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2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY (NIJPP) | Pp. 81-86
Maternal mortality remains a pressing public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, where anemia is a prevalent yet often underrecognized contributor. This comparative review synthesizes evidence on the role of anemia in maternal mortality across African cou...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY (NIJPP) | Pp. 14-18
Access to clean drinking water is essential for public health, particularly in rural areas of West Africa, where waterborne diseases such as diarrhea remain a significant threat. Borehole water systems have become a key solution to providing safe drinking wat...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (NIJBAS) | Pp. 19-23
Diabetes mellitus remained a major global public health challenge, disproportionately affecting rural populations where access to specialized healthcare services was often limited. The growing integration of telemedicine into chronic disease management emerge...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (NIJBAS) | Pp. 24-29
Nigeria faces a significant and evolving dual disease burden, characterized by the persistent prevalence of infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS, alongside a rising incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly diabete...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (NIJBAS) | Pp. 35-39
Anemia remains a pervasive public health and clinical challenge across sub-Saharan Africa, driving substantial morbidity, mortality, and health-system costs. In hospital settings, anemia complicates obstetric, pediatric, surgical, and medical care, often inte...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES (NIJSES) | Pp. 46-50
Malaria remains a significant public health threat, particularly in regions with environmental conditions conducive to the proliferation of the Anopheles mosquito, the primary vector of the disease. Stagnant water, irrigation systems, and wetlands play crucia...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES (NIJSES) | Pp. 14-19
Road infrastructure is a critical driver of socioeconomic development in Sub-Saharan Africa, facilitating connectivity, trade, and access to essential services. However, the construction and maintenance of roads have unintended ecological and epidemiological...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES (NIJRMS) | Pp. 56-61
Vaccination and preventive care are essential for reducing the risks associated with infectious diseases, especially among diabetic populations who are more vulnerable to infections like influenza, pneumonia, and hepatitis B. This review examines the current...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (NIJBAS) | Pp. 7-12
The balance between inflammation and cytoprotection in the immune system is critically regulated by redox- sensitive pathways - notably Nuclear factor erythroid- 2- related factor 2 (Nrf2) and Nuclear Factor kappa- light- chain- enhancer of activated B cells...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES (NIJRMS) | Pp. 21-28
Hypertension, often referred to as the "silent killer," is a growing public health challenge in Nigeria, with alarming rates of prevalence and significant implications for cardiovascular diseases, stroke, kidney failure, and premature mortality. The rising bu...