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Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko

Dr Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko is an executive, business development expert, public health professional, quality improvement expert and chief executive of Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund.

Epidemic control workers who perform nucleic acid tests wear protective clothing to protect against the spread of COVID-19 as they ride shared bicycles in a nearly empty street in the Central Business District on November 23, 2022 in Beijing, China. In an effort to try to bring rising cases under control, the local government last week closed most stores and restaurants for inside dining, switched schools to online studies, and asked people to work from home. Though the government recently revised its COVID strategy, it has said it will continue to stick to its strict zero tolerance policy with mandatory testings, quarantines and lockdowns in many areas in an effort to control the spread of the virus. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

Africa’s immunisation programme: A roadmap to improved outcomes

Although progress was made and lessons were learnt during the Covid-19 pandemic, work is still required ensure the success of vaccination projects

  • Amenze Eguavoen
  • Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko
4 min read
BRAIN DRAIN

Telemedicine is a quick cure for Africa’s healthcare ailments

But it needs urgent support from governments and the private sector

  • Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko
  • Naomi Momodu
4 min read
Telemedicine in Africa is currently limited by the availability of basic infrastructure, but, considering the lack of doctors in rural areas, it is a vital component in addressing the continent’s healthcare needs. (Photo by Christophe Archambault/AFP)
AFRICA

Challenges and opportunities for telemedicine in Africa

Telemedicine in Africa is currently limited by the availability of basic infrastructure, but, considering the lack of doctors in rural areas, it is a vital component in…

  • Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko
  • Utibe Effiong
  • Nchiewe Ani
5 min read