Orji Somotochukwu Mercy

Waste Disposal and the Occurrence of Malaria and Diarrhoea in Port Harcourt Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

Nmeribe Chioma Christy, Orji Somotochukwu Mercy, Stephanie Akunna Adiruo, Juliana Chinyere Omire, Sampson Margret, Nkachukwu Faith Ngozi, Ikwuagwu Vivian O., Ugonma Winnie Dozie & Uzochukwu (G.) Ekeleme · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2026

This study examined the relationship between waste disposal and the incidences of malaria and diarrhoea in the Port Harcourt Local Government Area in Rivers State. A cross-sectional descriptive design was embraced, and 420 respondents were chosen in four communities (Port Harcour...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1261

Identification and Characterisation of Schistosoma Species in Freshwaters in Bodo Community, Rivers State

Sampson Margret, Stephanie Akunna Adiruo, Perri Tamunowunari, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Nworuh Godwinner Emeka, Orji Somotochukwu Mercy, Enyinnaya Ezinnawnne Emmanuel & Ogini Ikenna Oluebube · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2026

Identification and characterization of Schistosoma species in freshwater are crucial for understanding the transmission dynamics of schistosomiasis and implementing effective control measures. This study aimed to molecularly identify and characterize Schistosoma species in freshw...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i1432