Resources

Reports

• Formative Research on Key Child Survival and Nutrition Practices in the First 1,000 Days of Life: Findings. Click here for the full report

Publications

Consulting: Quality, Research, Service Delivery, Health Systems Strengthening

1. Mba-Oduwusi, N., Eze, I., Osuji, T., Obubu, M., Oyekanmi, T., Kolade, O., Oguguah, O., Martins, J., Chuku, N., Ananaba, A., Diallo, R., Sadiq, F., Zamba, E., & Idowu, A. (2024). Enhancing private healthcare effectiveness in Lagos State, Nigeria: An overview of the effect of quality improvement initiatives and implications for sustainable healthcare delivery. Health, 16(2), 93–104. https://doi.org/10.4236/health.2024.162009
2. Costenbader, E., Memmott, C., Litvin, K., Green, M., Mba-Oduwusi, N., Offiaeli, I., & Hajeebhoy, N. (2024). Gendered social norms, exceptions, and sanctions: Implications for maternal, infant, and young child nutrition in Nigeria. Current Developments in Nutrition, 9(1), 104524. https://cdn.nutrition.org/article/S2475-2991(24)02458-2/fulltext
3. Obubu, M., Mba-Oduwusi, N., Chuku, N., Ananaba, A., Kolade, O., Oyekanmi, T., Osuji, T., & Eze, I. (2024). Evaluating the effectiveness of quality improvement strategies in mid-level private healthcare facilities of Lagos State: A Donabedian model-based approach. Unpublished manuscript, 1–25. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378452956_
4. Monika S Patil, Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Bolaji Akala, Maimunat Alex-Adeomi, Rumpa Mani Chowdhury, Nnenna Mba-Oduwusi, et. al.; Remote Facilitation of Essential Newborn Care: A Multinational, Multicenter Pilot Study. Pediatrics Open Science 2025; https://doi.org/10.1542/pedsos.2024-000356
5. Costenbader, E., Green, M., Litvin, K., Memmott, C., Osuji, T., Offiaeli, I. and Hajeebhoy, N. (2025), ‘Breastfeeding Is Not the Sole Responsibility of Women’: A Qualitative Examination of the Supportive Environment for Breastfeeding in Nigeria Across Levels of the Socioecological Model. Maternal & Child Nutrition e70050. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.70050

Clinical Research: Observational Studies, Systematic Reviews, Trials

• Ajah, M.I., Dibua, MEU., Ajah, L.O., Chigor, N.V., Ezeh, C.K., Eleje, GU. and Igwe, F.O. (2025). Exploring the role of cervicovaginal microbiota as risk factor for cervical cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Women’s Health, 25:160. doi: 10.1186/s12905-025-03688-1.
• Ezeh, C.K., Digwo, D.C., Okeke, I.A., Elebe, P.C. and Ezeh, E.O. A systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumonia in Nigeria. African Health Science, 24(3):30-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v24i3.5
• Ezeh, C.K. and Dibua, M.E.U. (2024). Anti-biofilm, drug delivery and cytotoxicity properties of dendrimers. ADMET & DMPK. https://doi.org/10.5599/admet.1917.
• Digwo, D.C., Elebe, C.P., Chigor, V.N., Madueke, S.N., Ezeh, C.K. and Ike, A.C. (2023). Occurrence of false positive tests and cross-reactions between Covid-19 and Dengue with implications during diagnosis: a mixed evidence synthesis. Infectious Microbes & Diseases, 5(2): 64-75.  DOI: 10.1097/IM9.0000000000000116
• Ezeh, C.K., Eze, C.N., Dibua, M.E.U. and Emencheta, S.C. (2023). A meta-analysis on the prevalence of resistance of Staphylococcus aureus to different antibiotics in Nigeria. Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control, 12:40. doi.org/10.1186/s13756-023-01243-x
• Ezeh, CK., Eze, C.N., Dibua, M.U.E. and Emencheta, S.C. (2023). A review on Azadirachta indica (neem) plant mediated biosynthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles. International Journal of Biomedicine Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, DOI:1504/IJBNN.2023.10060076
• Ezeh, C.K., Eze, C.N., Dibua, M.E. and Emencheta, S.C. (2022). A systematic review on anti-tuberculosis drug discovery and antimycobacterial potential of biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles: overview and future perspectives. Infectious Microbes & diseases, 4(4): 139-148. Doi: 10.1097/IM9.0000000000000107.
• Ezeh, C.K., Eze, C.N., Dibua, M.E., Emencheta, S.C. and Ezeh, C.C. (2022). Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Nigella sativa seed extract and its efficacy against some multidrug-resistant uropathogens. Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Journal, 6:400-409. Doi: 10.4103/bbrj.bbrj_104_22.

Community Services: Mental Health

1. Mba-Oduwusi, N., Eze, I., Osuji, T., & others. (2024). Exploring the characteristics of callers of mental health emergency hotlines in Nigeria: A descriptive study. PAMJ Clinical Medicine, 14, 27. https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj-cm.2024.14.27.42375
2. Mba-Oduwusi, N., Odii, A., Ogbolu, R. E., Tade, T., Uteh, B. E. A., Olajide, A., … Osuji, T. (2024). Exploring sociodemographic predictors of suicide ideation and attempts: Insights from a mental health emergency hotline data. Ianna Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 6(2), 195–211.https://iannajournalofinterdisciplinarystudies.com/index.php/1/article/view/290
3. Ogbolu, R., Mba-Oduwusi, N., Ogunnubi, O., Buhari, O., Rahmon, O., Tade, T., & Ogunsola, K. (2020). Situation report on suicide in Nigeria. African Journal for the Psychological Study of Social Issues. http://www.ajpssi.org/index.php/ajpssi/article/view/421

REACH Nembe Documentary

SafeZone – InSight School Health and Safety Initiative

Increasing Access to Family Planning and MNCH Services