Background: Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the Monkeypox virus (MPXV). Although monkeypox existed and declined in the past, its re-emergence is simultaneous with the rise in cases recently.Methods: This study utilized a non-interventional, anonymous, self-administered web-based survey through a descriptive cross-sectional design to collect data from medical/health students (undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students). The E-questionnaire was administered from 22nd July to 5th August through social media, and the data collected and extracted through an excel spreadsheet was analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 26.0.Results: A total of 203 respondents were obtained from 22nd July to 5th August, out of which 109 (53.7%) were females, 92 (45.3%) were males with 18-25 years (63.5%), 25-30 years (26.6%), <30 years (7.4%) and <18 years (2.5%) age groups. Of the total respondents, 94.1% have heard about monkeypox before, 59.1% believed that monkeypox could be managed, 80.8% believed that monkeypox is zoonotic but can be transferred from human to human, and the majority (60.1%) are aware of the symptoms of monkeypox.Conclusions: Medical/health students across social media show a relatively high knowledge of the Monkeypox virus with significant knowledge gap regarding the evolving epidemiologic and clinical manifestations, and the variety of components implicated in monkeypox transmission. Nonetheless, the knowledge is to be sustained and reinforced through continued awareness on social media and in rural areas with a high percentage of basic internet coverage and literacy. In order to direct proper surveillance, data collecting, readiness, and response operations, public health/surveillance capacities in Nigeria must be urgently developed.

There is a global need for alternative sources of high-quality, protein-rich foods to combat rising food insecurity and malnutrition. This study compared the nutrient/anti-nutrient composition of Oyster mushrooms grown on different substrates (rice bran + saw dust (Ms/r) (1:2) or ground banana leaves (Mb)). Ms/r had significantly higher yield as well as carbohydrate Na, Cl and Phytate contents compared to Mb. On the other hand, protein, K, vitamins B1 and D and Oxalate contents of Mb were significantly higher than those of Ms/r. The result indicated that banana leaves may be a good substrate for nutritionally beneficial mushrooms.

The current research focused on the isolation of a yeast strain possessing an enzyme complex for use in baking high quality, high cassava-wheat composite bread. Yeast isolates were obtained from soil, fruit and wine samples and screened for the ability to synthesize lipase, cellulase, xylanase, pectinase, amylase and protease. Enzyme cocktails from four selected isolates were used for baking 50/50% cassava/wheat composite bread. Quality assessment was based on the baked product that gave the highest specific volume and acceptability rating when compared to 100% wheat bread. Enzyme cocktail from isolate C18, identified as Yarrowia phangngaensis XB3 gave the best results. This strain grew well at 24ºC and was able to ferment glucose, maltose, and galactose. Fatty acid methyl ester analysis showed that oleic acid was most abundant in its cell wall. Y. phangngaensis XB3 has the potential to serve as an enzyme source in cassava composite bread technology.

Nutrition is known to be the key driver in well-being and fitness generally, and as a driving force behind the growth of capital and child food, it is a source and a product of greater health problems, family income and living conditions. The first 1,000 days of maternal and child care concentrate on healthy physical exercise and cognitive improvement, with long-term health and economic consequences for people and economies. The research reviewed Nutrition for Preschool Children in Africa and Asia and illustrated the economic effect of malnutrition in infants. The review indicated that nutrition for pre-school children in Africa and Asia remains insufficient to ensure enhanced economic and human growth and that each nation needs to consider how money is to be invested through the assistance resources that help the least per cent of the population to fix this gap for children and make it the most efficient investment in society. Citizenship and collective efforts, particularly the voice of youth, are important forces of transformation, which must be encouraged to meet SDGs. Democracy campaigns can play a crucial role in the struggle for justice for children and the family.