Research Methods Highlight: Social Mapping
Date: April 24, 2025 Social mapping is a qualitative research methodology that falls under the participatory research method umbrella. We previously highlighted participatory mapping in our last blog post of the Research Methods Highlight series. Let’s talk briefly about the difference between participatory mapping and social mapping before delving into this week’s blog post. While […]
Muhammed Afolabi

Dr Muhammed Afolabi is an Associate Professor of Global Public Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom. He obtained a medical degree from the University of Ibadan in 1999; a master’s degree in Public Health from Obafemi Awolowo University in 2007, and a PhD from the London School of Hygiene […]
Onaopemipo Salami
Onaopemipo P. Salami is a seasoned Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with over a decade of experience in designing and implementing robust frameworks for program evaluation. His expertise spans statistical analysis, data visualization, and real-time monitoring across diverse projects, including those funded by global organizations like the World Bank and AfDB.
Olaitan Omitola
Olaitan Omitola has a background in parasitology with a focus on tropical diseases such as malaria and the neglected tropical diseases. Olaitan is particularly interested in research focused on vector biology and vector-targeted control startegies.
Olusola Olaleye

A graduate of Microbiology (first and Masters degree). Olusola has 8 years experience as a research officer with Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis and Onchocerciasis Research . She has laboratory and field experience in neglected tropical diseases.
Ige Maxwell Tillo

Ige Maxwell is a principal veterinary officer, frontline veterinarian, and a laboratory diagnostician.
Diltokka Gideon Kevin

With over 5 years’ experience in health system research, Mr. Kevin has mentored several young researchers, published over 5 articles in peer-reviewed journals, made several conference presentations and has written policy briefs and case studies. His research interest is in the area of Health Economics such as cost-effectiveness analysis of health care interventions and cost […]
Gloria E. Mbanu

Mbanu, Gloria E. is a dedicated lecturer and public health researcher with a Ph.D in Parasitology and Public Health, having expertise in Parasitology & Entomology, Infectious Diseases (NTD’s), Epidemiology and Health Education. Mbanu, Gloria focuses on advancing knowledge and solutions in disease prevention and control. The aim of her work is centered on the intersection […]
Otene Ogwuche

Otene Ogwuche holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria. He is skilled and experienced in different areas of community-based interventions, program development, project management, development communication, social campaigns, design and planning of large scale behavior change campaigns, monitoring and evaluation, financial management for projects, data collection for […]
Opeoluwa Oguntoye

With over 6 years of experience working with top NGOs, research institutes, and government agencies to design and implement ground-breaking projects, conduct qualitative/quantitative research, and strategic communications, Opeoluwa is driven by a passion to build inclusive societies and improving the quality of life of people around the world. In their current role as a programme […]