MIF Presented with Governor’s Service Award

Congratulations to Mezu International Foundation, Inc. for winning the 35th Annual Governor’s Service Award for Non Profits who have dedicated time, effort and resources to make our communities better in the state of Maryland. Award was presented on October 16, 2018 by the Office of the Governor of the State of Maryland, Governor Larry A.…

Ocular and Systemic Conditions in a Medical Mission Population in South East Nigeria: Transitioning from Integrated Medical Missions to a Community Medical Center Model

Ocular and Systemic Conditions in a Medical Mission Population in South East Nigeria: Transitioning from Integrated Medical Missions to a Community Medical Center Model   Olachi J. Mezu-Ndubuisi, MD, OD , Department of Pediatrics and Ophthalmology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI Kelechi Mezu-Nnabue, Dr. PH, O.D , Aqua Vision Center, Pikesville, MD Thy…

Breastfeeding increases the risk of childhood anemia in a rural community in south-eastern Nigeria – Emphasis on maternal nutritional status may be the key to reducing child mortality from anemia

Breastfeeding increases the risk of childhood anemia in a rural community in south-eastern Nigeria – Emphasis on maternal nutritional status may be the key to reducing child mortality from anemia S. Buck, K. Rolnick, A. Nwaba, J. Eickhoff, K. Mezu-Nnabue, E. Esenwah, O.J. Mezu-Ndubuisi Background Child mortality rate in sub-Saharan Africa is 29 times higher…

Influence of socio-economic status and educational achievement on cataract formation in a rural community in Imo State, South-Eastern Nigeria

Influence of socio-economic status and educational achievement on cataract formation in a rural community in Imo State, South-Eastern Nigeria Kevin Rolnick,Sean Buck,Kelechi Mezu-Nnabue,Jens Eickhoff,Emma Esenwah &Olachi J. Mezu-Ndubuisi| Udo Schumacher (Reviewing Editor)  Article: 1326212 | Received 05 Jan 2017, Accepted 28 Apr 2017, Published online: 10 May 2017 Abstract Purpose: Cataract is a leading cause of visual impairment…