Browsing by Author "F.A. Oguntolu"

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Approximate Solution of SIR Infectious Disease Model Using Homotopy Perturbation Method (HPM).
(The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 2013-11-13) S. Abubakar; N.I. Akinwande; JIMOH, OMANANYI RAZAQ; F.A. Oguntolu; O.D. Ogwumu
In this paper we proposed a SIR model for general infectious disease dynamics. The analytical solution is obtained using the Homotopy Perturbation Method (HPM). We used the MATLAB computer software package to obtain the graphical profiles of the three compartments while varying some salient parameters. The analysis revealed that the efforts at eradication or reduction of disease prevalence must always match or even supersede the infection rate.
Mathematical Analysis of the Transmission Dynamics of Hepatitis B Virus
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025-05-15) F.A. Oguntolu; O.J. Peter; D. Aldila; G. B. Balogun; O. P. Ogunmola; B. I. Omede
Hepatitis B is a life-threatening hepatic illness induced by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). This is a major worldwide health issue, especially in low- and middle-income nations in Africa and the Western Pacific, where prevalence rates are the greatest. Nevertheless, the existence of an efficacious vaccination, Hepatitis B persists in inflicting significant morbidity and death owing to a deficiency of awareness regarding the illness. Thus, we developed a deterministic mathematical model to elucidate the transmission dynamics of Hepatitis B, integrating elements such as vertical transmission, re-infection, and environmental viral concentration. The study starts with the calculation of the basic reproduction number and the assessment of the local stability of the disease-free equilibrium employing the Routh-Hurwitz criteria. A comprehensive examination of the model indicates that the model may experience backward bifurcation phenomena under some specific conditions. This trait presents considerable challenges in the proper management of Hepatitis B infection among the population. Assuming no re-infection of Hepatitis B post-recovery, the disease-free equilibrium point is globally asymptotically stable when the basic reproduction number is less than or equal to one. The sensitivity analysis of the basic reproduction number was conducted to assess the influence of each fundamental parameter in the model that contributes to disease transmission. Utilizing the optimal control theory to effectively curb the spread of Hepatitis B, we incorporated two time-varying control strategies, namely the prevention of susceptible individuals from acquiring HBV (through safe sex practice, regular washing of hands, and using protective hand gloves when handling blood, body fluid and semen) and the sensitization on individuals on personal hygiene, sterilization and proper disposal of medical and dental equipment like syringes in order to reduce the shedding of HBV in the environment. The numerical simulations indicated that Hepatitis B infection may be effectively managed and mitigated within the community if both control measures are correctly implemented.
Mathematical model of COVID-19 transmission dynamics incorporating booster vaccine program and environmental contamination
(Elsevier BV, 2022-11) N.I. Akinwande; T.T. Ashezua; R.I. Gweryina; S.A. Somma; F.A. Oguntolu; A. Usman; O.N. Abdurrahman; F.S. Kaduna; T.P. Adajime; F.A. Kuta; S. Abdulrahman; R.O. Olayiwola; A.I. Enagi; G.A. Bolarin; M.D. Shehu
COVID-19 is one of the greatest human global health challenges that causes economic meltdown of many nations. In this study, we develop an SIR-type model which captures both human-to-human and environment-to-human-to-environment transmissions that allows the recruitment of corona viruses in the environment in the midst of booster vaccine program. Theoretically, we prove some basic properties of the full model as well as investigate the existence of SARS-CoV-2-free and endemic equilibria. The SARS-CoV-2-free equilibrium for the special case, where the constant inflow of corona virus into the environment by any other means, Ω is suspended (Ω=0) is globally asymptotically stable when the effective reproduction number 𝑅0⁢𝑐<1 and unstable if otherwise. Whereas in the presence of free-living Corona viruses in the environment (Ω>0), the endemic equilibrium using the centre manifold theory is shown to be stable globally whenever 𝑅0⁢𝑐>1. The model is extended into optimal control system and analyzed analytically using Pontryagin's Maximum Principle. Results from the optimal control simulations show that strategy E for implementing the public health advocacy, booster vaccine program, treatment of isolated people and disinfecting or fumigating of surfaces and dead bodies before burial is the most effective control intervention for mitigating the spread of Corona virus. Importantly, based on the available data used, the study also revealed that if at least 70% of the constituents followed the aforementioned public health policies, then herd immunity could be achieved for COVID-19 pandemic in the community.
Modeling prevalence of meningitis control strategies through evaluating with available data on meningitis cases reported in Nigeria
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025-05-14) O.J. Peter; F.A. Oguntolu; N. Nyerere; A. El-Mesady
Meningitis is a major public health concern, especially in developing nations, due to its devastating consequences for human health. Although modeling studies have examined disease transmission dynamics, little attention has been paid to how control strategies affect the behavior of different population groups, including carriers, symptomatic individuals, hospitalized patients, and those in intensive care. This study proposes a computational framework that compares the effectiveness of vaccination of people at risk of the disease versus treating symptomatic infected persons. The basic reproduction number is used to evaluate the equilibrium points. Assess the precision of the proposed model’s illustration to data. We fit the meningitis model using the information at our disposal on meningitis cases reported in Nigeria from the first week of January to the last week of December 2023; this was obtained from the Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) database. We also performed a sensitivity analysis using a normalized forward sensitivity index to see which parameters had significant effects on the effective reproduction number. The results of both analytical techniques and numerical simulations reveal that recruitment rate, vaccination, progression from carrier to symptomatic stages, and disease-induced death all significantly reduce the incidence and prevalence of meningitis in the community. The study findings could be used to inform decisions about meningitis control initiatives.
Modelling the impacts of media campaign and double dose vaccination in controlling COVID-19 in Nigeria
(Elsevier BV, 2023-10) N.I. Akinwande; S.A. Somma; R.O. Olayiwola; T.T. Ashezua; R.I. Gweryina; F.A. Oguntolu; O.N. Abdurahman; F.S. Kaduna; T.P. Adajime; F.A. Kuta; S. Abdulrahman; A.I. Enagi; G.A. Bolarin; M.D. Shehu; A. Usman
Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is a lethal disease that poses public health challenge in both developed and developing countries of the world. Owing to the recent ongoing clinical use of COVID-19 vaccines and non-compliance to COVID-19 health protocols, this study presents a deterministic model with an optimal control problem for assessing the community-level impact of media campaign and double-dose vaccination on the transmission and control of COVID-19. Detailed analysis of the model shows that, using the Lyapunov function theory and the theory of centre manifold, the dynamics of the model is determined essentially by the control reproduction number (Rmv). Consequently, the model undergoes the phenomenon of forward bifurcation in the absence of the double dose vaccination effects, where the global disease-free equilibrium is obtained whenever Rmv≤1. Numerical simulations of the model using data relevant to the transmission dynamics of the disease in Nigeria, show that, certain values of the basic reproduction number ((R0≥7)) may not prevent the spread of the pandemic even if 100% media compliance is achieved. Nevertheless, with assumed 75% (at R0=4)) media efficacy of double dose vaccination, the community herd immunity to the disease can be attained. Furthermore, Pontryagin's maximum principle was used for the analysis of the optimized model by which necessary conditions for optimal controls were obtained. In addition, the optimal simulation results reveal that, for situations where the cost of implementing the controls (media campaign and double dose vaccination) considered in this study is low, allocating resources to media campaign-only strategy is more effective than allocating them to a first-dose vaccination strategy. More so, as expected, the combined media campaign-double dose vaccination strategy yields a higher population-level impact than the media campaign-only strategy, double-dose vaccination strategy or media campaign-first dose vaccination strategy.