From Parallel to Integrated: Harmonizing Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) and Routine Supply Chains in Northern Nigeria – An Integrated Logistics Framework

Michael Audu is a Malaria Expert, Public Health Security Advocate, and Supply Chain Integration Strategist specializing in the West African health landscape. Currently a DrPH candidate at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Michael holds an MPH and a Master’s in International Affairs and Diplomacy (MIAD). His work operates at the critical intersection of infectious disease control, Global Health Security, and Artificial Intelligence.

As the Principal Investigator of "Project Foresight" at the University of Port Harcourt, Michael leads the development of AI-powered malaria prediction models and climate-adaptive logistics strategies designed to safeguard "last-mile" access in flood-prone and insecure regions.

A vocal proponent of African health sovereignty, Michael focuses on breaking "verticality traps" by integrating parallel supply chains into resilient, harmonized systems. His research and strategic insights have been featured at major continental forums, including CPHIA 2025, where his work was recognized for its strategic alignment with the Africa CDC’s New Public Health Order.

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