Malcolm Odion Eremionkhale
Founder/Executive Director
African Twins and Multiple Births Research Found.
African Twins and Multiple Births Research Found.
The African Twins and Multiple Births Research Foundation (ATMBRF) is dedicated to advancing knowledge, awareness, and support related to twin and multiple births across Africa. The Foundation focuses on research, education, and advocacy to better understand the biological, medical, social, and cultural dimensions of twin and multiple births within African populations.
Through interdisciplinary research and strategic partnerships with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and community organizations, the Foundation works to improve maternal and child health outcomes, inform public health policy, and preserve indigenous knowledge and cultural practices associated with twins and multiples.
To advance high-quality research, education, and advocacy on twins and multiple births in Africa to improve health outcomes, inform policy, and contribute to global scientific knowledge.
A future where twins and multiple births in Africa are fully understood, safely supported, and equitably represented in global research, healthcare systems, and public policy.
Ethical, rigorous, and transparent research
Grounded in African contexts and realities
Respect for diversity and vulnerable populations
Partnerships across disciplines and sectors
Research that drives measurable outcomes
Africa has one of the highest rates of twin and multiple births in the world, particularly in countries such as Nigeria, Benin, and Ghana. Despite this remarkable phenomenon, there remains a significant gap in understanding the genetic, environmental, cultural, and health-related factors associated with multiple births on the continent. Additionally, families with twins and multiples often face unique challenges—ranging from medical complications and maternal health risks to social and economic burdens—that are rarely addressed comprehensively.
