Dr. Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh
Dr. Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh is a SENIOR LECTURER in INTERNAL MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Internal Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | INTERNAL MEDICINE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | chukwuemeka odumegwu ojukwu university. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2023) November, 2023 to June, 2023 PhD Histopathology |
| 2 | National Postgraduate Medical College Of Nigeria. (Post-Doctorate Degree, September, 2017) October, 2009 to December, 2016 FMCP Internal Medicine/pulmonology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2006) January, 1999 to May, 2006 Medicine And Surgery |
| 4 | Holy Innocents Juniorate Convent Nkpor. (SSCE, December, 1997) January, 1991 to June, 1996 |
| 5 | Umuoshi Primary School Alor. (FSLC, December, 1994) January, 1985 to December, 1990 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | head of unit, Respiratory/pulmonology unit February, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Faculty Of Health Science Endowment And Fund Raising Committee July, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | External Examiner, COOUTH, Awka, Anambra State June, 2021 to June, 2021 |
| 4 | Examiner, IMSUTH, Orlu, Imo State May, 2021 to May, 2021 |
| 5 | Member, College Of Health Sciences Welfare Committee, NAU April, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | Member, Department Of Internal Medicine Exam Committee, NAU March, 2021 to Present |
| 7 | Member of Board, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Medical Centre November, 2019 to Present |
| 8 | Public Relation Officer, Medical And Dental Consultants Association Of Nigeria, COOUTH Chapter November, 2018 to April, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh1, Prince Udegbunam Ele2, Arthur Ebelenna Anyabolu2, Emeka Hyacinth Enemuo2, Chiemelu Dickson Emegoakor3, Chinedu Christian Ok. (2020, January) Pre-operative Pulmonary Assessment And Risk Factors For Post-operative Pulmonary Complications In Elective Abdominal Surgery In Nigeria , Vol. 4 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | 1 Emeka H. Enemuo , Chinyelu U. Ufoaroh , Felix E. Menkiti , Ejike C Okoli , Benedict S. Umeano , Kelechi C. Elendu. (2024, February), "Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension in Low- and Middle-income Countries: A Case Series", cross river journal of medicine, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 2 | Felix Emeka Menkiti, Igwebuike Victor Onyiaorah, Ifeoma Oluchukwu Menkiti, Cornelius Ozobia Ukah, Chisom God'swill Chigbo, Chukwudi Onyeaghana Okani, Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh, Franklyne Chinenye Akubukor, Adeiza Samuel Enesi, Ifeanyi Echezona Nwafor, Kenneth Ndubuisi Okafor. (2023, July), "Attitude to Autopsy Practice by Doctors in the South Eastern Part of Nigeria", Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | Chukwurah, S. N., Jisieike-Onuigbo, N. N., Onubogu, C. U., Kalu, S. O., Ufoaroh, C. U., Onah, S. K., Eleje, G. U., Mbanuzuru, V. A., Ezejiofor, O. I., Ezeude, C. M., Okpala C.I., Onah, C. E., Nweje, I. S., Ekwebene, O. C., Eze, K. C., Ugochukwu, E. F., & Ibe, C. C.. (2023, June), "Assessment of Immunity against Hepatitis B Virus among Children Aged 2-17 Years in Nnewi, Anambra State, South-East Nigeria: A Pilot Study.", Journal of Health and Medical Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 63-71 |
| 4 | Cyril Emeka Nwachukwu, Julius Nwachukwu, Boniface Chukwuneme Okpala , Chiugo Anastasia Nwachukwu, Ifeatu Ogochukwu Oranusi , Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh, Augusta Nkiruka Okpala, Chukwuemeka Jude Ofojebe, Osita Samuel Umeononihu, and Louis Anayo Nwajiaku. (2023, January), "A 7-year review of medical admission profile for clinical diseases in an intensive care unit of a low-resource setting", SAGE Open Medicine, Vol. 11, pp 1-7 |
| 5 | Shirley Nneka Chukwurah , Felix Emeka Menkiti , Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh , Ogochukwu Chioma Ofiaeli , Chisom God’swill Chigbo. A. O. Aloysius Odili Okoye. (2023, July), "Clinical, Endoscopic and Histopathological Patterns among Patients with Dyspepsia", Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, Vol. 21, (Issue 9), pp 154-165 |
| 6 | ANYABOLU Arthur Ebelenna, USHIE Simon Nkpeh , OKONKWO Robert Chuks, ENEMUO Emeka Hyacinth, UFOAROH Chinyelu Uchenna, CHUKUANUKWU Rebecca Chinyelu, CHUKWUMA George Okechukwu. (2023, March), "THE USE OF GENE XPERT MTB/MTB RIF ASSAY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF EXTRA- PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS AT NAUTH, NNEWI", Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 64-70 |
| 7 | Ufoaroh C U , Ihediohanma N E , Ele C P , Enemuo C H , Anyabolu A E , Ele P U. (2023, September), "PULMONARY EMBOLISM PRESENTING WITH REPETITIVE SEIZURES: A CASE REPORT.", Afrimedic journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 8 | Nnamdi Ikechukwu Nwosu1, Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh2, Chibundo Uchenna Nwaneli3, Obumneme B. Anyim1, Chioma R. Umeh4, Wilfred Chidi Ukemenam4. (2023, September), "High risk of obstructive sleep apnea among hypertensive patients in two tertiary centers in Nigeria", Journal of the Pan African Thoracic Society, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 137-145 |
| 9 | George Uchenna ElejeID1,2*, Ifeanyichukwu Uzoma Ezebialu3 , Joseph Tochukwu Enebe4 , Nnanyelugo Chima Ezeora4 , Emmanuel Onyebuchi UgwuID5 , Iffiyeosuo Dennis Ake6 , Ekeuda Uchenna Nwankwo7 , Perpetua Kelechi Enyinna4☯, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem OkoroID2☯, Chika Prince Asuoha8☯, Charlotte Blanche Oguejiofor2☯, Ejeatuluchukwu Obi9 , Chigozie Geoffrey OkaforID2☯, Angela Ogechukwu Ugwu10☯, Lydia Ijeoma Eleje11☯, Divinefavour Echezona Malachy1‡, Chukwunonso Emmanuel Ubammadu1 , Emeka Philip Igbodike2 , Chidebe Christian Anikwe2☯, Ifeoma Clara Ajuba12☯, Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh13, Richard Obinwanne Egeonu2‡, Lazarus Ugochukwu Okafor2 , Chukwunonso Isaiah Enechukwu2 , Sussan Ifeyinwa Nweje14☯, Onyedika Promise Anaedu2‡, Odigonma Zinobia Ikpeze2‡, Boniface Chukwuneme Okpala1,2☯, Ekene Agatha Emeka15‡, Chijioke Stanley NzeukwuID3 , Ifeanyi Chibueze Aniedu3☯, Emmanuel Chidi Chukwuka3 , Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna16, David Chibuike IkwukaID17‡, Chisom God’swill Chigbo18, Chiemezie Mac-Kingsley Agbanu2‡, Chidinma Ifechi Onwuka5 , Malarchy Ekwunife Nwankwo2‡, Henry Chinedu Nneji2 , Kosisochukwu Amarachukwu OnyeukwuID2 , Boniface Uwaezuoke Odugu4 , Sylvester Onuegbunam Nweze4 , Ifeanyi Johnson Onyekpa4 , Kenneth Chukwudi EzeID19‡, Shirley Nneka Chukwurah13‡, Joseph Oukwu Ugboaja2‡, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu1. (2023, May), "Efficacy and safety of Mojeaga remedy in combination with conventional oral iron therapy for correcting anemia in obstetric population: A phase II randomized pilot clinical trial", PLOS ONE |
| 10 | George Uchenna Eleje1,2* , Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude3 , Celestine Ogonna Oguejiofor3 , Charlotte Blanche Oguejiofor2 , Iffiyeosuo Dennis Ake4 , Patrick Maxwell Uche5 , Ifeoma Clara Ajuba6 , Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh3 , Ekene Agatha Emeka7 , Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna8 , Chisom God’swill Chigbo9 , Kindness Chidi Irikannu10 and Ekeuda Uchenna Nwankwo. (2022, September), "Topical and Capsular RM Diabetes Wound Cure for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer", surgical case reports |
| 11 | Ezekiel U.Nwankwo,Chinyelu U.Ufoaroh,Chukwuemeka Igwebuike,Victor I Modekwe. (2022, June), "buruli ulcer of the foot in an urban dweller:a case report and review of literature", orient journal of medicine, Vol. 34, (Issue 1) |
| 12 | EN Umeadi,ST Echendu, Ufoaroh CU,Igwe WC,Ezeudu CE,Anyabolu EN,Ebenebe JC,Egbuonu I. (2022, June), "vitamin D and acute respiratory infections in children", Nigerian Medical Journal, Vol. 63, (Issue 3), pp 204-212 |
| 13 | Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh, Chidimma Adaobi Onwurah, Victor Ahaoma Mbanuzuru, Chidimma Ifeyinwa Mmaju, Shirley Nneka Chukwurah, Chukwudi Christian Umenz. (2021, January), "Biochemical Changes In Tuberculosis", pan African medical journal, Vol. 38, (Issue 66) |
| 14 | Johnson NG, Ibekwute IS, Ufoaroh CU, Ejikeme JO.. (2021, March), "Monitoring And Prediction Of Crop Yield In Anambra State Nigeria Using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index.", international journal of innovative environmental studies research, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 33-44 |
| 15 | EN Umeadi,ST Echendu, Ufoaroh CU,Igwe WC,Ezeudu CE,Anyabolu EN,Ebenebe JC,Egbuonu I. (2021, December), "sociodermographic factors for vitamin D levels for children with acute respiratory infections", Open Journal of Pediatrics,, Vol. 11, pp 759-769 |
| 16 | C.U.Ufoaroh, E.N.Anyabolu, I.C.Okoye, I.S.Chinweuba. (2021, February), "Profiles Of Tuberculosis Patients: A Single Center Experience In A Semi-urban Tuberculosis Center In Southeast Nigeria", West African Journal of Medicine, Vol. 38, (Issue 2) |
| 17 | Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh1, Overcomer Nnaemeka Agah2, Nnamdi Morah1, Ernest Ndukaife Anyabolu3. (2020, September), "Hemiballismus In Subcortical Lacunar Infarcts", Nigerian journal of medicine, Vol. 29, (Issue 3) |
| 18 | Ernest Ndukaife Anyabolu1, Innocent Chukwuemeka Okoye1, Innocent Ijezie Chukwuonye2, Arthur Ebelenna Anyabolu3, Kenneth Chukwueloka Dike4, Chinyelu Uc. (2020, April), "Minor Blunt Injury‑induced Rhabdomyolysis From A Road Traffic Accident In Nigeria", Nigerian Medical Journal, Vol. 61, (Issue 2), pp 102 |
| 19 | N Nwosu, FC Ugoeze, CU Ufoaroh, E Omejua, O Anyim. (2020, December), "8. Knowledge Attitude And Practice Regarding Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Medical Doctors In Southern Nigeria.", West African Journal of Medicine, Vol. 37, (Issue 7), pp 783-789 |
| 20 | Shirley N CHUKWURAH, Simon N USHIE, Felix E EZENEKWE3, Ejeye O UGWUNZE1, Chinyelu U UFOAROH1, Nkechi P MADUEKWE2.. (2020, November), "Community Acquired Pyogenic Liver Abscess Caused By A Nosocomial Organism: A Case Report", orient journal of medicine, Vol. 33, (Issue 3) |
| 21 | C.U.Ufoaroh, E.N.Anyabolu, I.C.Okoye, I.I.Chukwuonye, A.E.Anyabolu, K.C.Dike. (2020, December), "Performance Of Multiple True Or False Options With Negative Scoring Schemes Against Single Best Of Five Answer Options In A Medical School.", West African Journal of Medicine, Vol. 37, (Issue 7), pp 819-824 |
| 22 | Ernest Ndukaife Anyabolu1*, Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh2, Innocent Chukwuemeka Okoye1, Desmond Onyebuchukwu Ekeh3, Nkechinyere Anulika Chukwumobi3, Arthu. (2020, August), "Educational Status And Risks Of Cardiovascular Disease In Awka, Southeast Nigeria", Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, |
| 23 | Njelita I.A, Nwachukwu C.C, Umeh U.M, Ufoaroh C.U, Eyisi I.G, Okafor D.C. (2019, March), "Tuberculosis Treatment Outcome In A Tertiary Hospital In South Eastern Nigeria; A Five Year Retrospective Study", world journal of innovative research, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 31-36 |
| 24 | 5. CC Umenzekwe, AE Onyido, JU Anumba, MO Iroezindu, US Unigwe, SB Udoette, CU Ufoaoroh, IN Nwafor, PT Nwachukwu and IE Onah.. (2019, March), "perception of hivaids among rural secondary students in Uga,Aguata local government area Anambra state", Journal of clinical infectious Diseases and practice |
| 25 | Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh1, Prince Udegbunam Ele2, Arthur Ebelenna Anyabolu2, Emeka Hyacinth Enemuo2, Chiemelu Dickson Emegoakor3, Chinedu Christian Ok. (2019, March), "Pre-operative Pulmonary Assessment And Risk Factors For Post-operative Pulmonary Complications In Elective Abdominal Surgery In Nigeria", African Health sciences, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 1745-1756 |
| 26 | Chidinma Ifeyinwa Mmaju1, Peter Osezele Okonudo1*, Gladys Ahaneku2 and Ufoaroh Chinyelu Uchenna2. (2019, June), "Comparative Analysis Of Clinical History, Sociodemographic, Behavioural Factors And Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Hypertensive In Awka, Nigeria", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 31, (Issue 6), pp 1-8 |
| 27 | Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh1, Ernest Ndukaife Anyabolu*2 Ifunanya Stellamaris Chinweuba3, Innocent Chukwuemeka Okoye2 and Ifeoma Anne Njelita4. (2019, November), "MORTALITY PATTERN IN MEDICAL WARDS IN CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, AWKA, NIGERIA", European Journal of Pharmaceutical and medical research, Vol. 6, (Issue 12), pp 3-10 |
| 28 | Uchenna Chinyelu Ufoaroh1 and Ernest Ndukaife Anyabolu*2,3. (2018, September), "PANCREATIC TUBERCULOSIS MIMICKING PANCREATIC TUMOR: A CASE REPORT IN ANAMBRA, NIGERIA", European Journal of Pharmaceutical and medical research, Vol. 5, (Issue 10), pp 1-4 |
| 29 | 2. Ernest Ndukaife Anyabolu, Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh, Innocent Chukwuemeka Okoye.. (2018, August), "Gender Cardiovascular Risks In Awka Nigeria.", American Journal of medicine and medical sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 11), pp 336-340 |
| 30 | CC Umenzekwe*, AE Onyido, JU Anumba, MO Iroezindu, US Unigwe, SB Udoette, CU Ufoaro, IN Nwafia, PT Nwachukwu and Isegbe Emmanuel Onah. (2018, May), "Perception Of HIV/AIDS Among Rural Secondary Students In UGA, Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of clinical infectious Diseases and practice, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 31 | AE Anyabolu, EH Enemuo, PU Ele, FC Ugoeze, CU Ufoaro, CT Nwagbara, CO Ukah, ME Onwukamuche, CO Ndukwe. (2013, February), "Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis With Complications At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria: A Case Report.", Afrimedic journal |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Chinyelu uchenna Ufoaroh,Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Somto Celestine Ngonadi,Ebube BelieveGod Akosa,Ejike Chiedozie Okoli. (2022, July), "Disseminated Tuberculosis in a vaccinated 8year old child-Case report", Nigerian Medical Association Anambra branch |
| 2 | chukwurah SN,Jisieike-onuigbo NN,Onubogu CU,Ufoaroh CU,Onah SK,Ezejiofor OI,Eleje GU,Ezeude CM. (2022, July), "assessment of immunityagainst HBV among children", Nigerian Medical Association Anambra branch |
| 3 | Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh, Chidimma Adaobi Onwurah, Victor Ahaoma Mbanuzuru, Chidimma Ifeyinwa Mmaju, Shirley Nneka Chukwurah, Chukwudi Christian Umenz. (2020, November), "Biochemical Changes In Tuberculosis", |
| 4 | Eke COU, Mbata GC, Ele PU, Anyabolu AE, Enemuo EH, Ufoaroh CU. (2020, November), "(7) Point Of Care Lung Ultrasound In The Clinical Evaluation Of Adult Community Acquired Pneumonia At Ther Federal Medical Centre Owerri-A Case Series", |
| 5 | Ufoaroh CU, Onwukwe CH, Enemuo EH, Chukwuka E, Ele PU, Anyabolu AE. (2019, July), "(4) Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis- An Eighteen Month Experience Of A South Eastern Nigerian Tertiary Health Facility.", |
| 6 | Ufoaroh CU, Anyabolu AE, Enemuo EH, Aneke SP, Onwurah CA, Nwokolo C, Chinweuba IS, Ele PU. (2019, November), "(6) Smoking Prevalence Among Pre-clinical Medical Undergraduates And Health Professional Students Of College Of Health Sciences NAU Nnewi.", |
| 7 | , Anyabolu AE, Enemuo EH, Ele PU, Okonkwo RC, Onwunzo MC, Chukwuka CP, Ufoaroh UC, Aneke SP, Anikwe J, UgwunzeCO, Onwurah CA. (2015, November), "(3) The Detection Of Rifampicin Resistance Using The Genexpert MTB/RIF Assay In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi", |
| 8 | Ele PU, Anyabolu AE, Enemuo EH, Aneke SP, Ufoaorh CU, Ugoeze FC Anikwe JC, Onwukwe CH,. (2014, November), "(1) Evaluation Of Pulmonary Function Indices In Morticians In Anambra State, South East Nigeria.", |
| 9 | Anyabolu AE, Enemuo EH, Ele PU, Ugoeze FC Ufoaroh CU, Aneke SP, Analo VC. (2014, November), "(2) Sarcoidosis: A Case Report At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Anambra State.", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "PURE TONE HEARING THRESHOLD AMONG PATIENTS RECEIVING ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT AT NAUTH NNEWI" (2024). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Ifeanyi Echezona Nwafor |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "PATS MECOR level 2" (June, 2023 to June, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by liverpool school of tropical medicine,American Thoracic society |
| 2 | Awardee: "PATS MECOR Level 1" (August, 2022 to October, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Liverpool School of Tropical medicine |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "5th MBBS Main 2023" (August, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "COOUTH 5th MBBS Main Examination" (June, 2021 to June, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "IMSU 5th MBBS Main Examination" (May, 2021 to May, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "IMSU 5th MBBS Main Examination" (November, 2021 to November, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | PROGRAMME DIRECTOR, "POSTGRADUATE COORDINATOR ACADEMICS" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | post graduate cordinator, "department of medicine post graduate committee" (May, 2023) |
| 3 | MEMBER, "ETHICS,MORALS AND MENTORING COMMITTEE" (November, 2023) |
| 4 | unit head, "Respiratory/pulmonology unit" (February, 2022) |
| 5 | member, "department of Internal medicine Exam committee" (March, 2021) |
| 6 | member, "college of health science welfare committee" (April, 2021) |
| 7 | member, "college of health science endowment and fund raising" (April, 2021) |
| 8 | member, "Board of university medical centre" (November, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "medical and dental consultants association of nigeria" (member since 2019), http://nigerianthoracicsociety.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigeria Thoracic society" - AM2016-017 (member since 2012), http://nigerianthoracicsociety.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "Tissues And Organ Donation: Scope Prospects And Ethical Challenges", (Nigerian Medical Associastion, Anambra Branch), 5th August, 2021 to 6th August, 2021; Sen. Uche Ekwunife Event centre, Awka |
| 2 | "Non-communicable Lung Diseases In Nigeria; Increasing Trend", (NIGERIAN THORACIC SOSIETY(NTS)), 19th November, 2020 to 20th November, 2020; Nnewi/Asaba |
| 3 | "The Environment And Lung Diseases: Clinical Impact Of The Dysfunctional Ecosystem.", (NIGERIAN THORACIC SOSIETY(NTS)), 21st November, 2019 to 22nd November, 2019; Calabar |
| 4 | "BUILDING STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS TO END TB IN NIGERIA", (Stop TB partnership Nigeria), 17th July, 2019 to 18th July, 2019; International conference centre, Abuja |
| 5 | "Household Air Pollution & Lung Health", (NIGERIAN THORACIC SOSIETY(NTS)), 10th November, 2015 to 13th November, 2015; Ibom hall,IBB avenue, Uyo |