Uncategorized Malaria Blog Administrator | 01 Dec 2006 11:53 am
About Bill Brieger
Bill Brieger is currently a Professor in the Health Systems Program of the Department of International Health at Johns Hopkins University as well as the Senior Malaria Adviser for JHPIEGO, JHU’s family and reproductive health affiliate. He was a Professor in Health Education at the African Regional Health Education Centre, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, from 1976 to 2002. His research interests have focused on the social and behavioral aspects of tropical disease control, and in the area of malaria research, funded by the Unicef/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Tropical Disease Research program (TDR) and USAID implementing partners, this has included acceptability of pre-packaged antimalarial drugs, urban malaria, role of patent medicine sellers in malaria treatment, and community and cultural perceptions of malaria as a basis for village health worker training and health education (see sample publications below).
Bill was a member of the team that developed and pilot tested the original Roll Back Malaria needs assessment tools in 1998. From 2003 to 2006 he provided technical assistance, program coordination and planning for USAID’s Malaria Action Coalition in Nigeria to bring about policy and program change in malaria case management and malaria in pregnancy, and was also involved in developing Nigeria’s malaria BCC strategy. Bill also served as an adviser to the VOICES Malaria Advocacy Program of JHU’s Center for Communication Program from 2005-09. At present he is serving as chair to TDR’s Thematic Reference Group on Health Systems and Intervention Research.
He received a BA in political science and a MPH in health education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and his DrPH from the Johns Hopkins University. He lectures primarily in online course offerings on the principles of health education, the social and behavioral foundations of primary health care, personnel development and training methods, communication theory, qualitative research, urban health and program consultation skills.
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Magazine interviewed a student who had taken Bill’s courses. He made the following observations about the distance education format:
“It’s a really good way to make it work for you,” says David Williams, MPH ’09, who lived and worked a demanding job in Rockville, Maryland, editing technical journals while earning his degree. After working from 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. he would have dinner at home and then “jump online and spend two to three hours listening to lectures or doing the other work.” It was, he says, the only way he could have earned his degree—plus it came with some unexpected insights that enriched the experience. “I took several classes with [International Health Professor] William Brieger including one called Training Methods and Continuous Education for Health Workers,” he says. “And while that course was going on, Professor Brieger was actually out in the field in Africa doing his work. It was pretty neat to hear from someone who was working on the issues he was talking about.”
Some Malaria Publications
- Ramakrishna J, Brieger WR, Adeniyi JD. Treatment of malaria and febrile convulsions: an educational diagnosis of Yoruba beliefs. International Quarterly of Community Health Education 1988 89; 9: 305 319.
- Brieger WR. Pile sorts as a means of improving the quality of survey data: malaria illness symptoms. Health Education Research 1994; 9(2): 257-260.
- Brieger WR, Sesay HR, Adesina H, Mosanya ME, Ogunlade PB, Ayodele JO, Orisasona SA. Urban malaria treatment behaviour in the context of low levels of malaria transmission in Lagos, Nigeria. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 2002; 30(suppl): 7-15.
- Brieger WR, Nwankwo E, Ezike VI, Sexton JD, Breman JG, Parker KA and Robinson T. Social and behavioural baseline for implementing a strategy of insecticide impregnated bednets and curtains for malaria control at Nsukka, Nigeria. International Quarterly of Community Health Education 1996-97; 16(1): 47-61.
- Brieger WR, Onyido AE, Sexton JD, Ezike, VI, Breman JG and Ekanem OJ (1996) Monitoring community response to malaria control using insecticide-impregnated bednets, curtains and residual spray in Nsukka, Nigeria. Health Education Research 1996; 11 (2): 133-145.
- Brieger WR, Salako LA, Umeh RE, Agomo PU, Afolabi BM, Adeneye AK. Promoting Prepackaged Drugs for Prompt and Appropriate Treatment of Febrile Illnesses in Rural Nigerian Communities. International Quarterly of Community Health Education 2001-02; 21(1): 19-40. see extracts in: Lessons learned in Home Management of Malaria: Implementation research in four African countries. Margaret Gyapong, Bertha Garshong. World Health Organization 2007.
- Salami KK and Brieger WR. Consumer response and satisfaction with prepackaged antimalarial drugs for children in Aba, Nigeria. International Quarterly of Community Health Education 2005-06; 24(3): 213-227.
- Goodman C, Brieger W, Unwin A, Mills A, Meek S, Greer G. Medicine sellers and malaria treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa: what do they do and how can their practice be improved? American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2007; 77 (6 Suppl): 203-18.
- Roman E, Rawlins B, Gomez P, Dineen R, Dickerson A, Brieger W. Malaria in Pregnancy: The Dynamic Relationship between Policy and Program Implementation. Harvard Health Policy Review 2008; 9(1): 198-209.
- Brieger WR. Prospects for malaria control in Nigeria. Dokita (Journal of the University of Ibadan Medical Students’ Association) 2009; 34(1): 63-69.
- Brieger W. Rapid diagnostic tests can improve the quality of malaria case management (review article). Africa Health 200; 31 (6): 13-16.
on 08 Dec 2006 at 3:11 am 1.Brightorji said …
Bill has been a motivator, influencer and source of encouragement to his students and up-coming researchers. His insight and deftness in research works speak volumes of the nature and kind of person he is. He is an enigma in health promotion and education especially social and behavioural science relating to tropical diseases. One man to meet and you will never forget him your life. It has been more reassuring working with Bill. Bright
on 01 Feb 2007 at 9:57 am 2.Bolatito Afolalu said …
Bill Brieger is a man with selfless love to humanity.I am priviledge to know him and to work with him.I can categorically say that his views and actions to helping the less priviledge in the society cannot be overemphasised.He takes delight in,or has a passion for sowing good seeds in the lives of community members particularly rural dwellers.Frankly speaking, He has a good heart, one which is even better than the heart’s of most Religious Clerics. William Robert Brieger practices what he preaches.He is a goal getter.
He is indeed a blessing to Public Health and Humanity in general.I hope in the nearest future those of us that are his proteges will come together to celebrate him and inaugurate a foundation in his name.
‘Peace n Blessings’
Bolatito Afolalu
COMPASS,Nigeria
on 02 Mar 2007 at 4:05 am 3.Tolu Arowolo said …
I have known Prof Brieger since my undergraduate days in College of Medicine,Ibadan. I was particularly amazed at his understanding of our culture and language especially at Igbo ora( during our community Health posting).
It was indeed a blessing to work with him again after leaving school and having not seen him for about 5 years.
Prof Bill listens patiently and he is always ready to offer advice from his wealth of knowledge.
“Chief”as we popular refers to him is indeed a man to be included in the history of public health in Nigeria.
Dr Tolu Arowolo
Malaria Control Officer
Lagos State Ministry of Health,
Nigeria.
on 17 Mar 2007 at 3:07 am 4.Joe Okeibunor said …
Bill is more than a term or phrase can describe. He is more than an institution because beside being an accomplished scientist he is very humane and humble. He has patience in excess and would listen to any problem. In short I call him Bill the problem fixer, because he wants all around him to be happy. God bless the first day I met Bill. You will never part from him after the first contact. Bill is a case study in humanity and science. What a blend?
on 22 Mar 2007 at 4:28 pm 5.Joe ani said …
Prof Bill,
Has been my role model since i met him.If i could describe him it will amount to writing a book, to me He is a God sent Angel to many of us that he had had touched our lives in many more ways. He had been an instrument in helping alot of people achieved their dreams and climbed the ladder of success.
I totally agree with the last comment writer who said and i quote “God bless the first day that i met Bill”. so understanding, humble,passionate about people’s conditions of life no wounder he choose to offer his selfless service in the health sector helping to eliminate, prevent and elighten public about tropical dieases.
Bill to me, is a balck man in white man skin. may God grant you more energy to continue your good work throught out the globe.
Bill is indeed an Intelltual.
on 24 Sep 2007 at 2:32 am 6.Gates Keeper said …
There is a blog on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that may interest you http://gateskeepers.civiblog.org
Gates Keepers
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on 02 Jan 2008 at 12:48 pm 7.Suphronia M-J Cheek said …
You are awesome! Take care.
Ms S-
on 19 Jan 2008 at 6:04 pm 8.Djigui Keita said …
Je suis responsable d’une ONG malienne. Cette ONG s’appelle Alliance de Meileures Pratiques pour le Développement - AMPD- EX SOS Paludisme.
De sa création en 2000 à ce jour, notre organisation a distribué, avec l’appui de ses partenaires DED Service allemand de développement et Mali Mineral Resources SA, plus de 2500 moustiquaires aux femmes enceintes et aux enfants de moins de 5 ans au Mali. A l’occasion de la célébration africaine de luette contre le paludisme, notre ONG a organisé, avec l’appui financier de SANOFI AVENTIS, une conférence de presse sur ‘’Retrait de la chloroquine et Utilisation des CTA au Mali'’.
Depuis mars 2007, l’ONG exécute un projet intitulé ‘’Appui à la santé de la mère et de l’enfant dna l’aire de Dogodouman, district sanitaire de Kati'’dont la lutte contre le paludisme est une composante majeure.
Actuellement, l’ONG AMPD Ex SOS Paludisme se prépare à engager une action citoyenne de lutte contre le paludisme dans le milieu du travail au Mali. Cette action vise à amener les chefs d’entreprises à mettre en place un programme intégré de lutte contre le paludisme. C’est à dire distribuer gratuitement des moustiquaires imprégnées au personnel des entreprises, proteger les femmes enceintes avec la SP et doter les dispensires de CTA. Plus les travailleurs sont protegés contre le paludisme, plus est grand la chance de production et de productivité.
La lutte contre la pauvreté gagnerait mieux dans la lutte contre le paludisme.
on 22 Feb 2008 at 9:23 am 9.Stephen Olugbenga Ogundele said …
Chief is a blessing to many of us that met him few years ago. I got to know him in May,2001 at Igbo Ora, Oyo State, Nigeria on his invitation to see him along with my brother.John had always talked much about this rare gem even before I met him, the duo had maintained a good rapport for almost two decades. Bill at a time was instrumental to my first degree research work though,I worked far off his field yet, this man provided quality papers to boost the strength of the research. A caring,humane,loving man and a respecter of culture once said he had to check back to Baltimore to adequately take care of his old mother(Mama).There’s a lot more to say about him, a hard working Prof. worth emulating.
Live long!
Stephen ‘Gbenga Ogundele
Lagos,Nigeria
on 05 Mar 2008 at 6:57 pm 10.naman said …
Bill,
here is another malaria related blog which may interest you.
topnaman.com
there aren’t many of us out there, if you know any others, kindly email me, thanks,
naman
on 27 Mar 2008 at 10:04 am 11.Busola (talabi) Oyeyemi said …
Bill is a rare gem. I got to know him through Prof. Oladimeji Oladepo in the Department of Health Pomotion and Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Bill, you are an “all rounder”, you have impacted many lives positively. As rightly said by Bolatito, a foundation in your name will definitely keep the flag of Public Health up! You are an “idol”.
on 23 May 2008 at 4:34 am 12.OGUNJIMI ADEPEGBA KAYODE said …
Papa is a blessing to this generation. He have impacted many lives positively. My people in Igbooora will never forget Bill. Keep the flag flying…..
on 21 Jun 2008 at 9:16 am 13.Adeyemi Olaitan said …
Dr Bill,
This man, Bill Brieger is awesome. Sincerely wishing you more strenght and wisdom in the serving humanity…………you are too much
on 27 Jun 2008 at 2:32 am 14.Babak Fakhamzadeh said …
Hi Bill,
Thanks for keeping your blog on Malaria!
Although with a stronger focus on AIDS and TB, you might be interested in http://HealthDev.net, a social news network where everyone can contribute, writing articles, linking content, comment and vote.
There’s quite a bit of content coming in on Malaria (12 articles in the past month):
http://healthdev.net/site/index.php?g=1&k=145&d=30
You’re very welcome to register and either post unique content or link to relevant content on your blog. Obviously, this would result not only in more visits to your website, but will also give access to your blog postings to a wider, probably untapped audience.
Hoping to read/hear from you soon.
Greetings,
Babak Fakhamzadeh
HealthDev.net
on 12 Sep 2008 at 7:12 pm 15.Dele Balogun said …
Dr Brieger,
I am Dr Dele Balogun.
You taught me in UI and I also worked with you in Igbo ora.
You are an insiration.
Congrats
on 19 Mar 2009 at 4:09 pm 16.Oluwasogo A Olalubi said …
Dear Prof Brieger,
I was running my PhD programme at the Institute for Advanced Medical Research and Training, University of Ibadan, Nigeria and you used to attend some of the Institute programmes then.
Although you did not teach me at UCH, what thrilled me most about you then was the way you adjusted to the stresses, eating local meals, and the mosquito bites at Igbo-ora .
expecting your e-mail prof.
Regards,
Olalubi A Oluwasogo PhD
Postdoc Fellow,
UCSF
on 02 May 2009 at 8:46 am 17.John Otshudiema, MD, MPH said …
Prof. Bill deserves sincere congratulations, why not a medal of merit for significant contributions in improving the program of malaria control in Africa particularly.
As you know, The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of a group of five particularly hard-hit countries, which together account for roughly half the total deaths from malaria. So we need like Nigeria to benefit expertise from scientists like you.
God bless you!
Your mail is needed!
Warm regards,
John Otshudiema, MD, MPH
Kinshasa School of Public Health
on 27 Jul 2010 at 5:03 am 18.Olayiwola Oluleye Abayomi James said …
Prof. Bill has done a great deal in the life of many people in Igboora,Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole.He has save many life of children who has no option than for their spirit to continually praying for you.This generation will not forget your labour of love in Africa.