http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/363 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:59:46 GMT 2026-07-17T10:59:46Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/722 REPORT ON ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION IN SCHOOLS AND PRIMARY HEALTH SERVICES IN HOST COMMUNITIES OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN NIGERIA : Tyndall, Jennifer.; Inyang, Victory.; Adikpo, Janet. The oral health program on Oral Health Promotion in Schools and Primary Health Services in Host Communities of Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDP’s) in Nigeria was launched on January 25, 2022. This project took place in three different Local Government Areas (LGAs), Fufore, Girei, Yola South and covered six different communities, Malkohi (Yola South LGA), Sangere Sabon Gari, Damare (Girei LGA), Pariya, Daware, Farang, and Wuro Bokki (Fufore LGA). The implementation of the Oral Health Project was divided into five phases. These included identification and selection of Community Health Workers (CHWs), the training of selected CHWs on Oral Health, Hygiene and awareness by Dr. David Laban at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) with valuable inputs on Oral Health and Hygiene from affiliated health agencies including Dr. Ibrahim Sahabo from the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Emmanuel Pembi and Dr. Ahemen Terseer from the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Dogara Paul from AUN Health Services, Dr. Mohammed Chubado from the Adamawa State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (SACA), Dr. Nasiru Mohammed from Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 3.5 billion people worldwide are affected by oral diseases, with 3 out of 4 people living in low-resource countries (WHO, 2023). The 2022 Global Oral Health report published by the WHO shows that most cases of oral diseases are dental caries, periodontal diseases, tooth loss and oral cancers, with untreated dental caries in permanent teeth as the most common oral condition (WHO, 2022). Other oral diseases and conditions that are a public health concern are orofacial clefts, Noma, and oro-dental trauma (WHO, 2023). Oral disease, while preventable and treatable to a very large extent when detected early, pose a major health burden for many countries, and can interfere with the ability of people to lead normal lives. The burden of oral diseases has high social, economic, and health systems consequences. It is also an indication of significant inequalities in the society. For example, noma, an oral disease that disfigures the mouth and face, can be fatal if left untreated. The disease, which is primarily found in Sub-Saharan Africa, is a marker of extreme poverty (WHO, 2016). Fortunately, with the help of proven and cost-effective interventions, these people need not suffer needlessly, or in worst case scenarios, die. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/722 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/594 REPORT ON THE ORAL HYGIENE INTERVENTION AT MALKOHI IDP CAMP Tyndall, Jennifer; Inyang, Victory A consortium of 8 organizations implemented an oral hygiene intervention in one of the IDP camps in Adamawa State on the 31st October, 1st, 4th, and 5th of November, 2019. The intervention included services such as scaling and polishing, tooth extraction, fillings, as well as a workshop on oral hygiene. During the intervention, the IDPs were engaged in answering questionnaires to ascertain their knowledge and practices of oral hygiene. Analysis of the filled questionnaire showed a high knowledge of oral hygiene and admirable practices. However, the majority of the respondents also reported instances of toothaches and teeth removal, prompting the theory that although the IDPs understand the importance of oral hygiene and practice it. However, they may not be doing so properly by not using the right cleaning materials, or due to the lack the nutrition for healthy gums and teeth. Organizations and well-wishers have been called upon to intervene in the lives of the IDPs to keep their hope alive and try to mitigate their suffering as much as possible. It has also been recommended that before any intervention is carried out in IDP camps, adequate awareness campaigns should precede it, in order to educate, inform, and finally persuade the IDPs of their need to participate in the proceeding intervention. The overall assessment from this oral hygiene outreach demonstrates the need to integrate oral healthcare into routine primary healthcare delivery with an emphasis on awareness. This can be achieved and can also be sustainable with the full cooperation of primary, secondary, tertiary health professionals working alongside international health agencies. The dental services offered in the intervention were Scaling and Polishing, Filling, and Extraction Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/594 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/551 Science and Identity Construction among Black transnational Virtual Communities ALZOUMA, Gado In the book 'Media Across the African Diaspora: Content, Audiences, and Influence' edited by Banjo O.B. This article is found in the twelveth chapter on pages 204-222 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/551 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/549 Mutations et conflits au Sahel: de l’ethnicité à la religion comme source de mobilisation politique Alzouma, Gado La revue Cahier d’Histoire Immédiate est rattachée depuis le 1er janvier 2017 au laboratoire Identités Territoires, Expressions, Mobilités de l’Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour (ITEM, EA 3002). Elle est publiée avec l’appui de l’éditeur Cairn. Sous la direction de Laurent Jalabert Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/549 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z