Global Health, AMR, One Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Bacterial Zoonosis
Mabel Aworh-Ajumobi, DVM, MPH, FCVSN, PhD is currently a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Previously, Mabel was a Deputy Director and Epidemiologist at the Department of Veterinary & Pest Control Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development with over a decade of experience in field epidemiology, public health, global health research, animal welfare and leadership, amongst others in government. Mabel is a recent graduate of the UK-aid Fleming Fund Fellowship on AMR Surveillance in Animal Health and the immediate past OIE National Focal Point on Animal Welfare in Nigeria. She received her DVM from the University of Ibadan, her Master of Public Health and PhD. Veterinary Public Health & Preventive Medicine from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria. She is also a Fellow, College of Veterinary Surgeons, Nigeria – Public Health Specialty. Mabel was a visiting scholar at North Carolina State University, USA. Dr Aworh is a graduate of the Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program and has conducted research focused on One Health issues. Mabel has led research teams and currently has 27 publications in peer-review journals. She is a member of the AMR Technical Working Group and leads Nigerian delegates to Codex Committee meetings including the Codex intergovernmental task force on AMR and Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods. Mabel has supported NFELTP in mentoring graduates and current residents of the program. She is a lead trainer at the FETP frontline program since its inception and has facilitated the advanced NFELTP course. Mabel is desirous of making a difference through research, especially in addressing gaps identified during the Nigerian AMR situation analysis with the ultimate goal towards improving Global health by enhancing food safety and reducing the burden of AMR.
2024 journal article
Characteristics of antimicrobial resistance in <i>Escherichia coli</i> isolated from retail meat products in North Carolina
PLOS ONE, 19(1).
2024 journal article
Rare serovars of non-typhoidal <i>Salmonella enterica</i> isolated from humans, beef cattle and abattoir environments in Nigeria
PLOS ONE, 19(1).
Ed(s): G. Trueba
2023 journal article
African women in science and development, bridging the gender gap
World Development Perspectives, 31, 100528.
2023 journal article
Assessing the mechanisms of multi-drug resistant non-typhoidal <i>Salmonella</i> (NTS) serovars isolated from layer chicken farms in Nigeria
PLOS ONE, 18(9).
Ed(s): N. Jomehzadeh
2023 journal article
Cholera outbreak in some communities in North-East Nigeria, 2019: an unmatched case–control study
BMC Public Health, 23(1).
2023 journal article
Global diversity and antimicrobial resistance of typhoid fever pathogens: Insights from a meta-analysis of 13,000 Salmonella Typhi genomes
ELife, 12.
2023 journal article
Quinolone-resistant Escherichia coli at the interface between humans, poultry and their shared environment- a potential public health risk
One Health Outlook, 5(1).
2022 journal article
A Retrospective Study of the Seroprevalence of Dengue Virus and Chikungunya Virus Exposures in Nigeria, 2010–2018
Pathogens, 11(7), 762.
2022 journal article
Assessment of healthcare waste management practices among healthcare workers at two hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria
Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 20(5).
2022 journal article
Extended-Spectrum ß-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Among Humans, Beef Cattle, and Abattoir Environments in Nigeria
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 12.
2022 article
Global diversity and antimicrobial resistance of typhoid fever pathogens: insights from 13,000SalmonellaTyphi genomes
Carey, M. E., Dyson, Z. A., Ingle, D. J., Amir, A., Aworh, M. K., Chattaway, M. A., … Holt, K. E. (2022, December 30).
2022 journal article
Molecular characterization of multi drug resistant Escherichia coli isolates at a tertiary hospital in Abuja, Nigeria
Scientific Reports, 12(1).
2021 journal article
Assessing knowledge, attitude, and practices of veterinarians towards antimicrobial use and stewardship as drivers of inappropriate use in Abuja, Nigeria
One Health Outlook, 3(1).
2021 journal article
Genetic relatedness of multidrug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from humans, chickens and poultry environments
Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control, 10(1).
2021 article
Genetic relatedness of multidrug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from humans, chickens and poultry environments
Aworh, M. K., Kwaga, J. K. P., Hendriksen, R. S., Okolocha, E. C., & Thakur, S. (2021, February 10).
2021 journal article
Prevalence and risk factors for faecal carriage of multidrug resistant Escherichia coli among slaughterhouse workers
Scientific Reports, 11(1).
2021 journal article
Prioritization of zoonotic diseases of public health significance in Nigeria using the one-health approach
One Health, 13, 100257.
2021 journal article
Viral suppression among HIV-positive patients on antiretroviral therapy in northwestern Nigeria: an eleven-year review of tertiary care centre records, January 2009–December 2019
BMC Infectious Diseases, 21(1).
2020 journal article
Evaluation of the national tuberculosis surveillance and response systems, 2018 to 2019: National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme, Abuja, Nigeria
Pan African Medical Journal, 35.
Contributors: A. Kwaghe *, C. Umeokonkwo * & *
2020 journal article
Extended-spectrum ß-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli among humans, chickens and poultry environments in Abuja, Nigeria
One Health Outlook, 2(1).
2020 article
Genetic relatedness of multidrug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from humans, chickens and poultry environments
Aworh, M. K., Kwaga, J. K. P., Hendriksen, R. S., Okolocha, E. C., & Thakur, S. (2020, June 23).
2020 article
Genetic relatedness of multidrug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from humans, chickens and poultry environments
AWORH, M. A. B. E. L. K. A. M. W. E. L. I., Kwaga, J. K. P., Hendriksen, R. S., Okolocha, E. C., & Thakur, S. (2020, November 5).
2020 journal article
Magnitude and trends of ruminants, Pigs and poultry diseases in Taraba State, Nigeria, 2013- 2017: implications for public health
PAMJ - One Health, 2.
2019 journal article
Measles outbreaks and Supplemental Immunization Activities (SIAs): the Gwagwalada experience, Abuja 2015
Pan African Medical Journal, 32, 10.
Contributors: O. Olugbade*, A. Adeyemi, A. Adeoti*, O. Ilesanmi *, S. Gidado *, N. Waziri*, *
2019 journal article
Prevalence and risk factors for multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli among poultry workers in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria
PLOS ONE, 14(11), e0225379.
Contributors: , J. Kwaga *, E. Okolocha *, N. Mba * & S. Thakur n *
Ed(s): G. Woźniakowski
2018 journal article
Antimicrobial Resistance in Food Animals and the Environment in Nigeria: A Review
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(6), 1284.
Contributors: N. Oloso *, S. Fagbo *, M. Garbati *, S. Olonitola*, E. Awosanya *, * , H. Adamu *, I. Odetokun *, F. Fasina *
2017 journal article
Sero-prevalence and intrinsic factors associated with Brucella infection in food animals slaughtered at abattoirs in Abuja, Nigeria
BMC Research Notes, 10(1).
Contributors: , E. Okolocha *, E. Awosanya * & F. Fasina * *
2014 journal article
High concentration of blood lead levels among young children in Bagega community, Zamfara - Nigeria and the potential risk factor
The Pan African Medical Journal, 18, 14.
Contributors: O. Ajumobi *, A. Tsofo*, M. Yango*, * , I. Anagbogu*, A. Mohammed *, N. Umar-Tsafe*, S. Mohammed*
2013 journal article
Human brucellosis: seroprevalence and associated exposure factors among abattoir workers in Abuja, Nigeria - 2011
Pan African Medical Journal, 16.
Contributors: , E. Okolocha *, J. Kwaga *, F. Fasina *, D. Lazarus *, I. Suleman*, G. Poggensee*, P. Nguku *, P. Nsubuga* *
2013 journal article
Seroprevalence of bovine brucellosis in northern Plateau State, North Central Nigeria
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, 3(5), 337–340.
Contributors: N. Maurice *, S. Wungak*, B. Gana *, M. Nanven*, E. Ngbede *, A. Ibrahim*, * , L. Konzing*, S. Hambolu*, V. Gugong*
2012 journal article
Protective Effects of Allopurinol on Diclofenac-Induced Toxicity in Domestic Chicken
International Journal of Toxicological and Pharmacological Research, 4(4), 88–95. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84870935765&partnerID=MN8TOARS
2012 journal article
Seroprevalence of Brucella Abortus Antibodies in Slaughtered Cattle and Meat by-products Handlers in Ilorin Abattoir, Kwara State, Nigeria
Prime Journal of Microbiology Research, 2(3), 109–113.
2011 journal article
A Retrospective study of Rabies cases reported at Vom Christian Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria, 2006-2010
Nigerian Veterinary Journal, 32(4), 366–370.
2011 journal article
Evaluation of Laboratory Component of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Surveillance in Nigeria, 2010
Epidemiologie Et Sante Animale, (59/60), 301–304.
Event: International Conference on Animal Health Surveillance (ICAHS) at Lyon, France on May 17-20, 2011
2011 journal article
Serological Survey of Antibodies against Brucella Abortus in Cattle in Jos South Local Government Area
Vom Journal of Veterinary Science, 8, 39–43.
2008 journal article
Growth changes associated with feeding <i>Clarias gariepinus</i> with mouldy feeds
Animal Production Research Advances, 3(3).
Updated: May 31st, 2023 17:05
2022 - present
Funding history based on the linked ORCID record. Updated: May 31st, 2023 18:10
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