Lady Nkechi Evelyn Ekekwe

Lady Nkechi Evelyn Ekekwe is a LECTURER I in MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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I AM LADY EKEKWE EVELYN NKECHI EMPLOYED AS A MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST AT NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI CAMPUS .MY PRESENT POSITION HAS EXPOSED ME TO A WIDE FIELD OF LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS AND RESEARCHES . MY QUALIFICATIONS , TRANINGS AND WILLINGNESS TO LEARN HAS HELPED ME EXTEND MY CAPABILITIES IN TEACHING AND SUPERVISINGS STUDENTS, LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS , RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS. A LADY OF THE KNIGHT OF ST. MULMBA NIGERIA AND CURRENTLY PURSUING A PhD IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND PARASITOLOGY.

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Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department/Sub-Unit:
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY ULI, ANAMBRA STATE. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2022)
April, 2019 to August, 2022
PhD Public Health And Parasitology
2CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY ULI, ANAMBRA STATE. (Master Degree, August, 2018)
July, 2016 to February, 2018
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PUBLIC HEALTH AND PARASITIOLOGY
3CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY ULI, ANAMBRA STATE. (Post-Graduate Degree, January, 2016)
July, 2013 to July, 2015
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA
4ARMY DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL. (SSCE, January, 1992)
January, 1987 to November, 1989
SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
5GOVERNMENT CENTRE. (GCE, December, 1991)
September, 1991 to September, 1991
SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer 1, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus
December, 2023 to Present
2HEAD OF LABORATORY UNITS, MEDICAL LAB SCIENCE DEPARTMENT NAU NNEWI CAMPUS
September, 2019 to Present
3ASSISTANT CHIEF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, MEDICAL LAB SCIENCE DEPARTMENT NAU NNEWI CAMPUS
May, 2008 to Present
4CHIEF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST INCHARGE, LISDOM REFERENCE LABORATORIES , ZETA /SAFETY MEDICAL LABORATORIES AND ECON MEDICAL LABORATORIES ONITSHA.
February, 1998 to May, 2008

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Anameze C.E., Emmyegebe I.O., Anyaegbunam L.C., Ogoamaka I.J., Uba B.O., Odumodu O.A.,Ezeigwe C., Kamalu N.L., Chukwubuude C.B., Akaogu O., Ezekwueme E.N., Emmyegbe C.C., Obiefoka O.S., Ezenwata S.I., Ilechukwu C.C. (2023, September), "Qualitative and Quantitatve Phytohemical Analysis of Gongronema Latifolium Leaf Extract; Implication for the treatment of Helminthiasis.", IPS Journal of Applied Microbiolgy and Biotechnology, pp 12-15
2Eze C.C.,Ekekwe E.N.,Ezenwata I.S.,Frank O.N.,Okorie I.U.,Anaebonam E.,Nweze K.E. and Onyemeka R.M.. (2021, September), "Municipal Waste: Effescts on the Physico-Chemical and Microbiological Parameters of Otamiri River in Owerri,Nigeria.", Asian Journal of Basic Science and Research., Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 98-109
3AKULE J.C., EKWUNIFE A.C., UMEANAETO P.U., AMILO G.I., OCHIABUTO O.M.T.B.., ONWUSOANYA U.F., IRIKANNU.K.C., EKEKWE E.N.. (2017, June), "A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES FOR MALARIA", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCHES IN HEALTH CARE AND NURSING, pp 77-78
4OBI.M.C.., OCHIABUTO O.M.T.B.., ODILI F.., ONWUSOANYA U.F., EKEKWE E.N., AKULUE T.I, EKWUNOH P.O., CHIJIOKE O.U. AND OBEAGU E.I.,. (2017, February), "ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF H.PYLORI FROM CULTIVATED COMMERCIALLY SOLD VEGETABLES AND SALADS FROM SOME SELECTED TOWNS (NNEWI AND ODEKPE) IN ANAMBRA STATE.", WORLD JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES, pp 55-64
5OCHIABUTO O.M.T.B., OGBACHALU O.M., OBI.C.M., EKEKWE E.N., AND UNEZE.B.C. (2017, April), "STREPTOCOCCUS PHARANGITIS IN SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ORAUKWU ,SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA : A RISK FACTOR FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RHEUMATIC FEVER.", EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, pp 145-151
6S.I.Ogenyi, A.A.Ngokere, A.O.Onyemelukwe, T.P.P.Choji, A.O.Oluboyo, R.C.Chukwuanukwu, E.N.Ekekwe, P.O.Manafa. (2015, June), "Effect of Ethanolic Crude Extracts of NauclealatifolianSmiith (Rubiaceae) Leaves , Fruits , Stems and Roots Barks on the Liver of Chinchilla Rabbit.", European Journal of Medicinal Plants, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 1-8
7Oguwike F.N.,Olisah M.C.,Nwadighoha A.N.,Emenuga V.N. and Ezekwueme E.N.. (2014, February), "Evaluation of Pathogenic Bacterial Contamination in Roadside African Salad[Manihot Esculenta]and their effect in the gastro intestinal system of subjescts in Enugu Nigeria .", IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences., Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 01-00
8OCHIABUTO O.M.T.B., EZUKUMALU B., OKOEKE O.C., OKOLI.A.., OBI C.M., AKULU J.C., EZEKWUEME E.N. AND ONWUASOANYA U.FE J.C., EZEKWUEME E.N., AND ONWUSANY. (2014, September), "PREVALENCE OF DERMATOPHYTES IN FAIRLY-USED SHOES SOLD IN NNEWI MARKET, SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA .", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ., pp 36-41
9P.O MANAFA., R.C CHUKWUNUKWU ., C.P UGOCHUKWU., J.I IKECHEBELU., C.C ONYENEKWE.., A.O OLUBOYO., N.E EZEKWUEME., A.O ONYEMELUKWE., I.P EZEKWUEME., N.. (2012, March), "ASSESMENT OF LIPID PROFILE IN HIV SEROPOSITIVE PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ATTENDING ANTE-NATAL CLINIC IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSIPTAL ,NNEWI,ANAMBRA STATE", NIGERIA ORIENT JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, pp 40-44
Other Relevant Publications
1EZEKWUEME EVELYN NKECHI. "INCIDENCE PATTERN AND TRENDS OF SCABIES ON RANDOMLY SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA", (Research Work, 2021 August)
2EZEKWUEME EVELYN NKECHI. "CYST AND OVA OF HUMAN INTESTINAL PARASITES ASSOCIATED WITH SOLANIUM AETHIOPICUM IN OGBARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE", (Research Work, 2018 November)
3EZEKWUEME EVELYN NKECHI. "COMPARATIVE STUDY ON MALARIA DIAGNOSIS USING RAPID DIAGNOSTIC KITS AND MICROSCOPY.", (Research Work, 2015 August)
4EZEKWUEME EVELYN NKECHI. "BACTERIAL LOAD OF MEAT PIES SOLD IN ENUGU METROPOLIS", (Research Work, 1997 December)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "PARASITOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH SOCIETY OF NIGERIA" (member since 2015), http:ppsn.org.ng
2Associate Member, "ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE COUNCIL OF NIGERIA" - RA 6671 (member since 1997), http:mlscn.gov.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM", (ASSOCIATION OF FEMALE MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS OF NIGERIA, ANAMBRA STATE BRANCH.), 22nd September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; Emmaus House , Awka, Anambra State
2"ROLE IN CURBING INCESSANT INSECURITY IN FOOD , IMPROVED HEALTHCARE AND ENVIROMENTAL MANAGEMENT", (ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN IN SCIEWNCE FOR THE DEVELOPING WORLD SOUTH-EAST ZONE), 10th May, 2022 to 13th May, 2022; ENUGU
3"COMPARATIVE STUDY ON MALARIA DIAGNOSIS USING MICROSCOPY AND RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TEST KIT", (BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH GROUP NAUTH), 20th April, 2016 to 23rd April, 2016; AWKA , ANAMBRA STATE
4"COMPARATIVE STUDY ON MALARIA DIAGNOSIS USING MICROSCOPY AND RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TEST", (BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH GROUP NAUTH), 20th April, 2016 to 23rd April, 2016; AWKA , ANAMBRA STATE
Workshops
1"OVERVIEW /GENELOGY/BASICS OF COVID -19", (ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS OF NIGERIA), 7th September, 2020 to 7th September, 2020; ANAMBRA STATE
2"BASELINE DATA FOR WIDAL ,HEPATITIS B&C AND BODY MASS INDEX", (ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS OF NIGERIA), 7th August, 2013 to 7th August, 2013; ANAMBRA STATE
3"BASELINE DATA FOR WIDAL ,HEPATITIS B&C AND BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)", (ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS OF NIGERIA), 5th August, 2013 to 5th August, 2013; ANAMBRA STATE
4"QUALITY ESSENTIALS IN MEDICAL LABORATORY PRACTICE: DOCUMENTATION AND PROCESSING", (GUILD OF MEDICAL LABORATORY DIRECTORS), 8th July, 2013 to 9th July, 2013; ENUGU
5"MALARIA DIAGNOSIS", (ROLL BACK MALARIA INITIATIVE), 12th July, 2012 to 22nd July, 2012; PHYSICAL IN PERSON
6"TRAINING ON POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH", (SAFETY BIOMEDICAL LIMITED), 10th November, 2009 to 12th November, 2009; ENUGU