Mr. Uchenna Athanasius Ubaka
Mr. Uchenna Athanasius Ubaka is a LECTURER I in PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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 |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, March, 2019) August, 2011 to March, 2019 M.Sc. Public Health Parasitology |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2005) September, 1999 to August, 2003 B.Sc. Zoology |
| 3 | Ozara Akukwa Technical School, Umuchu, Aguata. (SSCE, August, 1996) September, 1990 to June, 1995 SSCE |
| 4 | Mbarafor Primary School, Ozara Akukwa Umuchu. (FSLC, August, 1991) January, 1984 to November, 1990 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer, Department of Parasitology/Entomology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University August, 2019 to Present |
| 2 | Senior Executive Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2011 to August, 2019 |
| 3 | Senior Science Teacher, China Foundation Secondly School, Onitsha January, 2010 to January, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Athanasius Uchenna Ubaka. (2010, July) Biology At Your Disposal Maris up-date and graphics prints, Onitsha, I.S.B.N: 978-8084-46-7, pp 177 pages |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Okwuonu, E.S., Anyaoha, E.U., Ukwueze, C.B., Gopep, N.S., Ubaka, U.A., Agbedo, E.C., Nwankwo, C.L., Ezeamii, P.C., Abasilim, O.R., Amoke, B.C. Okoye, I.C.. (2024, July) PREVALENCE OF MALARIA AMONG 1-15 YEAR CHILDREN AND THE AWARENESS AND ACCEPTABILITY OF MALARIA VACCINE IN NSUKKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA eBook ISBN: 978-81-976653-1-8 ; Print ISBN: 978-81-976653-0-1, Volume 1 Cpapter 6, Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 64-83 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Nzeukwu, C. I., Ubaka, U. A., Okwuonu, E. S., Imakwu, C. A., Nnanna, C. E., Irikannu, K. C., Ezeamii, P. C., Ukonze C. B.. (2024, March), "Prevalence of human intestinal helminths in Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology (NJP), Vol. 45, (Issue 1), pp 10-20 |
| 2 | Okeke, O.A, Nwabumere, S.M., Nwadike, C.C., Udeh, P.N., Ishar, C.O., Ubaka, U.A., Imakwu, C.A.. (2024, June), "MALARIA AND TYPHOID CO-INFECTION AMONG CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE AT CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", African Journal of Biology and Medical Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 187-197 |
| 3 | Okeke, O. A., Muoghalu, C.V., Udeh, N.P., Nnatuanya, I.O., Nwadike, C.C., Afoemezie, P.I., Ikeh, I.M., Ishar, C.O., Imakwu, C.A, Ubaka, U.A.. (2024, June), "MOSQUITO SPECIES COMPOSITION, DIVERSITY AND RELATIVE ABUNDANCE IN SCIENCE VILLAGE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 1644-1659 |
| 4 | Irrikannu, K.C., Umeanaeto, P.U., Nzeukwu, C.I., Ubaka, U.A., Uzochukwu, C.U., Obiefule, I.E. AND Nwobodo, V.O.G.. (2024, January), "molecular characterization of Anopheles gambiae complex in communities affected by flood in Anambra East L.G.A, Southeastern Nigeria", Innovative Research in Biotechnology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 5 | Imakwu, C.A., Ubaka, U.A., Okoye, J.O., Nzeukwu, C.I., Okeke, O.A., Idigo, M.A., Obiefule, I.E. & Uzochukwu, C.U.. (2024, March), "Larvicidal Effect of Azadirachta indica Extract on Aedes aegypti in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Environment, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 33-40 |
| 6 | Oparaku, N.F., Okwuonu, E.S., Eze, C.M., Ubaka, U.A., Ezenwaji, N.E., Andong, F.A., Isirue, A.M.C., Ezeamii, P.C., & Nnanna, C.E.. (2024, March), "Co-infections of malaria and hepatitis B among pregnant women in Igbo-Eze North LGA of Enugu State, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology (NJP), Vol. 45, (Issue 1) |
| 7 | Cyril Ali Imakwu, Uchenna Athanasius Ubaka*, Muojeke Chiamaka Blessing, Elijah Sunday Okwuonu, Chibumma Immaculata Nzeukwu, Obiageli Anthonia Okeke, Festus Chizoba Eze, Patra Chisom Ezeamii. (2023, November), "Prevalence of malaria infection and associated risk factors in Adazi-Enu, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Recent Research in Life Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 47-53, ISSN 2349-7823 |
| 8 | Okwuonu, E.S., Obiomalemoha, A.M., Ubaka, U.A*., Eze, F.C., MGBOJI, O.A., Okeke, O.A.,...Nnanna, C.E.. (2023, November), "Prevalence of Malaria Parasites among Children from 1 – 15 Years of Age at Bishop Shanahan Hospital Nsukka Enugu State, Nigeria", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 135-146 |
| 9 | Uchenna Athanasius Ubaka, Elijah Sunday Okwuonu, Chibunma Immaculata Nzeukwu... Angela Chinyelu Ekwunife. (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 |
| 10 | Ikpeze, O.O., Eze, C.G., Ngenegbo, U.C....Ubaka, A.U. (2020, December), "Some Physico-chemical Parameters of Atavu River that Influence Gastropod Density at Amagunze Nigeria", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 195-210, Article Number: SAJP.63008 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Ubaka, U.A., Ekwunife, C.A.. (2019, March), "Snail Fauna and Schistosoma haematobium transmission patterns in Freshwater systems of Ishielu LGA, Ebomyi State, Nigeria". College of Postgraduate Studies, NAU, Awka, My Reg No: NAU/PG/MSc/2011586002P |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Imakwu, C.A, Jimmy, P.E, Umeanaeto, P.U., Ubaka, U.A., Iwueze, M.O., Okeke, O.A., Amana, G.U., Elosiuba, N.V., Uzochukwu, C.U., Nzeukwu, C.I.. (2023, October), "Prevalence and associated risk factors of intestinal parasites among farmers in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria", Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), pp Page 31 of book of Abstract, Paper no: PPSN/2023/ABS/062 |
| 2 | Irikannu, K.C., Ifediba, D.A.C., Uduchi, I.O., Obiefule, I. E., Ubaka, U.A., Aniefuna, C.O.. (2023, October), "Synanthropic Flies Associated with Refuse Dump in Internally Displaced Persons' Camps in Anambra State.", Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), pp page 36, Paper no: PPSN/2023/ABS/072 |
| 3 | Uchenna, Athanasius Ubaka*, Elijah Sunday Okwuonu, patra Chisom Ezeamii and Ikem Chris Okoye. (2023, June), "Drug Resistance in Treatment of Malaria", Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), South East Zone, pp My abstract is on page 39 of the book of abstract, Conference paper at Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria, South East zone Symposium. My abstract no is SE/PPSN/2023/ABS/37 |
| 4 | Obiefule, I.E., Okafor, O.F., Uzochukwu, C.U., Ubaka, A.U., Imakwu, C.A., Ukonze, C.B.. (2023, October), "Toxicity of Petroleum oil aqueous leaf extract of Azadirachta indica on the Fourth instar larva of Aedes aegypti", |
| 5 | Nzeukwu, C.I., Ndubuisi, C.V., Imakwu, C.A., Irrikannu, K.C., Umeanaeto, P.U., Ukonze, C.B., Ubaka, A.U, Chikwendu, J.I.. (2023, October), "Parasitic Evaluation of Water Sources in Awka-North Local Government Area, Anambra State", Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), pp 36, Paper no in the book of Abstract: PPSN/2023/ABS/071 |
| 6 | Elijah S. Okwuonu, Festus, C. Eze, Olanrewaju, A, Mgboji, Nkiruka F. Oparaku, Uchenna, A. Ubaka...Ikem, C. Okoye. (2023, November), "Abundance and Distribution of Female Anopheles Mosquitoes and Prevalence of Malaria Infection in Nsukka Local Government Area", Society for Animal and Environmental Biology, Abstract Accepted for Presentation |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Okwuonu, E.S., Ibe, N.P., Mgboji, O.A., Ubaka, U.A., Nwosu, C.G., Ukwueze, C.B., Felix, O.M. and Ani, C.P,. "Prevalence of hypoglycaemia among malaria-infected women attending antenatal clinics in Abakpa Nike in Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria", (Preprint, 2024 February) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Vice-Chairman, "Faculty of Biosciences Welfare Committee" (February, 2023) |
| 2 | Secretary, "Departmental Board" (December, 2019 to March, 2021) |
| 3 | Member, "Departmental of Parasitology/Entomology Budgets/Purchases Committee" (December, 2019 to March, 2021) |
| 4 | Chairman, "Personnel Unit of Registry Welfare Association" (August, 2011) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN)" - 591 (member since 2021), https://ppsn.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Global Control, Elimination and Eradication of Public Health Diseases - a Reflection", (Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN)), 11th October, 2023 to 14th October, 2023; Grand Amari Hotel and Resort Graceland Estate Egbeada, Owerri |
| 2 | "Security Challenges and its Impact on Diagnosis, Treatment and Control of Parasitic Infection in South-East Nigeria", (Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), South East Zone), 20th June, 2023 to 22nd June, 2023; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State. |
| 3 | "Security Challenges and its Impact on Diagnosis, Treatment and Control of Parasitic Infection in South-East Nigeria.", (Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), South East Zone), 20th June, 2023 to 22nd June, 2023; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State. |
| 4 | "Public Health. Tourism & Emergence of Pandemics", (Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN)), 4th October, 2021 to 8th October, 2021; National Space Research and Development Agency, Obasanjo Space Centre, Abuja |