10th U6+ Consortium of African Universities International Conference

Malaria and sickle cell anemia (SCA) impose a compounded disease burden across sub-Saharan Africa, where overlapping clinical presentations, fever, anemia, and jaundice frequently obscure accurate diagnosis in resource-constrained settings. While artificial intelligence has demonstrated considerable promise in single-disease detection, existing diagnostic models operate in isolation, lack...

HIV-malnutrition interactions significantly influence the course of the disease and mortality. Although Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) improves clinical outcomes, very little is known about its effect on the nutritional and clinical status of HIV-positive individuals in Ghana. This study compared the nutritional, haematological, and biochemical profiles of HAART-naïve and...

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, leading to increased mortality, prolonged hospital stays, and strained healthcare resources. Antimicrobial stewardship is critical in combating resistant pathogens, but ethical issues surrounding AMR stewardship, particularly in resource-constrained settings such as Kenya, are...

Dementia is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by a progressive decline in memory, reasoning, behaviour, and the ability to perform everyday activities. It has a rising burden in Nigeria, where access to orthodox treatment is limited, and caregivers often resort to alternative, nature-based remedies. Despite the widespread use of natural remedies in dementia management,...

Cervical cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among women, especially in developing countries. Despite increased awareness and the availability of screening methods, the uptake of cervical cancer screening remains low in Nigeria. This study assessed the influence of risk behaviours and level of knowledge on cervical cancer screening practices among female academic and...

Air pollution remains a critical environmental health challenge in rapidly urbanizing African cities, with children disproportionately affected due to their vulnerability and daily exposure. This study investigates the health implications of ambient air pollutants among secondary school children in Lagos State, Nigeria, where many schools are located adjacent to major highways. Employing a...

Atrazine is a widely used herbicide and an environmental contaminant of One Health concern due to its adverse effects on ecosystem, animal, and human health. Exposure to atrazine has been associated with impaired male fertility through oxidative stress, inflammation, endocrine disruption, and apoptosis. Nigella sativa oil (NSO) possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and may...

Global healthcare systems increasingly face chronic disease burdens, rising costs, workforce shortages, health inequities and environmental sustainability challenges. Within this context, Indigenous Holistic Herbal Medicine representing centuries of accumulated wisdom on medicinal plants, preventive care and the interconnection of physical, emotional, spiritual and environmental health has...

Diabetes mellitus remains a major global public health challenge, affecting 589 million globally and 23.6 million adults in Africa, with Nigeria’s prevalence rising from 5.77% to 7.0%. Limitations of conventional therapies have increased interest in affordable plant-based alternatives such as Vernonia amygdalina and Hibiscus sabdariffa, both recognized for hypoglycemic properties; however,...