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Health Promotion Strategies for Sustainable Improvement of Public Health Outcomes in Nigeria

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This review paper aims to comprehensively explore the priority areas for promoting health within the country. Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, faces numerous health challenges due to socio-economic, cultural, and infrastructural factors. This review identifies key priority areas that demand attention for effective health promotion strategies by analyzing existing literature. These include infectious diseases, maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, health care infrastructure, and health education. Thus, promoting health within the Nigerian community requires a holistic approach that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities present in the country. Therefore, the paper recommends a multi-faceted approach involving government policies, community engagement, and international collaboration to achieve sustainable improvements in public health outcomes within Nigeria.

Source: UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research (UJMR)

DOI: 10.47430/ujmr.2492.020

Authors: Aliyu, U., Mustapha, A., Garun Danga, N. R.

Institutions: Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Sa'adatu Rimi College of Education

Language: English

Topic: Public Health Policies and Education

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408654546

FWCI: 0.531

Cites: 6

Cited by: 1

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