therapy, community-based care, narrative exposure therapy, and psychoeducation.
Gabriel Ilerioluwa Oke, Olivier Sibomana, Chimwemwe Ngoma, Blessed Okereke et al.Journal to be confirmed
67 videos, 222,753 total views. 12 from healthcare professionals, 51 from news channels, 4 from health institutes. 563 comments: 207 positive, 178 sharing user experiences, 44 critical. Thematic analysis: brain drain driven by poor conditions, low pay, 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, and their consequences for public discourse.
(opens in a new tab)12 active projects
Work currently in progress across HIV, mental health, antimicrobial resistance, cardiovascular screening, and digital health.