Child Health and Nutrition Research in Africa
A Database of Research Organisations and Researchers in sub-Saharan Africa

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NG011 Ahmadu Bello University
Dept of Paediatrics

CountryNigeria
Head of Dept or Unit
Type of OrganisationUniversity or Academic
Source of Funding(Public/Private/Both)Public
Respondant

Activities and Research
Types of Activities Undertaken Types of Research Undertaken
Research Laboratory
Training Clinical
Health Promotion Public Health
Advocacy Policy
Operational

Addressestop
PhysicalAhmadu Bello University, Zaria,
PostalZariaAhmadu Bello University,
Telephone+234 69 332259
emailwnogala@yahoo.com

Researchers
Prof W N Ogala
Dr G O Ogunrinde
Akuse Rosamund Modupe
Dr R D Wammanda
Adeola Abosede Orogade

Primary Research Intereststop
Most aspects of paediatrics, child health, and nutrition
Keywordstop
Health and Disease - Child health, Nutrition - Not specified

Trainingtop
Type of Training Type of Trainees Course Co-ordinator
Lactation management Doctors and nurses Prof Ogala

Collaborating Organisations
UNICEF
WHO

Applied Research
1. National Breastfeeding Policy 2. Assessment tool for women- and children- friendly health services (WCFHS)