Biography
Dr. Ajumuka Emmanuel is a seasoned public health expert and 2008 medical graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. A Fellow of the West African College of Physicians, he holds multiple master’s degrees and diplomas in public health-related fields and is currently pursuing a Master’s in International Public Health at Liverpool John Moores University. With over a decade of experience, he consults for NGOs and serves as Senior Program Officer with KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, leading the USAID TB project in Delta State. He excels in epidemiology, program management, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Impacts
Assessment of paediatric TB prevalence among Bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccinated paediatric age group in Delta State Nigeria
Though TB prevalence among BCG-vaccinated children was low, cases persist and as such, strengthening early detection, contact tracing, and vaccine impact monitoring is essential to close prevention gaps and improve outcomes for vulnerable children.
Source: Conference 2024
Bridging diagnostic gaps in rural Nigeria: The role of AI-supported PDX-CAD in TB detection
AI-supported PDX-CAD has significantly enhanced TB detection in rural Nigeria. Scaling up this innovation, alongside infrastructure improvements and community engagement can transform early diagnosis and save more lives.
Source: Conference 2024