Interdisciplinary insights into public health challenges: A synthesis of research presented at the 2025 African Voices for Research Virtual Conference
Qudus O. Lawal, Oluyemisi Olagunju, Dooshima D. Gbahabo, Obehi Osadolor, Henry O. Chukwudi, Elizabeth O. Omotola, Christiana T. Ekanade, Olabinri P. Folashade, Talatu R. Ndagi, Mary O. Adetula, Miracle C. Okeke, Ayobami O. Adeagbo, Rachael O. Oduyemi, Larry Ng’andu

TL;DR
The paper summarizes research from a conference on how factors like access to care, gender equity, and technology influence health outcomes in Africa.
Contribution
It provides a synthesis of interdisciplinary approaches to public health challenges in Africa, emphasizing innovation and equity.
Findings
Healthcare access, education, and environmental justice intersect in advancing health goals.
Gender disparities are significant, especially for rural women facing exclusion and violence.
AI and diagnostic tools like GeneXpert show promise in improving health-system resilience.
Abstract
Public health challenges in Africa stem from a complex interplay of individual, environmental, socio-cultural, and health-system factors, requiring integrated, interdisciplinary approaches to enhance healthcare systems. This study synthesised evidence from interdisciplinary presentations at the 2025 African Voices for Research Virtual Conference to address public health challenges. The study was based on abstracts presented in sessions of the 2025 African Voices for Research Virtual Conference. An editorial narrative synthesis of all submitted abstracts was conducted. ChatGPT(OpenAI), supported the identification of patterns and themes, which were validated by the research team. Themes were grouped into broader categories reflecting major public health issues and potential solutions. The study showed how healthcare access, education, environmental justice, gender equity and…
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TopicsGlobal Health and Surgery · Climate Change and Health Impacts · Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
