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About Denyinye Hitlar

Denyinye Hitlar is a distinguished scholar possessing extensive expertise in Health Education and Environment and Safety Education. He holds a bachelor’s degree in health education, an MSc. (Ed) degree in Environment and Safety Education, and a PhD degree in Environment and Safety Education, all from the esteemed University of Benin. Dr. Hitlar is Research fellow working with Centre for Population and Environmental Development (CPED).

Building Health Equity in Crisis Through Community-Level Action and Resilience Building: The Cases of Nigeria, Nepal and Brazil

By Andrew G. Onokerhoraye, Job Eronmhonsele and Denyinye Hitlar2025-06-18T07:13:09+00:00May 10, 2025|

This article explores health equity during crises in the Global South, drawing on cases from Nigeria, Nepal, and Brazil. It highlights how community-based approaches, adaptive systems, and culturally sensitive interventions—like mobile health and community health workers—can reduce disparities, strengthen resilience, and guide equitable health responses in crisis-affected settings.