Slum and Rural Health Initiative

center for excellence in modelling population health and environment risks

CEMPHER leverages computational intelligence and sustainable infrastructure to forecast health risks and inform resilient global policies.

Our Mission

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CEMPHER bridges the critical gap between environmental data and actionable public health policy through a framework of radical sustainability.

We don’t just study sustainability; we practice it. Our operations are powered by decentralized solar energy, and our community hubs utilize repurposed materials to minimize environmental footprint. By integrating advanced mathematical modeling with climate-conscious infrastructure, we provide a holistic view of population health while building the resilient communities we envision.

Sustainable Infrastructure

Creative & Sustainable Solutions

Clean Power Infrastructure
Sustainable Infrastructure

Clean Power Infrastructure

Sustainability is at the core of our technical stack. All of CEMPHER’s organizational activities are powered by independent solar energy systems, ensuring zero carbon footprint.

Community Wellbeing

The Friendship Tent

A model for community-driven public health. We repurpose discarded cargo containers into high-tech, solar-powered “Friendship Tents”, that serves as a safe and functional community space.

Strategic Initiatives

Programs and Initiatives

Emergency Response

ActFast (SnakeBite Project)

The Snakebite Project is a public health initiative aimed at empowering CHWs in Northern Nigeria with the knowledge and skills needed to identify snakes and respond effectively to snakebite emergencies.

Occupational Well-being

Safe Workplace

The Safe Workplace Project, implemented in 2023, focused on improving occupational health and safety standards across selected workplaces. The initiative aimed to create safer, healthier, and more supportive work environments by addressing both physical safety risks and workplace well-being.

Updates & Articles

Latest Insights

Academic output

Research Publications

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Modelling the dynamics of COVID-19 in Nigeria

M.O. Adewale et al. (2021)

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A mathematical modelling of lassa fever dynamics with non-drug compliance rate

T.S. Faniran (2017)

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Dynamics of tuberculosis in HIV_HCV co-infected cases

T.S. Faniran et al. (2023)

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Past engagements

Featured Events

CHAC 2024 Event
29 Oct 2024
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The Climate and Health Africa Conference

The inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) is a crucial and timely event that signifies Africa’s entry into the global dialogue on the intersection of climate change and health.

Global Network

Partners & Collaborations

University of Bologna

University of Bologna – Macro Fredi

Africa CDC

Africa CDC

Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria

Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria

Federal Ministry of Health, Senegal

Federal Ministry of Health, Senegal

Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Senegal

Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Senegal

Our team

The Minds Behind the Models

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