Sobre o instrutor:
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.
Resumo do seminário
Michael Audu, Principal Investigator of "Project Foresight" at the University of Port Harcourt, presented. This study analyzes the "verticality trap" in Northern Nigeria, where fragmented logistics systems contribute to persistent malaria treatment gaps. Using a retrospective analysis of DHIS2 data (2022–2024) across Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara, the research evaluates the structural misalignment between routine case management (ACTs) and Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaigns. The Key Findings are 1) Treatment Deficits 2) System Saturation 3) Data Incongruity. The Presentation proposes an Integrated Logistics Framework designed to harmonize quantification and distribution schedules. By transitioning from parallel to integrated systems, Nigeria can reduce stock outs, improve data quality, and safeguard equitable access to life-saving commodities.
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