Community response to public health crises in Lagos, Nigeria

Streaming video - 2023

Part of the Humanities Iowa - Global Connections Across Iowa '23-'24 Program Series. Malaria is a significant health concern in Nigeria, with the country having the highest infection and death rates globally, particularly affecting marginalized communities in "malaria high transmission areas." Ebenezer Adeyemi discusses historical and current factors contributing to these disparities while explaining community created solutions. Ebenezer Olamiposi Adeyemi is a PhD Candidate in the department of anthropology at the University of Iowa (UI), under the advisement of Professor Ted Powers. Ebenezer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies--both from the University of... Ibadan in Nigeria. He also received a Master’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Iowa in May 2021. Sponsored by Humanities Iowa, the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council, City of Iowa City Channel 4, and the Iowa City Public Library. more