Biography

Alu Paul is a Program officer Strategic Information on the USAID funded Tuberculosis Local Organizations Networks 3 (TB LON3) project being implemented by the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) in Nigeria.
His expertise includes designing M &E systems, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programs, implementing activity monitoring and evaluation plans, health systems strengthening, quality management and research he has experience working on USAID and Global Fund funded projects in Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, Health system Strengthening and Maternal and Child Health.
Paul holds master’s degrees in Public Health and a bachelor’s degree in medical Physiology.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Evaluating the impact of clinical contact tracing on tuberculosis case finding and preventive treatment in Lagos State, Nigeria: A pilot study

The findings from this study highlight the potential of clinical contact tracing bridging gaps in TB case finding and preventive treatment, particularly in high-burden areas like Lagos State. Scaling this approach can accelerate progress toward achieving the 2030 TB elimination targets, reducing TB morbidity and mortality in Nigeria.

Source: Conference 2024
Unintended gains: How childhood TB awareness campaigns boosted adult TB case finding

Although designed for children, the awareness campaign had a positive spillover effect on adult TB detection. This underscores the potential of child-focused interventions to benefit broader populations. Future TB programs should integrate family-centered and community-wide messaging to maximize impact. Leveraging such unintended outcomes can strengthen TB case finding and support Nigeria’s goal of reducing TB burden across all age groups.

Source: Conference 2024