Sylvester Okeke

Sylvester has research and field expertise in prevention and control of infectious diseases with focus on blood-borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections. His research seeks to understand adolescents and young adults sexual behaviour and its psychological and sociocultural determinants.

Sylvester's research and community services are grounded on sexual health promotion and risk reduction among young people and evidence-based interventions and policies. He also conducts research on migrant health, health equity and the social aspects of emerging infectious diseases.