Dr. Ukamaka Chinyere Onubogu

Dr. Ukamaka Chinyere Onubogu is a READER in PAEDIATRICS Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Ukamaka Chinyere Onubogu

Staff Profile

I am Lecturer of Paediatrics with special interest in Neonatology and Paediatric Infectious Diseases (particularly paediatric HIV, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV [PMTCT] and Childhood tuberculosis). I am a fellow of the West African College of Physians and National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Paediatrics Faculty

I am currently the Focal Person for Paediatric HIV in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi and Anambra State. I have diligently contributed towards improving the outcomes of children infected or affected by HIV through researches, clinical services, and building the capacity of resident doctors, medical officers and other cadre of health care workers on Paediatric HIV management. 

I am passionate about conducting researches on HIV and PMTCT, and have many publications in international and local journals on neonatology, Paediatric HIV, PMTCT, and related fields.

Personal Information

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Paediatrics, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Department/Sub-Unit:
PAEDIATRICS

Social Profiles

Interest Areas

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Post-Graduate Degree, June, 2021)
October, 2016 to November, 2019
MSc MCH (Tropical Paediatric) Maternal And Child Health (Tropical Paediatrics)
2National Postgraduate Medical College Of Nigeria. (Post-Doctorate Degree, September, 2015)
July, 2007 to December, 2014
FMCPaed Paediatrics
3West African College Of Physicians. (Post-Doctorate Degree, April, 2012)
July, 2007 to April, 2012
FWACP (Paed) Paediatrics
4Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2001)
September, 1994 to November, 2001
MBBS Medicine And Surgery
5Girls Secondary School Obosi. (SSCE, June, 1992)
January, 1988 to June, 1992
SSCE
6Trans Ekulu River Primary School Enugu. (FSLC, July, 1987)
September, 1980 to July, 1986
FSLC

Relevant/Working Experience

1State President, Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Anambra Chapter
December, 2021 to Present
2Departmental ICT Officer, Paediatrics Department, College Of Health Sciences, NAU
June, 2021 to Present
3Key Opinion Leader ELMA Grant Project Anambra State, Cinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
September, 2020 to Present
4President Elect, Medical Women Association Of Nigeria, Anambra Chapter
December, 2019 to December, 2021
5Member, Research Ethics Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi
November, 2019 to Present
6Secretary, Committee on Curriculum Development for MSc and PhD degrees in Paediatrics and Child Health, Paediatrics Department, College Of Health Sciences, NAU
October, 2019 to Present
7Coordinator, Skills acquisition/simulation laboratory for undergraduate training, Paediatrics Department, College Of Health Sciences, NAU
October, 2019 to May, 2021
8Honorary Consultant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi
May, 2019 to Present
9Senior Lecturer (Paediatrics Department, Medicine Faculty), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
February, 2019 to Present
10• Focal person Paediatric HIV Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi
January, 2019 to Present
11Chairman, Infectious Diseases Subgroup of NAUTH Research Society
March, 2018 to Present
12Consultant Special Grade, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi
January, 2017 to Present
13National Internal Auditor, Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Medical Women Association Of Nigeria (MWAN)
August, 2015 to September, 2017
14Member Paediatric ART sub-Committee, Federal Ministry Of Health (National AIDS And STI Control Programme)
July, 2014 to Present
15Hospital Consultant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi
December, 2012 to December, 2016
16Senior Registrar, Paediatrics Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State
June, 2009 to December, 2012
17Registrar, Paediatrics Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State
July, 2007 to May, 2009
18Resident Medical Officer, General Hospital, Ekwulobia, Anambra State
September, 2005 to July, 2007
19Medical Officer (NYSC), Nitel Health Centre, Oshodi Lagos
September, 2003 to September, 2004
20Housemanship, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi
March, 2002 to February, 2003

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Federal Ministry of Health. (2020, November) Chapter 6, 2020 National Guidelines for HIV Prevention Treatment and Care Federal Ministry of Health
2Federal Ministry of Health. (2020, November) Chapter 7, 2020 National Guidelines for HIV Prevention Treatment and Care Federal Ministry of Health
Journal Articles
1Ifezulike CC, Okeke KN, Onubogu CU, Echendu ST, Odita AO, Agu NV, Ezeogu J, Onah SK.. (2023, April), "Pattern of Neurological Disorders among Children Presenting at the Neurology Unit of Tertiary Hospital in Awka", Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Vol. 13, pp 53-62
2Eleje GU, Loto OM, Usman HA, Onubogu CU, Fiebai PO, Akaba GO, et al.. (2023, July), "A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Prevalence of Triplex Infections (Combined Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus) among Pregnant Women in Nigeria", Obstetrics and Gynecology International, Vol. 2023, (Issue 3551297), pp 1-14
3Chukwurah SN, Jisieike-Onuigbo NN, Onubogu CU, Kalu SO, Ufoaroh CU, Onah SK, et al.. (2023, January), "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
4Agu NV, Okeke KN, Echendu ST, Onubogu CU, Ebenebe JC, Ulasi TO et al.. (2023, July), "Socio-Demographic Factors Associated with Obesity among Adolescents in Secondary School in Onitsha, South East Nigeria", Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Vol. 13, pp 85-106
5Onubogu CU, Nwaneli EI, Chigbo CG, Egbuniwe MC, Egeonu RO, Chukwurah SN, Maduekwe NP, Onyeyili I, Umobi CP, Emelumadu OF. (2022, January), "Prevalence of needle stick and sharps injury and hepatitis b vaccination among healthcare workers in a South-East Nigerian tertiary hospital", West African Journal of Medicine, Vol. 39, (Issue 1), pp 24-30
6Onubogu CU, Njoku JG, Ushie SN, Egeonu RO, Obasikene G, Anyaoku CS, Nwosu C, Emelumadu OF. (2022, June), "Emergency preparedness for management of suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever among healthcare workers in a tertiary referral center", International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol. 27, (Issue 3), pp 306-312
7Onubogu, CU, Okeke KN, Ugochukwu, EF, Ezeudu CE, Igwe, WC, Muokwugwo EO, Edokwe ES, Agu NV. (2022, January), "Umbilical Cord Care Knowledge and Practice: What is the Status of National Chlorhexidine Gel Scale-Up in Nnewi Nigeria?", Asian Journal of Pediatric Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 1-10
8Eleje GU, Onubogu CU, Fiebai PO, Mbachu II, Akaba GO, Loto OM et al. (2022, April), "Mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus among pregnant women with single, dual or triplex infections of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus in Nigeria: A systematic review and meta-analysis.", SAGE Open Medicine, Vol. 10, pp 1-15
9Ekwunife OI, Onubogu CU, Aribodor OB, Anigbogu KC, Ogwaluonye UC, Ekwunife CA, Okunna CS, Nwaorgu O. (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", BMJ Innovations, Vol. 8, pp 207-215
10Onubogu CU, Ugochukwu EF, Onyejiaka CC, Onwumere UO, Okam CF, Okonkwo IT. (2022, July), "Is stillbirth rate higher among HIV positive than HIV negative mothers?: a 10-year experience in a Nigerian tertiary hospital", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 193-204
11Nnamani KO, Nnamani CP, Iloh KK, Aghanya IN., Ushie SN, Ofiaeli OC., Ezeudu CE, Onubogu CU, Ugochukwu EF, Akujobi CN, Ezechukwu CC.. (2022, September), "Bacterial isolates, antibiogram and outcomes of blood culture proven sepsis in neonates at a tertiary institution in South East Nigeria: a cross-sectional study", Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, Vol. 9, pp 1-11
12Onubogu CU, Ushie SN, Aghanya IN, Ugochukwu EF. (2022, September), "Superficial fungal infections among school age children: does prevalence and pattern differ between commercial and agrarian communities", Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 22-32
13Onubogu CU, Ugochukwu EF, Ekwochi U, Manyike CP, Ukpabi IK, Okeke KN. (2022, September), "Complementary feeding practices of mothers and effect on weight of children aged 6-23 months.", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 34, (Issue 22), pp 69-83
14Onubogu CU, Ugochukwu EF. (2021, May), "A 17 Year Experience Of Attrition From Care Among HIV Infected Children In Nnewi South-East Nigeria. BMC Infectious Diseases", BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol. 21, (Issue 409), pp 1-11
15Ekwochi U, Ugochukwu EF, Onubogu CU, Manyike C, Ukpabi IK, Okeke KN.. (2021, May), "Breastfeeding Duration And Related Factors Among Mothers In Southeast Nigeria.", International Journal of Health Sciences and Research 2021, Vol. 11, (Issue 5), pp 305-312
16Echendu ST, Ugochukwu EF, Okeke KN, Onubogu CU, Ebenebe JC, Umeadi EN, Ifezulike CC, Agu NV. (2021, June), "Socio-demographic Determinants Of Undernutrition In HIV-Infected Under-Five Children.", European Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 22-29
17Eleje GU, Akaba GO, Mbachu II, Rabiu A, Loto OM, …….Onubogu CU et al.. (2021, July), "Pregnant Women’s Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage In Nigeria: A National Pilot Cross-sectional Study", Therapeutic Advances in Vaccines and Immunotherapy, Vol. 9, pp 1-10
18Ukpabi IK, Ugochukwu EF, Onubogu CU, Ekwochi U, Manyike CP, Okeke KN. (2021, September), "Early Infant Feeding Practices Among Mothers Of Southeast Nigeria", European Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 65-74
19Onubogu CU, Ugochukwu EF, Ifiora FA, Onwumere UO, Okeke N. Umeadi EN. (2021, December), "Hand Washing and Other Hygienic Cord Care Practices among Mothers in Nnewi, Nigeria", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 33, (Issue 24), pp 168-176
20Ogbuefi NA, Ugochukwu EF, Onubogu CU, Edokwe ES, Okeke KN. (2021, October), "Assessment of adherence to antiretroviral therapy, associated factors, and relationship to CD4 cell count recovery among HIV-positive adolescents", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 30, (Issue 5), pp 592-600
21Ugochukwu EF, Onubogu CU, Edokwe ES, Ekwochi U, Okeke KN, Umeadi EN, & Onah SK. (2021, December), "A Review and Analysis of Outcomes from Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Infant Follow-up Services at a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Unit of a Major Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria :2007-2020.", International journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 269-279
22Oli AN, Ogwaluonye UC, Onubogu CU, Ozumba AF, Agbaenyi OH, Okeke KN, Onah SK, Okoro JC, Ifezulike CC, Emechebe GO.. (2021, February), "Public Knowledge And Opinion On Childhood Routine Immunizations In Two Major Cities Of Anambra State", Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 247-257, Corresponding Author
23Onubogu CU, Ofiaeli OC, Onyeyili AN, Aghanya IN, Ugwu NO, Edokwe ES, Ndukwu CU, Emelumadu OF. (2021, January), "Knowledge And Compliance With Standard Precaution Among Healthcare Workers In A South-east Nigerian Tertiary Hospital.", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 33, (Issue 1), pp 22-34
24Echendu ST, Okeke KN, Ebenebe JC Ugochukwu EF, Onubogu CU, Umeadi EN, Egbuonu I, Edokwe ES, Ifezulike CC, Eleje GU. (2021, March), "Prevalence Of Protein Energy Malnutrition In HIV-infected Under Five Children And The Effects Of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy On Their Nutritional Status In Nigeria.", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 53-61
25Eleje GU, Rabiu A, Mbachu II, Akaba GO, Loto OM, Usman HA....Onubogu CU et al. (2021, June), "Awareness And Prevalence Of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Pregnant Women In Nigeria: A National Pilot Cross-sectional Study", Women’s Health, Vol. 17, pp 1-10
26Eleje GU, Mbachu II, Ogwaluonye UC, Kalu SO, Onubogu CU, Nweje SI et al.. (2020, September), "Prevalence, Seroconversion And Mother-to-child Transmission Of Dual And Triplex Infections Of HIV, Hepatitis B And C Viruses Among Pregnant Women In Nigeria: Study Protocol.", Reproductive Health, Vol. 17, (Issue 144), pp 1-9
27Ugochukwu EF, Onubogu CU, Ofora VC, Okeke KN, Uju CM. (2020, June), "Blood Pressure Profiles And Determinants Of Hypertension Among Public Secondary School Students In Nnewi, Southeast Nigeria", European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 1-7
28Ugochukwu EF, Onubogu CU, Okeke KN, Ofora VC, Uju.CM.. (2020, July), "Waist Circumference, Waist-to-Height Ratio And Body Mass Index As Parameters Of Obesity Among Public Secondary School Students", European Journal of Medical and Health Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 1-8
29Onubogu CU, Ugochukwu EF. (2019, January), "Childhood Tuberculosis In A South‑east Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: Treatment Outcomes And Determinants", Libyan International Medical University Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 18-25
30Ebuenyi ID, Ikuabe PO, Onubogu CU, Ufondu CC , Onyeka IN. (2019, April), "Characteristics Of Medical Doctors Working In Public Healthcare Institutions In A Southern Nigerian State", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 28, (Issue 2), pp 156-160
31Ugochukwu EF, Onubogu CU, Ezeudu CE.. (2019, September), "A Comparison Of Weight For Gestational Age Among Newborn Infants Of HIV Positive And Negative Mothers In A Southeast Nigerian Tertiary Hospital.", West African Journal of Medicine, Vol. 36, (Issue 3), pp 199-204
32Eleje GU, Edokwe ES, Ikechebelu JI, Onubogu CU,Ugochukwu EF, Okam PC, Ibekwe AM. (2018, January), "Mother-to-child Transmission Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Among HIV-infected Pregnant Women On Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy With Premature Rupture Of Membranes At Term", The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, Vol. 31, (Issue 2), pp 184-192
33Edokwe ES, Onubogu CU, Ugochukwu EF, Igwe WC, Okeke KN, Ojukwu JO, Ofiaeli NG. (2018, April), "Paediatric HIV Test In A South-eastern Tertiary Centre: Does Provider Initiated Testing And Counseling Increase The Uptake Rate?", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 30, (Issue 1), pp 30-35
34Okocha CE, Ezeama NN Aneke JC, Onubogu CU, Okafor CI, Egbunike CG. (2017, July), "Knowledge And Attitude Of Donating And Using Cord Blood For Transfusion Among Patients Attending Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, South East Nigeria", Asian Journal of Transfusion Science, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 1-14
35Onubogu CU, Egbuonu I, Ugochukwu EF, Nwabueze SA, Onyeonoro UU.. (2017, July), "The Influence Of Maternal Anthropometric Characteristics On The Birth Size Of Term Singleton South-East Nigerian Newborn Infants", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 20, (Issue 7), pp 852-859
36Ebuenyi ID, Ikuabe PO, Ufondu CC, Onubogu CU, Onyeka IN. (2017, January), "Gender Variations In Specialties Among Medical Doctors Working In Public Healthcare Institutions In Bayelsa State,", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 26, (Issue 1), pp 18-22
37Onubogu CU, Onyeka IN, Esangbedo DO, Ndiokwelu C, Okolo SN, Ngwu EK, Nwaru BI.. (2016, December), "Changes In Breastfeeding And Nutritional Status Of Nigerian Children Between 1990 And 2008, And Variations By Region, Area Of Residence And Maternal Education And Occupation.", Paediatrics and International Child Health (Taylor and Francis), Vol. 36, (Issue 4), pp 248-259
38Chamla D, Asadu C, Adejuyigbe E, Davies A, Ugochukwu E, Umar L, Oluwafunke I, Hassan-Hanga F, Onubogu C,Tunde-Oremodu I,Madubuike C, Umeadi E, Epundu. (2016, July), "Caregiver Satisfaction With Paediatric HIV Treatment And Care In Nigeria And Equity Implications For Children Living With HIV", AIDS Care (Tailor and Francis), Vol. 28, (Issue 2), pp 153-160
39Okocha C, Onubogu CU, Aneke J, Onah C, Ajuba I, Ibeh N, Egbuonu I.. (2016, June), "Prevalence Of Sickle Cell Gene Among Apparently Healthy Under-two South-East Nigerian Children: What Is The Role Of Parental Premarital Counselling And Socio-demographic Characteristics? A Pilot Study", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 25, (Issue 2), pp 176-181, Corresponding Author
40Onubogu CU, Ugochukwu EF, Egbuonu I, Onyeka IN. (2015, January), "Adherence To Infant-feeding Choices By HIV-infected Mothers At A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: The Pre-“rapid Advice” Experience.", South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Taylor and Francis), Vol. 28, (Issue 4), pp 180-186
41Ugochukwu EF, Onubogu CU, Edokwe ES, Okeke KN. (2014, August), "Nutritional Contents Of Lunch Packs Of Primary School Children In Nnewi, Nigeria.", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 108-114
42Onyeka IN, Ilika AL, Ilika FN, Umeh DC, Onyibe RI, Okoye CJ, Diden G, Onubogu CU. (2014, November), "Experiences From Polio Supplementary Immunization Activities In Anambra State, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 17, (Issue 6), pp 808-813
43Onubogu CU, Ugochukwu EF.. (2013, July), "Inter-pregnancy Interval And Pregnancy Outcomes Among HIV-positive Mothers At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, South-East, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, Vol. 40, (Issue 3), pp 246-249
44Ugochukwu EF, Okeke KN, Onubogu CU, Edokwe ES.. (2012, October), "Socio-demographic Parameters Of Child Street Vendors In Nnewi, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, Vol. 39, (Issue 4), pp 174-178
Conference Papers
1Chukwurah SN, Jisieike-Onuigbo NN, Onubogu CU , Kalu SO , Ufoaroh CU, Onah SK et al.. (2022, June), "Assessment of immunity against HBV among children aged 2-17 years in Nnewi, Anambra state", , Vol. 35, (Issue 1), pp 18
2Okeke KN, Ifezulike CC, Onubogu CU. (2022, June), "Patterns of neurological disorders among children presenting at the neurology unit of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Amaku, Awka", , Vol. 35, (Issue 1), pp 36
3Onubogu CU, Ushie SN, Aghanaya IN, Okeke KN. (2022, June), "Prevalence and pattern of superficial fungal infections among primary school pupils in Nnewi and Ukpor", , Vol. 35, (Issue 1), pp 35
4Eleje GU, Usman HA, Fiebai PO, Mbachu II, Akaba GO, Loto OM, Rabiu A, Onubogu CU, et al.. (2022, June), "Seroprevalence, seroconversion and mother-to-child-transmission of dual and triplex infection of HIV, hepatitis B and C viruses among pregnant women in Nigeria: A national cohort study", , Vol. 35, (Issue 1), pp 27-29
5Onubogu CU, Ugochukwu EF.. (2019, July), "Childhood TB/HIV co-infection as seen in a South-East Nigeria Tertiary Hospital", Stop TB Partnership Nigeria
Technical Reports
1Federal Ministry of Health NASCP Division. (2022) National Package of Care for Adolescescent and Young People Living with HIV 2022 Federal Ministry of Health, Guideline
2Federal Ministry of Health. (2022) National Standard Operating Procedure for Paediatric HIV and AIDS Treatment and Care 2022 Federal Ministry of Health
3Federal Ministry of Health. (2020) National Acceleration Plan for Paediatric and Adolescent HIV Treatment and Care 2020-2022 Federal Ministry of Health, Guideline
4Federal Ministry of Health. (2014) . Report on the assessment of paediatric HIV in Nigeria June-July 2014 Federal Ministry of Health

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Prevalence Of Intestinal Helminthiasis And Effect Of Deworming On CD4 Count And Anthropometric Indices Six Months Post-intervention Among Virally-suppressed HIV-infected Children At NAUTH, Nnewi" (July, 2018 to April, 2021). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Okoji Amarachukwu Samuel
2"PREVALENCE OF HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS INFECTION AND HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS VACCINATION RATES AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AGED 10-18 YEARS IN NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA" (2023). Ongoing Doctorate project by DR DURU CHINEFO GEORGIANA
3"PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ADHERENCE TO TREATMENT AMONG HIV POSITIVE ADOLESCENTS IN NAUTH, NNEWI" (2023). Ongoing Doctorate project by DR IJEZIE NKECHI APPOLONIA
4"VITAMIN D STATUS AND CD4 COUNT OF HIV-INFECTED ADOLESCENTS ON HIGHLY ACTIVE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY SEEN IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI" (2023). Ongoing Doctorate project by DR ONWUMERE UGONNA OZIOMA
Grants
1Collaborator: "Prevalence of mother-to-child-transmission of dual and triplex infections of HIV, Hepatitis B and C viruses in Nigeria" (January, 2020). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND
2Collaborator: "Research partnership to disseminate Social Innovation in Health in Africa - SIHI Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria partnership in 2022 and 2023" (April, 2020). Ongoing sponsored grant by WHO/TDR
3Collaborator: "WHO Maternal and Perinatal Database for Quality Equity and Dignity (MPD-4-QED) Programme" (July, 2019). Ongoing sponsored grant by WHO
Editorships
1Editor, "Frontiers in Reproductive Health" (November, 2022)
2Editor, "Tropical Journal of Medical Research" (January, 2022)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Tropical Journal of Medical Research" (January, 2022)
2Reviewer, "Orient Journal of Medicine" (July, 2020)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "4TH MBBS Main Examination (Paediatrics) EBSU" (April, 2022 to April, 2022). Completed External Exam
2Examiner, "4TH MBBS Main Examination (Paediatrics), Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Awka Anambra State" (November, 2021 to November, 2021). Completed External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Southeast Coordinator, "Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Menstrual Hygiene Committee" (August, 2022)
2Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, College of Health Sciences, Provost Merit Award Committee" (June, 2021)
3Key Opinion Leader Anambra State, "Cinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) ELMA Grant Project Anambra State:" (September, 2020)
4Focal Person Paediatric/Adolescent ART Anambra State, "FMOH NASCP Division Technical Working Group on antiretroviral therapy (ART)" (October, 2020)
5Member, "Ethics Committee Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi" (November, 2019)
6Member, "Faulty of Medicine Nnamdi Azikiwe University Induction Committee" (December, 2019 to December, 2021)
7Member, "NAUTH Monitoring Committee on Clinical Services and Emergency Paediatrics" (November, 2019)
8Member/Chapters 6 and 7 contributor, "National 2020 HIV Treatment Guideline Review Committee" (January, 2019 to June, 2020)
9National supervisor for 2018 measles vaccine campaign in Anambra state, "National Primary Health Care Development Agency" (February, 2018 to February, 2018)
10LOC Secretary, "Nigerian Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (NISPID) Biennial General Meeting and Scientific Conference, Nnewi, Nigeria: 25th November, 2021" (August, 2017 to November, 2021)
11Chairman Pediatric TWG Sub-unit, "Anambra State Technical Working Group on Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV" (January, 2016)
12Synod delegate, "Chapel of Redemption NAUTH, Nnewi" (March, 2016)
13Quarterly supportive supervision and mentoring of Anambra State PHCs and general hospitals on PMTCT, "Anambra State Ministry of Health SASCP Division" (January, 2015)
14Member, "Paediatric Sub-Committee of the National Task Team on Antiretroviral (NTTA) meetings organized by Federal ministry of health (NASCP)" (March, 2014)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria" (member since 2014), https://npmcn.edu.ng/
2Full Member, "Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN)" (member since 2013), https://mwan.org/
3Full Member, "Paediatrics Association of Nigeria" (member since 2012), https://pan-ng.org/
4Full Member, "West African College of Physicians" (member since 2012), https://wacpng.org/
5Full Member, "Nigerian Society for Paediatrics Infectious Diseases" (member since 2009), https://nispid.org/
6Full Member, "Nigerian Society for Neonatal Medicine" (member since 2009), https://www.nisonm.org

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Nigeria Medical Association of Nigeria Anambra State Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference", (NMA Anambra State), 23rd July, 2022 to 23rd July, 2022; Awka Anambra State
2"14th Annual General & Scientific Conference Of Nigerian Society Of Neonatal Medicine, Asaba Nigeria", (NISONM), 21st June, 2022 to 23rd June, 2022; Asaba Delta State
3"Nigeria Medical Association of Nigeria Biennial Delegate Meeting and Scientific Conference,", (NMA National), 15th May, 2022 to 22nd May, 2022; Port Harcourt Nigeria
4"12th World Congress of the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases", (https://wspid2022.com/), 22nd February, 2022 to 24th February, 2022; Virtual
5"Medical Research Society College of Health Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University AGSM", (Medical Research Society College of Health Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 8th December, 2021 to 8th December, 2021; Nnewi, Nigeria
6"Nigerian Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (NISPID) BGMSC", (NISPID), 25th November, 2021 to 25th November, 2021; Virtual
7"West African College Of Physicians 44th and 45th AGSM", (West African College of Physicians), 1st November, 2021 to 3rd November, 2021; Virtual
Workshop
1"HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN WORKSHOP ON INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE DEMAND, DELIVERY AND UPTAKE OF SAFE IMMUNIZATIONS", (Pediatric Association of Nigeria and American Academy of Paediatrics), 3rd May, 2022 to 4th May, 2022; Enugu, Nigeria
Other Events
1"Clinical Trial Course", (Association for Good Clinical Practice in Nigeria), 16th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; Virtual
2"13th Annual General & Scientific Conference Of Nigerian Society Of Neonatal Medicine: Universal Health Coverage For Newborn Care", (Nigerian Society of Neonatal Medicine), 23rd June, 2021 to 24th June, 2021; Virtual
3"Paediatrics-Adolescent HIV Treatment Africa (PATA) 2020 Summit: Breakthrough And Build Back Together! Reaching Goals And Rebuilding On The Frontlines Of Paediatric And Adolescent HIV Service Delivery During COVID", (Paediatrics-Adolescent HIV Treatment Africa (PATA) 2020), 11th November, 2020 to 13th November, 2020; Virtual
4"West African College Of Physicians/ Royal College Of Physicians :Doctors As Educators Workshop", (West African College of Physicians), 19th October, 2020 to 23rd October, 2021; Virtual