Dr. Ernest Tambo
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Dr. Ernest Tambo

Associate Professor
National Consultant M&E, Development of M&E tools (REMAP, DHIS2 and SIMEX), Cameroon

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Molecular Pharmacology from University of Ibadan, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology
100%
Pharmacovigilance
62%
Epidemiology
90%
Drug Delivery
75%
Genotypes
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
1
Chapters
3
Articles
110
Abstracts
41

Selected Publications

  1. Bengyella, L., E.L. Yekwa, K. Nawaz, S. Iftikhar and E. Tambo et al., 2018. Global invasive Cochliobolus species: Cohort of destroyers with implications in food losses and insecurity in the twenty-first century. Arch. Microbial., 200: 119-135.
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  2. Adebamowo, S.N., V. Francis, E. Tambo, S.H. Diallo and G. Landoure et al., 2018. Implementation of genomics research in Africa: Challenges and recommendations. Global Health Action, Vol. 11. /10.1080/16549716.2017.1419033.
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  3. Zhou, X., E. Tambo, J. Su, Q. Fang and W. Ruan et al., 2017. Genetic diversity and natural selection in 42 kda region of Plasmodium vivax merozoite surface protein-1 from china-myanmar endemic border. Korean j. Parasitol., 55: 473-480.
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  4. Yah, C.S., O. Adeagbo and T. Ernest, 2017. HIV and sexually transmitted co-infections among sex workers in the Southern African economic region. Ann. Trop. Med. Public Health, 10: 1128-1136.
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  5. Yah, C.S., E. Tambo, C. Khayeka-Wandabwa and J.Y. Ngogang, 2017. Impact of telemonitoring approaches on integrated HIV and TB diagnosis and treatment interventions in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review. Health promotion perspect., 7: 60-65.
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  6. Tambo. E., 2017. Improving disaster risk reduction preparedness and emergency response readiness and resilience in Africa. Intl J. Public Health Sci., 6: 183-191.
  7. Tambo, E., S. Tang, L. Ai and X.N. Zhou, 2017. The value of China-Africa health development initiatives in strengthening “One Health” strategy. Global Health J., 1: 33-46.
  8. Tambo, E., O.A. Olalubi, C.F. Chengho, I. Wurie, J.K. Jonhson, M. Fogang and J.Y. Ngogang, 2017. Ebola outbreaks public health emergencies in fragile conflicts zones and displaced populations in Africa. Int. J. Trop. Dis. Health., 26: 1-15.
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  9. Tambo, E., J. Tei-Wu, X. Ning, W. Hu and Z. Xiao-Nong, 2017. Impact evaluation of schistosomiasis control into elimination interventions models in P. R. China and Africa. J. Microbiol. Infect. Dis., 07: 104-117.
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  10. Tambo, E., G. Madjou, C. Khayeka-Wandabwa, O.A. Olalubi, C.F. Chengho and E.I.M. Khater, 2017. Ethical, legal and societal considerations on Zika virus epidemics complications in scaling-up prevention and control strategies. Philosophy, Ethics Humanities Med., Vol. 12. 10.1186/s13010-017-0046-8.
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  11. Tambo, E., C.F. Chengho, C.E. Ugwu, I. Wurie, J.K. Jonhson and J.Y. Ngogang, 2017. Rebuilding transformation strategies in post-ebola epidemics in Africa. Inf. Dis. poverty, Vol. 6. 10.1186/s40249-017-0278-2.
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  12. Tambo, E., C. Khayeka-Wandabwa, O.A. Oluwasogo, A.A. Adedeji, J.Y. Ngogang and E.I.M. Khater, 2017. Addressing knowledge gaps in molecular, sero-surveillance and monitoring approaches on Zika epidemics and other arbovirus co-infections: A structured review. J. Parasite Epidemiol. Control, 2: 50-60.
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  13. Tambo, E., A.M. Fouad and E.I. Khater, 2017. Strengthening community emergency preparedness and response in threats and epidemics disasters prevention and management in Saudi Arabia. Int. J. Emergency Manage., 13: 288-303.
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  14. Tambo, E., 2017. Toward pragmatic and integrated health policies reforms and transformation in Africa. J. Infect.. Dis. Travel Med., Vol. 1. .
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  15. Tambo, E. and A. Kazienga, 2017. Promoting cybersecurity awareness and resilience approaches, capabilities and actions plans against cybercrimes and frauds in Africa. Int. J. Cyber Secur. Digital Forensics, 6: 126-138.
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  16. Olalubi, O.A., A.A. Adio, S.K. Babatunde, H.O. Sawyerr, T. Ajara and E. Tambo, 2017. Response of undergraduates to institutional emergency strategies on Ebola virus disease in Kwara State University, Nigeria. J. Public Behav., 7: 21-28.
  17. Noche, C.D., P.R.F. Kwetche, T. Tumameu, E. Tambo, R. Moyou and A.L. Bella, 2017. Relationship between tropical endemic limbo-conjunctivitis and intestinal helminths in a population of Cameroonian children. Cogent Med., Vol. 4. 10.1080/2331205X.2017.1345587.
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  18. Mewabo, A.P., R.S. Moyou, L.E. Kouemeni, J.Y. Ngogang, L. Kaptue and E. Tambo, 2017. Assessing the prevalence of urogenital schistosomaisis and transmission risk factors amongst school-aged children around mape dam ecological suburbs in Malantouen district, Cameroon. Infect. Dis. Poverty, Vol. 6. 10.1186/s40249-017-0257-7.
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  19. Marinda, P., N. Chibwe, E. Tambo, S. Lulanga and C. Khayeka-Wandabwa, 2017. Challenges and opportunities of optimal breastfeeding in the context of HIV option B+ guidelines. BMC Public Health, Vol. 17. 10.1186/s12889-017-4457-7.
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  20. Djobet, M.N., D. Singhe, J. Lohoue, C. Kuaban, J. Ngogang and E. Tambo, 2017. Antiretroviral therapy supply chain quality control and assurance in improving people living with HIV therapeutic outcomes in Cameroon. AIDS Res. Ther., Vol. 14. 10.1186/s12981-017-0147-x.
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  21. Bengyella, L., L.E. Yekwa, S.D. Waikhom, K. Nawaz and S. Iftikhar et al., 2017. Upsurge in curvularia infections and global emerging antifungal drug resistance. Asian J. Scient. Res., 10: 299-307.
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  22. Bengyella, L., E.L. Yekwa, M.N. Subhani, E. Tambo and K. Nawaz et al., 2017. Invasive Aspergillus terreus morphological transitions and immunoadaptations mediating antifungal resistance. Infect. Drug Resist., 10: 425-436.
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  23. Tambo, E., W. Duo-Quan and X.N. Zhou, 2016. Tackling air pollution and extreme climate changes in China: Implementing the Paris climate change agreement. Environ. Int., 95: 152-156.
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  24. Tambo, E., T.A. Anyorigiya, A. Matimba, A.A. Adedeji and J.Y. Ngogang, 2016. Digital pharmacy and pharmacovigilance ecosystem in Africa: Perceptions and opportunities. Eur. J. Pharm. Med. Res., 3: 84-90.
  25. Tambo, E., P.D. Chuisseu, J.Y. Ngogang and E.I. Khater, 2016. Deciphering emerging Zika and dengue viral epidemics: Implications for global maternal-child health burden. J. Infect. Public Health, 9: 240-250.
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  26. Tambo, E., O.A. Olalubi and M. Sacko, 2016. Rift valley hemorrhagic fever epidemics in niger cross border with mali, west africa. Lancet. Inf. Dis., 16: 1319-1320.
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  27. Tambo, E., J.H. Chen, X.N. Zhou and E.I.M. Khater, 2016. Outwitting dengue threat and epidemics resurgence in Asia-Pacific countries: Strengthening integrated dengue surveillance, monitoring and response systems. Infect. Dis. Poverty, Vol. 5. 10.1186/s40249-016-0148-3.
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  28. Tambo, E., G. Madjou, Y. Mbous, O.A. Olalubi, C. Yah, A.A. Adedeji and J.Y. Ngogang, 2016. Digital health implications in health systems in Africa. Eur. J. Pharm. Med. Res., 3: 91-93.
  29. Tambo, E., G. Madjou, C. Khayeka-Wandabwa, E.N. Tekwu and O.A. Olalubi et al., 2016. Can free open access resources strengthen knowledge-based emerging public health priorities, policies and programs in Africa. F1000Research, Vol. 5. 10.12688/f1000research.8662.1.
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  30. Tambo, E., G. Madjou and J.Y. Ngogang, 2016. Wearable sensors and healthcare informatics solutions in non-communicable diseases (Ncds) prevention and management in Africa. J. Health Med. Inform., Vol. 7. 10.4172/2157-7420.1000218.
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  31. Tambo, E., C.S. Yah, C.E. Ugwu, O.A. Olalubi, I. Wurie, J.K. Jonhson and J.Y. Ngogang, 2016. Fostering prevention and care delivery services capability on HIV pandemic and Ebola outbreak symbiosis in Africa. J. Infect. Dev. Countries, 10: 1-12.
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  32. Tambo, E., C.E. Ugwu, Y. Guan and D. Wei, 2016. China-Africa health development Initiatives: Benefits and implications for shaping innovative and evidence-informed national health policies and programs in sub-Saharan African countries. Int. J. MCH AIDS, 5: 119-123.
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  33. Tambo, E., C. Khayeka-Wandabwa, H.A. Kamal and E.I.M. Khater, 2016. Boosting preparedness and emergency response systems capacity against Zika and other emerging outbreaks in low resource and vulnerable settings. Austin J. Infect. Dis., Vol. 3. .
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  34. Tambo, E., 2016. Strengthening national immunization coverage capacity and effectiveness strategies in vaccine preventable diseases in rural and urban settings in sub-saharan Africa. J Vaccines Vaccin, Vol. 7. 10.4172/2157-7560.1000306.
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  35. Wiwanitkit, V., E. Tambo, E.C. Ugwu, J.Y. Ngogang and X.N. Zhou, 2015. Are surveillance response systems enough to effectively combat and contain the Ebola outbreak. Infect. Dis. Poverty, Vol. 4. 10.1186/2049-9957-4-7.
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  36. Tambo, E., T. Oljira, O.A. Oluwasogo, E.I.M. Khater and Z. Xiao-Nong, 2015. Averting MERS-Cov emerging threat and epidemics: The importance of community alertness and preparedness policies and programs. J. Prev. Infect. Control, 1: 2-6.
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  37. Tambo, E., E.U. Chidiebere, A.O. Olowasogo, W. Isatta and K.J. Jeannetta, 2015. Values and hopes of Ebola vaccines mass immunization programs and treatments adoption and implementation benefits in Africa. Int. J. Vaccines Vaccine, Vol. 1. .
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  38. Tambo, E., E.I.M. Khater, J.H. Chen, R. Bergquist and X.N. Zhou, 2015. Nobel prize for the artemisinin and ivermectin discoveries: A great boost towards elimination of the global infectious diseases of poverty. Infect. Dis. Poverty, Vol. 4. 10.1186/s40249-015-0091-8.
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  39. Matimba, A., R. Woodward, E. Tambo, M. Ramsay, L. Gwanzura and S. Guramatunhu, 2015. Tele-ophthalmology: Opportunities for improving diabetes eye care in resource-and specialist-limited Sub-Saharan African countries. J. Telemed. Telecare., 22: 311-316.
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  40. Ernest Tambo., 2015. Understanding the impact of African traditional beliefs, customs and medicinal practices on the Ebola outbreak Crisis in West Africa; J. Med. Med. Sci., 6: 28-32.
  41. Zhou, X., S. Xia, J.L. Huang, E. Tambo, H.X. Zhuge and X.N. Zhou, 2014. Human babesiosis, an emerging tick-borne disease in the people’s republic of China. Parasites vectors, Vol. 7. .
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  42. Xia, Z.G., R.B. Wang, D.Q. Wang, J. Feng and Q. Zheng et al., 2014. China-Africa cooperation initiatives in malaria control and elimination. Adv. Parasitol., 86: 319-337.
  43. Tambo, E., L. Ai, X. Zhou, J.H. Chen and W. Hu et al., 2014. Surveillance-response systems: The key to elimination of tropical diseases. Infect. Dis. Poverty, Vol. 3. 10.1186/2049-9957-3-17.
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  44. Tambo, E., E.C. Ugwu and J.Y. Ngogang, 2014. Need of surveillance response systems to combat Ebola outbreaks and other emerging infectious diseases in African countries. Inf. Dis. poverty, Vol. 3. 10.1186/2049-9957-3-29.
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  45. Tambo, E., 2014. Non-conventional humanitarian interventions on Ebola outbreak crisis in West Africa: Health, ethics and legal implications. Infect. Dis. Poverty, Vol. 3. 10.1186/2049-9957-3-42.
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  46. Tambo, E. and Z. Xiao-Nong, 2014. Acquired immunity and asymptomatic reservoir impact on frontline and airport ebola outbreak syndromic surveillance and response. J. Infect. Dis. Poverty, Vol.3. 10.1186/2049-9957-3-41.
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  47. Chen, S.B., C. Ju, J.H. Chen, B. Zheng and F. Huang et al., 2014. Operational research needs toward malaria elimination in China. Adv. Parasitol., 86: 109-133.
  48. Tambo, E., K. Adama, M. Talla, C.F. Chengho and C. Fotsing, 2014. Digital technology and mobile applications impact on zika and ebola epidemics data sharing and emergency response. Health Med. Informat., Vol. 8. 10.4172/2157-7420.1000254.
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  49. Tambo, E., A.A. Adedeji, H. Fang, J.C. Hu, Z.S. Sin and L.H. Thang, 2012. Scaling up impact of malaria control programmes: A tale of events in Sub-Saharan Africa and people’s republic of China Inf. Dis. Poverty J., 1 7.
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  50. Adedeji, A.A., E. Tambo, F.A. Fehintola, M. Akinwunmi, O.A. Tikare, O.I. Mebude and O.E. Jagun, 2010. Protective response to Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine during intermittent presumptive treatment of malaria in pregnant women in Sagamu, Nigeria. Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 4: 754-759.
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  51. Sowunmi, G.O., A. Gbotosho, G.O. Adedeji, A.A. Tambo et al., E. Bolaji, 2008. Herpes simplex labialis in children with acute falciparum malaria. Acta trop., 106: 68-71.
  52. Tatfeng, Y.M., J.C. Ihongbe, M. Okodua, E. Oviasogie and J. Isibor et al., 2007. CD4 Count, Viral Load and Parasite Density of HIV Positive Individuals Undergoing Malaria Treatment With Dihydroartemisinin in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. J. Vector Borne Dis., 44: 111-115.
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  53. Sowunmi, A.G.O., C.T. Gbotosho, A.A. Happi. F.A. Adedeji and O.A. Fehintola et al., 2007. The effects of artemether-lumefantrine versus amodiaquine-sulfalene-pyrimethamine on the gametocytes carriage in children. Am. J. Trop. Med., 77: 235-241.
  54. Sowunmi, G.O., A.A.A. Gbotosho, E. Tambo, B.A. Fateye, C.T. Happi and A.O.J. Amoo, 2006. The effects of artemether-lumefantrine versus amodiaquine-sulfalene-pyrimethamine on the hepatomegaly associated with Plasmodium falciparum malaria in children. J. Parasitol. Res., 206: 89-94.
  55. Tambo, E., T.C. Happi, G.O. Gbotosho, O.A. Folarin and O.B. Yussuf et al., 2005. Open randomized study of artesunate‐amodiaquine vs. chloroquine‐pyrimethamine‐sulfadoxine for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Nigerian children. Trop. Med. Int. Health, 10: 1161-1170.
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  56. Sowunmi, B.A., A.A. Fateye, F.A. Adedeji and G.O. Fehintola et al., 2005. Predictors of chloroquine or pyrimethamine-sulfadoxine treatment failure in children with acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria. Ann. Trop. Med. Parasitol., 99: 535-544.
  57. Sowunmi, A., F.A. Fehintola, A.A. Adedeji, G.O. Gbotosho and C.O. Falade et al., 2004. Open randomized study of pyrimethamine-sulphadoxine vs. pyrimethamine-sulphadoxine plus probenecid for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in children. Trop. Med. Int. Health, 9: 606-614.
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  58. Fehintola, F.A., A.A. Adedeji, E. Tambo, B.A. Fateye, T.C. Happi and A. Sowunmi, 2004. Cotrimoxazole in the treatment of falciparum malaria in Nigerian children a controlled clinical trial. Clin. Drug Invest., 24: 149-155.
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