Prof. Chinyelu Angela Ekwunife
Prof. Chinyelu Angela Ekwunife is a PROFESSOR in PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Chinyelu Angela Ekwunife(nee Emejulu), a professor at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, is a scientist who specialises in Public Health Parasitology and Epidemiology. She holds a Doctorate Degree in Zoology(Parasitology) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2003). She also has certificates in WHO Scholar Level 1 on Female Genital Schistosomiasis(2021), Gender Based Analysis for Vector Borne Diseases and Climate Change(GBA) 2021, WHO/TDR MOOC Implementation Research (IR) with focus on Infectious Diseases of Poverty(IDP) 2018, TDR/WHO Ethics in Research (2008) and Molecular Biology for DNA Techniques(2006), among others. She has served and is still serving her Faculty and the University in many capacities. At present, she is the Associate Provost(Sciences) of the College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. She is a member of the WHO Social Innovation in Health Initiative, NAU Nigeria Team and a member of the Management Board of ARNTD. Chinyelu was the immediate past National Secretary, currently the National Treasurer and a Fellow of the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria, a member of the International Society for Infectious Diseases, among others. Chinyelu has won several travel grant awards for Neglected Tropical Disease Nongovernmental Organisation Network (NNN) conferences to different parts of the world. She has successfully supervised over 30 MSC and 7 PhD students and has over 60 publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals. She has received some Travel Awards Grants, served as consultant to Carter Center and UNICEF and coordinated researches for Federal Ministry of Health.
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Address: | Parasitology And Entomology, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2003) September, 1999 to September, 2003 Doctor Of Philosophy Zoology (Parasitology) |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Master of Philosophy, April, 1990) September, 1988 to November, 1989 MSc. Zoology(Parasitology) |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 1987) September, 1983 to June, 1987 Bachelor Of Science Zoology |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Associate Provost (Sciences), College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Took charge of the affairs of SPGS, Nnamdi Azikiwe Unversity, Awka March, 2021 to March, 2021 |
| 3 | Hub Member, Social Innovation in Health Innitiative July, 2020 to Present |
| 4 | . Associate Dean (Sciences) School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka July, 2019 to October, 2021 |
| 5 | Postgraduate Sub-Dean for the Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2017 to July, 2019 |
| 6 | Research and Planning officer, Member Technical Advisory Committee, Pan-African Community Initiative on Education and Health(PACIEH) NGDO November, 2015 to Present |
| 7 | Postgraduate Sub-Dean for the Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2015 to March, 2017 |
| 8 | Professor and Member of Faculty,, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2014 to Present |
| 9 | National Secretary, Parasitology And Public Health Society Of Nigeria September, 2014 to October, 2021 |
| 10 | Head of Department, Department Of Parasitology And Entomology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka December, 2013 to December, 2014 |
| 11 | Acting Head of Department, Department Of Parasitology And Entomology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2012 to November, 2013 |
| 12 | Departmental Examination Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2011 to October, 2012 |
| 13 | Faculty of Biosciences representative in the Senate, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2011 to October, 2014 |
| 14 | Departmental Exam Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka August, 2008 to October, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Nnatuanya I.O, Ekwunife C. A., Ikeh M. I., Nwadike C. C., Okeke O. A., Ishar C. O., Okpani I. S., Udeh, N. P. Egwuagu, C. C., and Odobeatu M. E.. (2025, June), "Prevalence, Intensity and Associated Risk Factors of Ascariasis among Primary School Pupils in Anam Community, Anambra State, Nigeria.", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 203-13 |
| 2 | Okoye E.P , Ekwunife C.A., Onyido A.E, Obijiofor E.C, Nzekwu C.I, Nnatuanya I.O, Okeke U.M. and Ude E.A.. (2024, April), "Prevalence of Urogenital Schistosomiasis among School Age Children in Riverine Area of Anambra West LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria. South Asian Journal of Parasitology", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 98-109 |
| 3 | Obieze K. O., Ogolo B. A., Ezeagwuna D. A.,Onwuachusi G. L., Okwelogu S. I., Eneanya C. I. and Ekwunife C. A.. (2024, September), "Diagnostic Performances of Non-Invasive Tests compared with Microscopy for Malaria Parasite Detection among Children in Nnewi, Southeast, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 45, (Issue 2) |
| 4 | Okeke A. O., Ekwunife C. A., Okoye E. P, Okeke C. E., Okeke A. I., Okwelogu I. S., Uzuke C. A., and Anorue C.O.. (2024, August), "Urogenital Schistosomiasis and Associated Risk Factors Among Women in the Three (3) Senatorial Zones of Anambra State, Nigeria", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 263-74 |
| 5 | Okeke A.O, Ekwunife C.A, Okeke C.E, Okeke A.I, Okwelogu I.S, Uzuke C.A, and Okoye E.P.. (2024, August), "Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Toward Female Genital Schistosomiasis Among Community Women and Healthcare Workers in Anambra State, Nigeria", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 275-84 |
| 6 | Chinweike-Umeh S. N., Ekwunife C. A., and Onwuachusi, G. L.. (2023, March), "Cancer genetic makers among school children in relation to urogenital schistosomiasis", American Journal of Medical Science and Innovation, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 32-38. |
| 7 | Chinweike-Umeh S. N., Ekwunife, C. A. , and Onwuachusi, G. L.. (2023, September), "Urogenital Schistosomiasis among School Children in Anambra North Senatorial District, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 42, (Issue 2), pp 436-445 |
| 8 | Ubaka U.A, Okwuonu E. S, Nzeukwu C.I, Imakwu C.A., Ukonze, C.B 1, Okeke O.A., Ezeami P. C. and Ekwunife, C.A. (2023, October), "Vector snail fauna and Schistosoma haematobium transmission patterns in freshwater systems of Ishielu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.", World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 123–134, |
| 9 | Okafor D.C , Ekwunife C.A , Ahanonu G. E. , Enyinnaya J. O and Egbuche C. M. (2023, November), "Occurrence of Intestinal Parasite Infections among Presumptive Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Attending COOUTH Amaku, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 125-134 |
| 10 | Ekwunife O.I, Onubogu C.U, Aribodor O.B, Anigbogu K.C, Ogwaluonye U.C, Ekwunife C.A, Okunna C.S and Nwaorgu O.C. (2022, April), "Approaching healthcare delivery through a new lens: a crowdsourcing challenge to identify health-related social innovations to increase universal health coverage in Nigeria. 2022;0:1–9.", British Medical Journal (BMJ) Innovations, pp 1-9 |
| 11 | Onwuachusi, G. L., Ekwunife, C. A. and Oyibo W.A.. (2022, July), "Asymptomatic malaria in Aguleri community, Anambra State", International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 7), pp 1-3 |
| 12 | Ukaga, C. N., Sam-Wobo, S. O., Muhammed, R. H., Mogaji, H.O., Surakat, O. A., Suleiman, M. M., Egbuche, C., Ekwunife C.A., Wokem, G. N. (2021, March), "Low First Wave COVID-19 cases and health seeking behaviors across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 42, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
| 13 | Sam-Wobo, S. O., Ukaga, C. N., Pam, D., Omalu, I. C. J., Mogaji, A.,Pajiah, M., Surakat, O. A., Suleiman, M. M., Wokem, C. N., Muhammed, R. H., Ekwunife, C. A., and Mafe, M.. (2021, March), "Knowledge and perception as critical components in recognition of Covid-19 symptoms", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 42, (Issue 1), pp 9-18 |
| 14 | Okafor AC, Ekwunife CA, Umeanaeto PU and Irikannu KC. (2020, October), "Malaria parasitaemia and intensity among voluntary blood donors in Port Harcourt metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria. South Asian Journal of Parasitology , 2020; Article no.SAJP.61845", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 9-17 |
| 15 | Aribodor OB, Ekwunife CA, Sam-Wobo SO. (2019, September), "Can homegrown feeding program be sustained to help eliminate soil-transmitted helminths: the need for reflection. A study conducted in pilot schools, Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Infectious Diseases. |
| 16 | Aribodor O.B, Ekwunife C.A, Sam-Wobo O.S, Aribodor D.N.. (2018, March), "Risk factors and socio-demographic determinants of intestinal helminths among children in schools that implemented the home-grown school feeding program in Ekwulobia, Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria.", International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 17 | Ejehu, Z. U., Ekwunife, C. A., Anumba, J. U., Onyido, A. E. and Umeaneto P. U.. (2017, September), "Snail fauna and investigations into the incidence of schistosoma infection in Lake of Oguta 1 Region, Imo State, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 2, (Issue 38), pp 173-178 |
| 18 | Ezekwesili C.N, Aguzue N.M, Asomugha R.N, Ekwunife C.A, Ekwealor C.C, Adindu S.C. (2017, August), "Effects of aqueous extract of a combination of Nauclea latifola root and Acalypha torta leaves on liver, kidney and heart of wistar albino rat", IOSR Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry (IOSR-JBB), Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 79-83 |
| 19 | Ezekwesili, C. N., Aguzue, N. M., Asomugha, R. N., Ekwunife, C. A., Ekwealor, C. C., Adindu, S. C. (2017, August), "Effect of an Aqueous Extract of a Combination of Nauclea latifolia Root and Acalypha torta Leaves on Heamatological Parameters.", IOSR Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry (IOSR-JBB), Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 39-42 |
| 20 | Akulue J.C, Ekwunife C.A, Umeanaeto P.U, Amilo G.I, Ochiabuto O.M..B, Onwuasonya U.F, Irikannu K.C, Ekekwe E.N. (2017, August), "A comparative analysis of different diagnostic techniques for malaria", International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing,, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 73-78 |
| 21 | Mmekowulu J.C, Ekwunife C.A, Okwelogu I.S, Ekelozie I.S. (2017, July), "Status of Geohelminth Infections-Nine Years After Mass Administration of Medicine in Primary Schools in Nnewi, Anambra State", IAM Internationals annals of Medicine,, Vol. 1, (Issue 7), pp 1-4 |
| 22 | Ogolo B.A, Urindwanayo D, Obieze K.O, Ogbuagu C.N, Ekwunife C.A. (2015, March), "Prevalence of malaria infection among secondary school students in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria.", South American Journal of Public Health, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 1-11 |
| 23 | Aribodor DN, Udeh AK, Ekwunife CA, Aribodor OB, Emelummadu OF. (2014, May), "Malaria prevalence and local beliefs in transmission and control in Ndiowu community, Anambra state, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 2, (Issue 35), pp 103-108 |
| 24 | Onyido A.E, Umeanaeto P.U, Irikannu K.C, Ekwunife C.A, Ezeanya L.C, Nwangwu U. C, Ugha C.N, Obiechina I.O. (2014, May), "Prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis among the rural women of Ekwulumili community Anambra state, Southeastern Nigeria.", Nature and Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 12), pp 129-134 |
| 25 | Ekwunife,C.A., Okafor,C. I.,Eneanya,C.I.and EzeunalaM.N.. (2014, January), "Human parasitic ova and cyst in local food drinks sold in open markets in Enugu municipality, south-east, Nigeria", The Bioscientist, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 65-69 |
| 26 | Ekwunife C.A, Uzoma E.M , Nwaorgu O.C, Ozumba N.A, Aribodor D.N. and Ezeunala M.N. (2013, May), "The role of Date Palm fruits (Phoenix dactylifera) in the transmission of geohelminths in Nigeria.", The Bioscientist,, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-5 |
| 27 | Aribodor, D. N., Obikwelu, M., Ekwunife, C., Egbuche, C., Ezugbo-Nwobi I., Etaga, H.. (2012, April), "Preliminary investigation on soil transmitted helminth infections in rural communities in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Life Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 448-451 |
| 28 | Ekwunife CA, Ozumba NA, Eneanya CI, Nwaorgu OC. (2011, March), "Malaria infection among blood donors in Onitsha urban, Southeast Nigeria", Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 21-26 |
| 29 | Orji C, Ukaga CN, Nwoke BEB, Nwokeji CA, Nwachukwu MI, Ajero CMU, Ezeunala MN, Ekwunife CA. (2011, May), "Possible antiplasmodic effects of antituberculosis drugs on tuberculosis patients with malaria in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.", American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 22-30 |
| 30 | Ukaga CN, Obiora IE, Nwoke BEB, Ezeunala MN, Nwachukwu MI, Ajero CMU, Ekwunife CA. (2011, June), "Malaria morbidity and mortality in Owerri Hospitals.", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 32(2) :, Vol. 2, (Issue 32), pp 175-180 |
| 31 | Onyido AE, Ozumba NA, Ezike VI, Ikpeze OO, Ewuim SC, Okonkwo NJ, Ekwunife CA, Aribodor DN, Nwankwo EN, Chukwuekezie OC. (2010, February), "Comparism of conventional CDC and improved ovitraps for sampling Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti mosquitoes.", Natural and Applied Sciences Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 11), pp 165-169 |
| 32 | Ekwunife, C.A., Okafor S. O, Ukaga C. N, Ozumba N.A, Eneanya C.I. (2010, July), "Parasites associated with sachet drinking water (Pure water) in Awka, South-Eastern, Nigeria.", Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Research, |
| 33 | Oguoma VM, Nwaorgu OC, Mbanefo EC, Ikpeze OO, Umeh JM, Eneanya CI and Ekwunife CA. (2010, January), "Species composition of Anopheles mosquito in three villages of Uratta Owerri north local government area of Imo state Nigeria", Reviews in Infection, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 192-196 |
| 34 | CA Ekwunife, KA Ezeagu, NA Ozumba. (2010, July), "Entamoeba histolytica infection among students living in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Hostels, Awka, south-eastern Nigeria", The Zoologist, Vol. 8, pp 44-46 |
| 35 | Ozumba N. A., Onyido A. E., Ezike, V.I., Ikpeze, O.O., Nwankwo, A. C., Ekwunife, C. A.. (2009, October), "Biting density of Simulium Damnosum (diptera: simulidae) at three distances from the Oji-river breeding foci, southeastern, Nigeria", The Nigerian Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 91-98 |
| 36 | Ozumba N. A., Onyido A. E., Ezike, V.I., Ikpeze, O.O., Nwankwo, A. C., Ekwunife, C. A., and Nwosu, E.O. (2009, August), "Onchocerciasis infection rates of communities at 3 distances away from the Oji-river breeding focus of Simulium Damnosum (diptera: simulidae) in southeastern", The Nigerian Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 99-110 |
| 37 | 22. Ekwunife, C. A., Agbor, V. O., Ozumba, A. N., Eneanya, C. I. and Ukaga, C. N. (2009, March), "Prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in Iyede-Ame community and environ in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria", Nigeria Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 30, (Issue 1), pp 27-31 |
| 38 | Ekwunife, C. A. and Akaolisa, I. C.. (2009, July), "Geohelminth contamination of some common fruits and vegetables sold in Onitsha urban southeast, Nigeria", The Zoologist, Vol. 7, pp 96-101 |
| 39 | Ozumba N. A., Onyido A. E., Nwosu E.O, Ekwunife, C. A.and Amadi, E. S. (2009, February), "Field trial tests on the efficacy and residual effects of Bistar® 10wp on mosquitoes and other household arthropod pests", The internet Journal of Tropical Medicine, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 838-842 |
| 40 | 19. Ekwunife, C.A, Okafor, F.C., Nwarogu, O.C. (2009, October), "Ultrasonographic screening of urinary schistosomiasis infected patients in Agulu community, Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria", International Archives of Medicine, Vol. 2, pp 34 |
| 41 | EKWUNIFE, C.A, OZUMBA, N.A, ENEANYA, C.I.. (2008, March), "Studies on the biology and population parameters of Bulinus globosus and Bulinus truncatus in the laboratory", Nigeria Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 29, (Issue 1), pp 11-14 |
| 42 | EKWUNIFE, C.A.,ENEANYA, C.I., OZUMBA, N.A., UKAGA, C.N., OKAFOR, F.C.. (2008, September), "Miracidial infectivity of snail host (Bulinus truncatus) in the laboratory", Nigeria Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 29, (Issue 2), pp 77-79 |
| 43 | UKAGA, C. N., OKORO, C. E., EKWUNIFE, C. A, NWACHUKWU, M. I., AJAERO, C. M. U.. (2007, March), "Entamoeba gingivalis infection in Okigwe Urban, Imo State, Nigeria", Nigeria Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 28, (Issue 1), pp 11-14 |
| 44 | V Oguoma, C Ekwunife. (2007, May), "The Need For A Better Method: Comparison Of Direct Smear And Formol-Ether Concentration Techniques In Diagnosing Intestinal Parasites", The Internet Journal of Tropical Medicine, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 1-6 |
| 45 | Ekwunife C.A, Eneanya C.I. (2006, July), "Fasciola gigantica in Onitsha and environd", Animal Research International, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 448-450 |
| 46 | Ekwunife C.A. (2005, July), "Questionnaire a tool for identification of high risk communities during urinary schistosomiassis in Agulu lake of Anambra state, Nigeria", Animal Research International, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 287-291 |
| 47 | Ekwunife C.A. (2005, August), "The effect of season and distance on the prevalence and intensity rates of urinary schistosomiasis in Agulu lake area of Anambra State, Nigeria", Animal Research International, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 219-223 |
| 48 | Ekwunife Chinyelu A. (2004, July), "Socio economic and water contact studies in schistosomiasis haematobium infested area of Anambra State, Nigeria", Animal Research International, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 200-202 |
| 49 | Ekwunife C.A , Okafor F.C. (2004, July), "Schistosomiasis infection in primary schools in Agulu town of Anambra state, Nigeria", Animal Research International, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 203-207 |
| 50 | Ekwunife CA, Ukaga CN, Okafor FC. (2004, August), "Urinary schistosomiasis in Anambra State, Nigeria", Nigeria Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 127-131 |
| 51 | A.C. Emejulu , F.F. Alabaronye , H.M.G. Ezenwaji, F.C. Okafor. (1994, June), "Investigation into the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in the Agulu lake area of Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Helminthology, Vol. 68, (Issue 2), pp 119 -123 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ekwunife C, Obieze K, Ukaga C, Ezeunala M,. (2020, September), "Malaria infection and its effects on HIV positive and negative patients of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Trauma Center Oba, Nigeria", |
| Technical Reports | |
| 1 | Priyanka Shrestha, Clarisse Sri-Pathmanathan, Sana Navaid, Eneyi Kpokiri, Joseph D. Tucker, Meghan Boren, Chelsea Deitelzweig, Noel Juban, Mary Ann Lansang, Pascal Launois, Miguelhete Lisboa, Don Mathanga, Renata Mendizabal, David Routh, Mahmud Ali Umar, Asha Wijegunawardana,Teerawat Wiwatpanit, Emmanuel Ahumuza, Jackeline Alger, Ogechukwu Benedicta Aribodor, Ana Gerlin Hernandez Bonilla, Obinna Ikechukwu Ekwunife, Noah Fongwen, Debra Jackson, Meredith Labarda, Barwani Msiska, Chukwu Okoronkwo, Wachinou Ablo Prudence, Weiming Tang, Shufang Wei, Dan Wu, Sassy Molyneux, Kathleen Agudelo, Chinyelu Angela Ekwunife, Elizabeth Osim Elhassan, Hewawasam Enderage Chandana Sampath Kumara, Chukwu Okoronkwo, and Omolola Olojede. (2021) Public Engagement and Crowdfunding in Health Research: A Practical Guide World Health Organization on behalf of the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, 2021, pp pp18 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Malaria and HIV among Secondary School Student in Oba" (2009). Completed Masters project by Ogolo Bernice 2007586004P |
| 2 | "Epidemiology of Malaria among pregnant women" (2011). Completed Masters project by Eze Callista 2008586010P |
| 3 | "Malaria infection among HIV patients in Trauma Centre, Oba" (2011). Completed Doctorate project by Obieze Kester 2008586002P |
| 4 | "Comparative study on malaria prevalence and use of treated nets in urban and rural areas of Awka, LGA, Anambra State" (2012). Completed Masters project by Iwuorah Ogochukwu Ifeoma 2008586007P |
| 5 | "Malaria infection among patients attending general Hospital Onitsha" (2012). Completed Masters project by Onuzilike Obianuju Immanuella 2009536010F |
| 6 | "Urogenital Schistosomiasis among School Age Children in Riverine Area of Anambra West LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria." (2024). Completed Masters project by Okoye, Ekenechukwu Philomena (20206003FB) |
| 7 | "Malaria-Typho co-infection among selected communities in Enugu State" (2016). Completed Masters project by Ilo Felicia 2009536011P |
| 8 | "6.Distribution of Urogenital Schistosomiasis among Women with Particular Reference to FGS and HIV in the Three Senatorial Zones of Anambra State" (2024). Completed Doctorate project by Okeke Apolonia (2021587001FA) |
| 9 | "Distribution and socioeconomic impact of schistosoma haematobium in Nkalagu, Ebonyi State" (2016). Completed Masters project by Agwunenu, Chioma Clare 2011566007F |
| 10 | "Epidemiology of soil-transmitted helminths among primary school children in hard-to-reach areas of Anambra state" (2025). Completed Doctorate project by Nnatuanya ifebunandu okwudilichukwu (2019597001PA) |
| 11 | "Urogenital schistosomiasis and socio-economic factors influencing its transmission among school pupils in Amagunze" (2016). Completed Masters project by Ochiaka Chinwendu Maris 201156601F |
| 12 | "Comparative study of plasmodium and HIV among urban and rural pregnant women in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria" (2016). Completed Masters project by Nweke Bernard 2012586025P |
| 13 | "Intestinal helminths and protozoa infections among primary school children in Nibo community, Anambra State, Nigeria" (2017). Completed Masters project by Eneh Chidinma N 2013586007F |
| 14 | "Prevalence of Geohelminth parasites and status of deworming exercise among pupils in Nnewichi, Nnewi North LGA, Anambra state" (2017). Completed Masters project by Mekaowulu Juliet C 2013586038F |
| 15 | "Status of Onchcerciasis after fifteen years of ivermectin distribution in Oji-River LGA, Enugu State" (2017). Completed Masters project by Onyekachi Chinemerem 2013586027F |
| 16 | "Immunological profile of individuals with malaria infection" (2018). Completed Doctorate project by Onwuachusi Ginika L 2013587001F |
| 17 | "Snail fauna and schistosoma haematobium cercarial transmission patterns in freshwater systems of Ishielu LGA, Ebonyi State" (2019). Completed Masters project by Ubaka, Uchenna Athanasius 2011586002P |
| 18 | "Comparative malaria diagnosis using urine and saliva polymerase chain reaction(PCR) in relation to microscopy in Nnewi, Anambra State" (2019). Completed Doctorate project by Obieze Kester O 2012587003P |
| 19 | "Effects of deworming and school feeding on pupils from selected schools in Anambra State" (2020). Completed Doctorate project by Aribodor, Ogechukwu B 2015587004P |
| 20 | "Transfusion transmissible infections among blood donors in Port-Harcourt metropolis" (2021). Completed Masters project by Afam Okafor 2012568008F |
| 21 | "Onchocerciasis burden and the use of Ivermectin in Oji River LGA, Enugu State" (2021). Completed Masters project by Eze Jacinta Chioma 2012586020F |
| 22 | "Soil transmitted helminths among residents of rural and urban areas in Enugu State" (2021). Completed Masters project by Nnamani Jane Oluchi |
| 23 | "Current status of urogenital and Femal Genital schistosomiasis in Nasarawa State, Nigeria" (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Anidobe Obiora A 201758120P |
| 24 | "Epidemiology of Urogenital Schistosomiasis and cancer genetic markers" (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Chinweike-Umeh Susan N 2018587003P |
| 25 | "Intestinal parasites among tuberculosis patients attending Amaku Teaching Hospital, Awka" (2023). Completed Masters project by Daniel Okafor 2019586004F |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "Chief Editor College Editorial Board NOCEN" (May, 2018) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Phytotherapeutics and other uses of plant Genus Sida. L with observations on their other potencies. TETfund book review UNN" (October, 2020) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Parasitology for Health Sciences. TETfund book review UNN" (February, 2019) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Introductory Ecology. TETfund book review COOU" (May, 2014) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "PhD Exam" (July, 2024 to July, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "PhD defence" (January, 2024 to December, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Chief Examiner, "MSc COOU" (January, 2024 to December, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Chief Examiner, "Postgraduate External Examination Uniport" (October, 2020 to October, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 5 | Chief Examiner, "Postgraduate External Examination COOU" (July, 2019 to July, 2020). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Chief Examiner, "PG external Examination University of Port Harcourt" (November, 2018 to November, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| 7 | Chief Examiner, "Postgraduate external examination COOU" (March, 2017 to March, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| 8 | Chief Examiner, "Undergraduate external examination IMSU" (June, 2013 to November, 2016). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Resource Person, "Tansian University" (September, 2022 to September, 2022) |
| 2 | National Treasurer, "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria" (October, 2021) |
| 3 | Professorship Assessment, "Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University" (February, 2020 to March, 2020) |
| 4 | Readership Assessment, "Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University" (October, 2018 to October, 2018) |
| 5 | Coordinator, "Carter Center" (April, 2015 to May, 2015) |
| 6 | National Secretary, "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria" (September, 2013 to September, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" - SS-1660 (member since 2005), https://unizik.edu.ng |
| 2 | Fellow Member, "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria" - PPSN/SE/2003?0117 (member since 2003), https://ppsn.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN) 49th Annual Conference", (PPSN), 6th October, 2025 to 10th October, 2025; University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria |
| 2 | "16th Neglected Tropical Disease NGDO Network (NNN) Conference", (NNN and Ministry of Health Uganda), 30th September, 2025 to 2nd October, 2025; Speke Resort Kampala, Uganda |
| 3 | "International Conference on NTD Research(InCORNTD) in Africa", (ARNTD and COR-NTD), 20th January, 2025 to 22nd January, 2025; Radisson Blu, Kigali Rwanda |
| 4 | "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN) 48th Annual Conference", (PPSN), 11th October, 2024 to 14th October, 2024; University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria |
| 5 | "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN) 47th Annual Conference", (PPSN), 11th October, 2023 to 14th October, 2023; Grand Amari Hotel and Resort, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria |
| 6 | "Neglected Tropical Disease NGDO Network (NNN) Conference", (NNN and MYT Events), 19th September, 2023 to 21st September, 2023; Hyatt Regency, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| 7 | "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN) 46th Annual Conference,", (PPSN), 11th September, 2022 to 14th September, 2022; Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria |
| 8 | "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN) 45th Annual Conference Nigeria", (PPSN), 4th September, 2021 to 7th September, 2021; National Space Research and Development Agency, Abuja |
| 9 | "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN) 44th Annual Conference", (PPSN), 14th September, 2020 to 14th September, 2020; Virtual |
| 10 | "10th Neglected Tropical Disease NGDO Network(NNN)", (NNN with Maximize Your Time), 17th September, 2019 to 19th September, 2019; Arena and Convention Centre (ACC) Liverpool, UK. |
| 11 | "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN) 43rd Annual Conference", (PPSN), 9th September, 2019 to 12th September, 2019; University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, |
| 12 | "9th NTD NGO Network (NNN) annual conference", (FMoH Ethiopia and NNN/ other Partners), 24th September, 2018 to 26th September, 2018; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, United Nation Economic Commission for Africa Conference Center (ECACC) |
| 13 | "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN) 42nd Annual Conference, Taraba State University of Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria", (PPSN), 11th September, 2018 to 14th September, 2018; Jalingo |
| 14 | "Parasitology and Public Health Soceity of Nigeria 41st Annual Conference, Umaru Musa Yaradua University Katsina, Nigeria", (PPSN), 5th October, 2017 to 9th October, 2017; Kastina |
| 15 | "Parasitology and Public Health Soceity of Nigeria 40th Annual Conference, University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria (UNAAB)", (PPSN), 21st September, 2016 to 24th September, 2016; Abeokuta |
| 16 | "Parasitology and Public Health Soceity of Nigeria 39th Annual Conference, Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State.", (PPSN), 2nd December, 2015 to 5th December, 2015; Lafia |
| 17 | "6th Neglected Tropical Disease NGDO Network(NNN6)", (NNN), 13th September, 2015 to 16th September, 2015; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirate, Sheraton |
| 18 | "Joint Action Forum (JAF) participation WHO/Liverpool school of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 8th Biennial Meeting of the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis and 1st Global Meeting of the STH Coalition Schistosomiasis Alliance", (APOC via WHO), 8th December, 2014 to 12th December, 2014; African Union(AU) Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| 19 | "Parasitology and Public Health Soceity of Nigeria 37th and 38th Annual Conference, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN)", (PPSN), 21st September, 2014 to 24th September, 2014; UNN |
| 20 | "13th International Congress of Parasitology (ICOPA).", (ICOPA), 10th August, 2014 to 15th August, 2014; Hotel Camino Real- Mexico. |
| 21 | "16th International Congress on Infectious Diseases.", (ISID), 2nd April, 2014 to 5th April, 2014; Cape Town, South Africa |
| 22 | "15th International Congress on Infectious Diseases.", (ISID), 13th June, 2012 to 16th June, 2012; Bangkok- Thailand |
| 23 | "Open Access Africa 2011 (BioMed Central)", (BioMed Central and Computer Aid International), 24th October, 2011 to 26th October, 2011; Kwame Nkruma University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Kumasi, Ghana |
| 24 | "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria 35th Annual Conference, University of Benin (UNIBEN) 21-24 September 2011", (5. Parasitology and Public Health Soceity of Nigeria 35th Annual Conference, University of Benin (UNIBEN)), 21st September, 2011 to 24th September, 2011; University of Benin |
| 25 | "International Society for Infectious Disease (ISID-NTD 2011)", (ISID), 8th July, 2011 to 10th July, 2011; Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| 26 | "Parasitology and Public Health Soceity of Nigeria 34th Annual Conference, Federal University of Technology, Owerri(FUTO) 22-24 September 2010", (Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria), 22nd September, 2010 to 24th September, 2010; Federal University of Technology, Owerri(FUTO) |
| 27 | "5th Mim Pan-African Malaria Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.", (MIM), 2nd November, 2009 to 6th November, 2009; International Conference Center, Nairobi, Kenya. |
| 28 | "2. Parasitology and Public Health Soceity of Nigeria 33rd Annual Conference, Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto, 23-26th September 2009", (Parasitology and Public Health Soceity of Nigeria), 23rd September, 2009 to 26th September, 2009; Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "WHO, TDR, United Nations University and Monash University Malaysia MOOC on Implementation Research (IR) with focus on Infectious Diseases of Poverty (IDP)", (TDR/WHO), 6th November, 2017 to 3rd February, 2018; Virtual |
| 2 | "TDR/WHO Ethics and Research Codes for Applied Social Sciences for Public Health (Collaboration with the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases(TDR) of theWHO and with the support of Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Nigeria.)", (TDR/WHO), 1st April, 2008 to 4th April, 2008; Abuja |
| 3 | "Basic Molecular Biology Techniques for DNA Technology. Biotechnology Center, University of Agriculture Abeokuta, October 2006", (Biotechnology Center), 1st October, 2006 to 27th October, 2006; Biotechnology Center, University of Agriculture Abeokuta |