Yusuf Lawal

Hepatic Artery Doppler Haemodynamic Indices as Imaging Biomarkers of Disease Activity in Adults with Chronic Hepatitis B: Correlation with Viral Load and Serum Alanine Transaminase

Abstract Background: Hepatitis B is a common cause of chronic liver disease. Early features of fibrosis are detectable using ultrasound and Doppler imaging. Aims: This study evaluated relationships between hepatic artery Doppler parameters, serum alanine transaminase (ALT) and he...

IMPLEMENTATION OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC POLICY IN AREA COUNCILS OF THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA

This study examined the state of citizen participation and public policy implementation in the six area councils of Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Although the Area Councils constitute the tier of government most proximate to residents, the recurrent failure of their po...

HEALTH WORKFORCE DISTRIBUTION AND GEOGRAPHIC INEQUITIES IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE

The geographic maldistribution of the health workforce is among the most persistent obstacles to universal health coverage (UHC) in low-and middle-income countries. Nigeria exemplifies this challenge. Although the country carries one of the heaviest absolute workforce deficits in...