Africa can be “left behind” after other advanced continents recover from the coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic as reflected by the global pandemic of HIV/AIDS. In this …

This study compares the psychological profile of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and
individuals living in host communities in the war-affected setting. We conducted a cross …

Background Conflict leads to the displacement of people, making it more difficult for them to
cope with increasing stress. In war-affected regions, people use different strategies to cope …

This paper explores the literature on historical perspective and classification of disability.
Studies showed that disability has long existed before the evolution of Homo sapiens. It was …

This paper discusses the specific factors and key actions in managing the mental health of
persons with disabilities (PWDs) amid Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in …

Introduction: Increase in refugees' population poses great political, socio-economic and
health challenges to Africa. This study aims to discuss the trends and drivers of refugees in …

Cancer, the second primary cause of death for patients with serious mental illness (SMI)
continues to be responsible for over 14 million new cases and approximately 8 million cases …

Abstract The protracted Boko Haram insurgency in northeast Nigeria, which took a violent
turn in 2009, has forced over two million people to flee for safety and be displaced either …

In the past decade, Nigeria has been experiencing worsening flooding. Beyond the physical
injuries caused, it can impact the mental health of affected individuals. While new mental …

The sequence of violent attacks by Boko-Haram and Armed Bandits in recent times which
has been characterized by the abduction and killing of people; destruction of houses, health …