Datametrics Associates Limited has underscored the significant impact its research and evaluation efforts have had on shaping national health strategies, enhancing maternal and child nutrition, and bolstering infectious disease monitoring throughout Nigeria.
During the celebration of its 11th anniversary in Abuja, Dr. Abiodun Feyikemi Ipadeola, the Technical Director and CEO, highlighted that since its inception in 2014 and full operational launch in 2018, Datametrics has executed more than 40 extensive evaluation and implementation research projects. These initiatives have played a pivotal role in informing health interventions and strengthening healthcare systems nationwide.
Dr. Ipadeola elaborated on the organization’s work in maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN), emphasizing how their evaluations have enabled partners to develop evidence-based programs aimed at reducing child malnutrition across various Nigerian states. “Our research outcomes have been integrated into national policies and programs that continue to foster improvements in maternal and child health,” she remarked.
Regarding infectious diseases, she pointed out that Datametrics has been instrumental in assessing COVID-19 vaccine accessibility, malaria prevention efforts, Lassa fever tracking, and arboviral disease surveillance. The data generated from these studies has been crucial in guiding Nigeria’s public health strategies. Additionally, the organization’s contributions have enhanced disease surveillance frameworks and supported prompt, data-informed responses.
Beyond disease-specific research, Datametrics has also made strides in advancing adolescent health and nutrition, preventing gender-based violence, and protecting health services in conflict-affected regions. These efforts ensure that vulnerable populations, particularly women and children, benefit from more effective program designs.
In celebration of its anniversary, Datametrics combined its commitment to research with community outreach by donating food supplies to the Hope for Survival Orphanage in Abuja. The organization also provided sanitary products and educational materials to nearly 1,000 students at Government Secondary School, Jabi, with over 450 recipients being girls.
Looking ahead, Dr. Ipadeola emphasized that innovation, youth development, and research excellence will remain at the core of Datametrics’ mission. “We are dedicated to adopting cutting-edge technologies for data collection, nurturing the next generation of researchers, and ensuring our findings continue to influence policy, enhance health outcomes, and promote sustainable social progress,” she stated.
She called on policymakers, development agencies, and stakeholders to champion data-driven health programs, stressing that evidence-based approaches are essential to tackling Nigeria’s challenges in nutrition, infectious diseases, and adolescent health.
“Datametrics is not merely a research organization; it is a catalyst for transformation. Our 11-year journey demonstrates how data can revolutionize health systems, empower communities, and contribute meaningfully to national development,” Dr. Ipadeola concluded.
