Biography
Dr. Innocent Tidisha Lawrence holds an MBBS degree and a Master’s in Public Health as well as in Disaster Risk Management. He is a fellow in Laboratory Medicine and has a strong interest in disease epidemiology. He currently serves as a Programme Officer in Katsina State, Nigeria, under the Global Fund’s Community Public Private Mix Project (GF-CPPM). His work focuses on strengthening health systems, improving disease surveillance, and supporting evidence-based public health interventions in high-burden settings.
Key Impacts
Influence of single nucleotide polymorphism of IL-10 (rs.1800896, -1082 A/G) On the risk of tuberculosis and drug resistance in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Prevalence of specific genotypes and alleles indicates potential genetic markers for TB risk assessment. Findings underscore the importance of genetic factors in TB outcomes and advocate for tailored interventions for different populations.
Source: Conference 2024
Portable digital X-ray (PDX) screening as a catalyst for early multi-drug resistant TB detection among contacts in high-burden settings: A cross-sectional study from Katsina, Nigeria
PDX screening demonstrated significantly higher yield in detecting both DSTB and MDR-TB among close contacts of MDR-TB patients, with a 61.5% and 150% increase in case detection, respectively, compared to symptomatic screening. These findings support the integration of PDX into contact investigation strategies to enhance early diagnosis and interrupt transmission in high-burden settings.
Source: Conference 2024
The impact of early warning outbreak recognition system (EWORS) on improving finding TB in Katsina, Nigeria
The integration of EWORS into TB surveillance significantly improved case detection and reduced diagnostic delays in a high-burden setting. By enabling real-time identification of transmission hotspots and guiding targeted outreach, EWORS offers a scalable, data-driven solution for strengthening TB control. Its adoption should be prioritized in national TB strategies for high-incidence regions.
Source: Conference 2024
Enhancing TB detection using innovative screening technologies: Programmatic impact of mobile application for TB screening integration in private healthcare sector in Katsina State, Nigeria
The integration of the MATs App into private-sector TB screening demonstrated substantial gains in TB case detection. This digital intervention enabled efficient identification of presumptive cases, improved diagnostic referrals, and strengthened surveillance within an underutilized care sector. These findings support the scale-up of digital tools like MATs App to optimize TB case finding in private health settings and underscore their value in accelerating progress toward national TB control targets.
Source: Conference 2024