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2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (NIJBAS) | Pp. 30-34
The co-morbidity of HIV/AIDS and diabetes has become an emerging public health concern in Nigeria, as individuals living with HIV (PLHIV) experience increased longevity due to the widespread use of antiretroviral therapy (ART). While ART has significantly red...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES (NIJSES) | Pp. 66-70
Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, remains a major public health concern in Uganda, primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water. Despite being preventable, recurrent outbreaks persist, particularly in urban and peri-urba...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LAW, COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES (NIJLCL) | Pp. 52-57
Festivalization has emerged as a defining feature of contemporary urban development, whereby cities strategically deploy festivals, cultural events, and artistic spectacles to strengthen urban branding, stimulate economic growth, and enhance global visibility...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES (NIJRMS) | Pp. 94-98
The healthcare system in Nigeria faces numerous challenges, including limited infrastructure, a shortage of skilled professionals, and inefficient resource management. Despite these challenges, the increasing adoption of data analytics presents a transformati...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES (NIJRMS) | Pp. 77-82
The intersection of HIV/AIDS and family planning presents a multifaceted public health challenge, particularly among pregnant women in low- and middle-income countries. This review examines the complex relationship between HIV status and family planning decis...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY (NIJPP) | Pp. 63-68
West Africa has made considerable progress in national HIV/AIDS policy and program implementation over the past decade, including alignment with global 95-95-95 targets, expanded antiretroviral therapy (ART) access, and enhanced prevention services for pregna...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY (NIJPP) | Pp. 97-102
Breast cancer and hypertension are two of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases affecting African women, with rising incidence and substantial public health impact. Emerging evidence suggests these conditions share epidemiological linkages, including o...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (NIJBAS) | Pp. 45-48
Steroid therapy plays a critical role in managing a variety of medical conditions, such as autoimmune diseases, asthma, and cancer. While effective in alleviating symptoms and controlling disease progression, corticosteroids carry significant side effects tha...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES (NIJSES) | Pp. 36-40
Diabetes is an escalating public health challenge in East Africa, disproportionately affecting rural populations due to limited healthcare infrastructure, shortages of trained personnel, and resource constraints. Healthcare workers in remote communities often...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LAW, COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES (NIJLCL) | Pp. 34-43
Digital piracy has emerged as a central feature of contemporary cultural distribution, reshaping how cultural products are accessed, circulated, preserved, and monetized in the digital age. This study examines digital piracy as a cultural, ethical, and econom...