Religion, Public Health and Human Security in Nigeria

This book explores the intersection of religion, public health, and human security in Nigeria, focusing on Christianity, Islam, traditional religions, and intra-religious doctrinal divergences. It assesses the connection between religion and five contemporary major health and medical issues, including epidemics and pandemics, vaccines, contraception, blood transfusion, and miracle healing. It investigates aspects of human security, including the wider international ramifications of health issues, approaches to cures, and the interpretation of causes of diseases.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 28 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between religion, public health, and human security in Nigeria, with a specific focus on Christianity, Islam, traditional religions, and intra-religious doctrinal divergences. It explores the profound impact that faith has on health-related decisions and how this affects the security landscape of the country. The book assesses the intricate connection between religion and five contemporary major health and medical issues, including epidemics and pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines, contraception, blood transfusion, and the controversies surrounding miracle healing.

In particular, the book delves into situations where individuals, despite having the power of choice, embrace faith and religious positions that contradict scientific evidence in managing their health, thereby exposing themselves and others to personal health insecurity. It investigates various aspects of human security, including the broader international ramifications of health issues, approaches to cures and disease interpretation, as well as the ethno-religious connotations of such interpretations.

By examining key issues that have brought religion into the politics of health and human security in Nigeria, this book offers valuable insights to students and scholars in the fields of African Religion, African Politics, African Studies, public health, security, and Sociology. It sheds light on the complex dynamics that shape the intersection of faith, health, and security in this diverse and complex nation.

Weight: 589g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032365206