Dr. Nkiru Nwamaka Ezeama.

Dr. Nkiru Nwamaka Ezeama. is a SENIOR LECTURER in COMMUNITY MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Nkiru Nwamaka Ezeama.

Staff Profile

Dr. Dr. Nkiru Nwamaka Ezeama (MBBS, MPH, PhD, FWACP) is a Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health Nutrition in the Department of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In addition to her teaching duties, Dr. Ezeama also served as the Post-graduate programme Coordinator for her department from October 2019 to January 2022. She also works at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi where she serves as an Honorary Consultant Public Health Physician in the Department of Community Medicine.

Before devoting her work to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nkiru served as a State Study Coordinator for the Nigeria PrEP Demonstration Project of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), a national study sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Nkiru is passionate about teaching and research. With over 15 years’ experience in the fields of Medicine and Public Health, she has several publications in both international and local peer-reviewed journals, and has written technical reports and co-authored a book. She is particularly interested in clinical, nutritional and infectious disease epidemiology, biostatistics, public health nutrition, as well as reproductive and global health research.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka; a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom; a Fellowship in Community Health from the West African College of Physicians and a Certificate in Clinical Decision-making for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis from the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium. She is currently studying for her Ph.D in Public Health, specializing in nutritional epidemiology.

During her residency/specialist training in Community Medicine and Public Health, Dr. Nkiru Ezeama was awarded the A.B.O.O. Oyediran Prize for the best candidate in the 2009 Part 1 membership examination of the Faculty of Community Health, West African College of Physicians.

Outside the office, Nkiru is an avid reader, enjoys travelling and is a devoted wife and mother of three. 

Personal Information

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

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Central University of Nicaragua. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2024)
September, 2020 to January, 2024
PhD Public Health
2West African College Of Physicians. (Post-Graduate Degree, November, 2014)
July, 2007 to March, 2014
FWACP Community Health
3University Of Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Master Degree, December, 2012)
June, 2009 to November, 2012
MPH Public Health
4Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2004)
October, 1997 to February, 2004
MBBS Medicine And Surgery
5Federal Government Girls' College, Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 1994)
February, 1989 to June, 1994
WAECSSC
6Air Force Primary School, Enugu; Ekulu Primary School Enugu. (FSLC, August, 1988)
September, 1982 to August, 1988

Relevant/Working Experience

1Coordinator, Residency Training Programme, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
February, 2022 to January, 2024
2Hall Warden, Old Final Year Hostel A Wing (Female), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
April, 2021 to Present
3Member/Reviewer, NAUTH Ethics Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
November, 2019 to Present
4Coordinator, Postgraduate Programme, Department of Community Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2019 to February, 2022
5Examinations Officer, Department of Community Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
October, 2019 to October, 2020
6Honorary Consultant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
March, 2019 to Present
7Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
March, 2019 to Present
8Hospital Consultant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
October, 2017 to March, 2019
9Consultant, German Leprosy And Tuberculosis Relief Agency
August, 2017 to December, 2018
10Post-Fellowship Senior Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
January, 2016 to October, 2017
11Site Coordinator, National Agency For The Control Of AIDS (NACA)-Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) PrEP Demonstration Study
July, 2015 to June, 2018
12Senior Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
November, 2009 to December, 2015
13Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
July, 2007 to November, 2009
14Medical Officer, National Youth Service Corps, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
September, 2005 to September, 2006
15House Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
July, 2004 to July, 2005

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Ezeama N.N.. (2017, November) Household Food Security In Developing Countries. In: Search For Food Security In Asia, Narottam Gaan, Sandhyarani Das, Aruna Kumar Nishanka (Eds.) Kalpaz Publications, Dehli, ISBN: 978-93-5128-286-0
Journal Articles
1Ezeama N.N, Okunna N., Afonne O.J.. (2023, August), "Dietary intake and status of selenium in breast milk and serum of lactating mothers in Awka, South East Nigeria", Nutrition and Health
2Ezeama N.N., Okunna N., Afonne O.J.. (2023, November), "Assessment of vitamin A levels in breast milk and serum of lactating mothers in Southeast Nigeria", The North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 16), pp 120-129
3Ohajinwa-Udonna-Ogbue AF, Nwabueze SA, Oriji SO, Ubajaka CF, Ezeama N, Akujobi NC, Ohajinwa CM.. (2023, December), "Prevalence, effects, and factors associated with road rage among drivers in Owerri City, Imo State, Nigeria", Proceedings of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 59-77
4Ezeama N.N., Okunna N., Ezeama C.O.. (2023, October), "Multi-level Correlates of the Nutritional Status of Nigerian Women of Reproductive Age", Community Health Equity Research & Policy, Vol. 44, (Issue 1), pp 109-121
5Ugbonta P.N., Obi-Okaro A.C., Ezeama N.N.. (2023, February), "Assessment of the dietary pattern and serum zinc concentrations of adults in Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia State", Advances in Health and Behavior, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 253-262
6Ezenyeaku C.A., Nnebue C.C., Ezeama N.N., Ezenyeaku C.C., Njelita I.A., Nwachukwu C.C.. (2023, May), "Urban-Rural Differences in Care-Seeking for Childhood Febrile Illnesses Among Mothers of Under-Fives in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Health & Medical Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 104-114
7Chikwe P.C., Emelumadu O.F., Ibeh C.C., Ezeama N.N., Kuyahar G.N.. (2023, November), "Comparison of sewage and solid waste disposal methods among households in urban and rural local government areas of Anambra State", Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol. 29, pp 231-243
8Okunna N., Ezeama N.N., Ezeama C.O., Munala L.. (2022, November), "Exploring physicians′ experiences under the national health insurance scheme in Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Health Planning and Management
9Okunna N., Ezeama N.N., Ezeama C.O., Munala L.. (2022, May), "Awareness, knowledge and perceptions of physicians of the National Health Insurance Scheme in Nigeria: An exploratory study", International Journal of Healthcare, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 51-60
10Folayan, M.O., Aliyu, S., Oginni, A., Ezechi, O., Kolawole, G., Ezeama, N., Dadem, N., Anenih, J., Alagi, M., Ekanem, E., Afiadigwe, E., Aguolu, R., Oyebode, T., Babalola-Jacobs, A., Sagay, A., Nweneka, C., Kamofu, H. and Idoko, J.. (2022, May), "Effectiveness of three delivery models for promoting access to pre-exposure prophylaxis in HIV-1 serodiscordant couples in Nigeria.", Plos One, Vol. 17, (Issue 5), pp e0268011
11Okeke C.D., Ezeama N.N., Ekwebene O.C., Ikeano C.A., Ezeoke C.J.. (2022, August), "Substance abuse, knowledge of its long-term effects and occurrence of depressive symptoms among health students in a Nigerian tertiary institution", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 74-85
12Ezeama N.N., Ibeh C.C., Adinma E.D., Epundu U.U., Chiejine G.I.. (2021, February), "Burden Of Food Insecurity, Sociodemographic Characteristics And Coping Practices Of Households In Anambra State, South-eastern Nigeria.", Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition
13Nnamani C.P., Ezeama N.N., Agada O., Obiegbu P.N., Nnamani K.O.. (2021, April), "Prevalence, Severity And Relationship Of Anaemia With Immune Status And Use Of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Adults In South-eastern Nigeria.", Journal of Health Science and Medical Research
14Uzoewulu N.G., Ezeama N.N., Adogu P.O.. (2021, July), "Diagnostic Accuracy of Direct Smear Microscopy Using Culture as a Gold Standard, among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Anambra State, Nigeria", ECronicon Open Access, Vol. 10, (Issue 8), pp 3-13
15Kalu SO, Ezeama NN, Afiadigwe EE, Chukwurah SN, Ugwunze OE, Ushie SN, Anyabolu AE, Anyaoku SC, Ezejiofor IO, Ugboja JO, IgwegbeAO. (2021, November), "Awareness and risk perception of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection among healthcare workers of a tertiary healthcare institution in Southeastern Nigeria", Journal of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 1-6
16Enwonwu KG, Ibeh C, Modebe I, Owoaje E, Zoakah AI Ifeadike C, Ezeama N, Azuike E. (2020, June), "Orthostatic Hypotension Among The Elderly Hypertensives In Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria.", Journal of Epidemiological Society of Nigeria, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-8
17Ezenyeaku CA, Nnebue CC, Nwabueze SA, Ezeama NN, Ezenyeaku CC, Ilika AL. (2020, April), "Timeliness Of Reporting In The Community-based Disease Surveillance And Notification System In Anambra State, Nigeria.", American Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 30-36
18Okocha C., Ogbenna A.A., Ezeama N., Aneke J., Ezeh T.. (2019, May), "Pattern Of Blood Procurement And Utilization In A University Hospital In Southeastern Nigeria.", Annals of Tropical Pathology, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 63-67
19Ohameme MC, Ibeh CC, Emelumadu OF, Ezeama NN, Anyanwagu UC, Epundu U, Aniemena CR. (2019, July), "Assessment Of The Implementation Of Providers And Patients Adherence To Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) Strategy For Tuberculosis Chemotherapy In Anambra State, Nigeria", African Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 30-57
20Enwonwu KG, Ibeh C, Modebe I, Owoaje E, Zoakah AI Ifeadike C, Ezeama N, Azuike E.. (2019, September), "Orthostatic Hypotension Among The Elderly Diabetics In Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Care, Vol. 6, (Issue 3)
21Iloghalu I., Ibeh C., Modebe I., Ezeama N., Azuike E., Obi K.. (2018, March), "Predictors Of Unmet Need For Contraception Among Urban And Rural Women In Anambra State, Nigeria: A Mixed Method Survey.", International Journal of Tropical Disease & Health, Vol. 29, (Issue 4), pp 1-20
22Chidebe R.C.W., Emelumadu O., Lounsbury D., Orjiakor T.C., IO Okoye, Anunobi, C.D. Hafees A., Ikuerowo S.O., Dogo H., Moraes F., Achor G., Eguzo K., Atakere D., Ezeama N. et al. (2018, September), "Men On Blue: Knowledge, Belief, Fear, Perceived Attitude Of Men To Prostate Cancer Screening And Awareness In Sub-Saharan Africa", Journal of Global Oncology, Vol. 4
23Enwonwu K.G., Ibeh C., Modebe I., Owoaje E., Zoakah A.I., Ifeadike C., Ezeama N., Azuike E.. (2018, October), "Factors Associated With Orthostatic Hypotension In The Elderly In Anambra State", Journal of Medical, Biomedical and Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 173-180
24Enwonwu K, Ibeh C, Modebe I, Owoaje E, Ayuba Z, Ifeadike C, Ezeama N, Azuike E. (2018, July), "Prevalence Of Orthostatic Hypotension In The Elderly In Anambra State", Science Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 30-36
25Mbachu I.I, Ezeama C., Osuagwu K., Umeononihu O.S., Obiannika C., Ezeama N.. (2017, July), "A Cross Sectional Study Of Maternal Near Miss And Mortality At A Rural Tertiary Centre In Southern Nigeria", BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Vol. 27, (Issue 251)
26Aneke J.C., Ezeama N., Okocha C.E., Onyeyili A.N., Onah C.E. et al. (2017, August), "Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Haemovigilance Among Healthcare Professionals In A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital", Egyptian Journal of Haematology, Vol. 42, (Issue 3), pp 108-116
27Okocha C.E., Ezeama N.N., Aneke J.C., Onubogu C.U., Okafor C.I., Egbunike C.G.. (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 162-170
28Epundu U.U., Ezeama N.N., Adinma E.D., Uzochukwu B.S., Epundu O.C, Ogbonna B.O.. (2017, November), "Assessment Of The Physical, Chemical And Microbiological Quality Of Packaged Water Sold In Nnewi, South-East Nigeria: A Population Health Risk Assessment And Preventive Care Study", International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 4003-4010
29Epundu U.U., Adinma E.D., Ezeama N.N., Emelumadu O.F., Ogbonna B.O.. (2017, September), "A Review On Packaged Drinking Water, Quality Regulations And Public Health: Exploring Potability And Safety Gap Implications For Public Health In Nigeria", International Journal of Tropical Disease & Health, Vol. 25, (Issue 3), pp 1-10
30Ezeama N.N., Ezeama C.O., Nwabueze A.S., Nnebue C.C., Ifeadike C.O., Adogu P.O.U., Emelumadu O.F.. (2017, July), "Essential Medicines And Commodities For Reproductive Health: Representation On The 2010 Nigeria Essential Medicines List", World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 1-6
31Ndukwu CI, Elo-Ilo JC, Mbachu CNP, Ezeama NN, Ayuk AC.. (2017, May), "Metered Dose Inhalation Technique Knowledge Amongst Nigerian Senior Resident Doctors", American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 195, pp A2219-A2219
32Ifeadike CO, Ezeama NN, Nnaji GA, Emelumadu OF, Ugwuoke U, Ofoegbu CO. (2016, November), "An Assessment Of Reproductive Health Services In Selected Health Facilities, Anambra State, Nigeria", Research Journal of Women's Health, Vol. 3, (Issue 2)
33Ezeama NN, Adogu PUO, Ibeh CC, Adinma ED. (2015, May), "Comparative Analysis Of The Nutritional Status Of Under-five Children And Their Mothers In Rural And Urban Areas Of Anambra State, Nigeria", European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 190-201
34Ezeama NN, Ibeh C, Adinma E, Emelumadu O, Adogu P. (2015, December), "Coping With Household Food Insecurity: Perspectives Of Mothers In Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Food Security, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 145-154
35Emelumadu O, Ukegbu AU, Ezeama NN, Kanu OO, Ifeadike CO, Onyeonoro UU. (2014, June), "Socio-demographic Determinants Of Maternal Health Care Service Utilisation Among Rural Women In Anambra State, South East Nigeria", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 374-382
36Emelumadu OF, Onyeonoro UU, Ukegbu AU, Ezeama NN, Ifeadike CO, Okezie OK. (2014, March), "Perception Of Quality Of Maternal Healthcare Services Among Women Utilising Antenatal Services In Selected Primary Health Facilities In Anambra State, South East Nigeria", Nigerian Medical Journal, Vol. 55, (Issue 2), pp 148-155
37Emelumadu O, Ezeama N, Ifeadike C, Ubajaka C, Adogu P, Umeh U, Nwamoh U, Ukegbu A, Onyeonoro U. (2014, October), "Parents' Perceptions Of Timing Of Initiation Of Sexuality Discussion With Adolescents In Anambra, State, South Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Vol. 27, (Issue 5), pp 294-300
38Uwakwe R., Modebe I., Njelita I., Ezeama N., Agomoh A.. (2013, April), "Rates Of Physical Illness In Patients With Mental Disorders Seen At Nnewi, Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 24-31
39Ezeama C.O., Eleje G.U., Ezeama N.N., Igwegbe A.O., Ikechebelu J.I., Ugboaja J.O., Ezebialu I.U., Eke A.C.. (2013, October), "A Comparison Of Prophylactic Intramuscular Ergometrine And Oxytocin For Women In The Third Stage Of Labour", International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Vol. 124, pp 67-71
40Uwakwe R., Modebe I, Njelita I., Ezeama N.. (2012, July), "Direct Cost Of Treating Acute Psychotic Episodes In Nnewi, South-East Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 24, (Issue 3), pp 10-17
41Ezeama CO, Ikechebelu JI, Obiechina NJ, Ezeama NN. (2012, July), "Clinical Presentation Of Uterine Fibroids In Nnewi, Nigeria: A Five Year Review", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 114-118
42Adinma E., Ezeama N.N., Umeokonkwo C.D.. (2011, August), "Streptomycin-Induced Steven-Johnson Syndrome In A HIV Sero-Positive Patient With Tuberculosis: A Case Report", International Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 481-484
43Uwakwe R., Modebe I., Njelita I.A., Ezeama N.N.. (2011, March), "Emotional Distress, Physical Illness And Functional Impairment In Community Dwelling Older Adults In South Eastern Nigeria - A Report From The 1066 Group", International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Vol. 26, (Issue 5), pp 545-546
44Uwakwe R., Ibeh C.C., Modebe A.I., Bo E., Ezeama N., Njelita I., Ferri C.P., Prince M.J.. (2009, September), "The Epidemiology Of Dependence In Older People In Nigeria: Prevalence, Determinants, Informal Care And Health Service Utilization. A 10/66 Dementia Research Group Cross-sectional Survey", Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Vol. 57, (Issue 9), pp 1620-1627
45Modebe I., Onyeonoro U., Ezeama N., Ogbuagu C., Agam N.. (2009, November), "Public Health Implication Of Household Solid Waste Management In Awka South East Nigeria", The Internet Journal of Public Health, Vol. 1, (Issue 1)
Conference Papers
1Ezeama N.N., Okunna N., Afonne O.J.. (2023, October), "466 - Dietary intake and status of selenium in breast milk and serum of lactating mothers in Awka, southeast Nigeria", Presented at Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference, The Hague, the Netherlands & Online, 16-20 October 2023
2Okunna N., Ezeama N., Ezeama C., Munala L.. (2022, November), "Exploring Physicians Experiences Under the Nigeria NHIS", Presented at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2022 Annual Meeting and Expo. Boston Massachusetts, Nov 6-9
3Ezeama N., Chiejine G., Epundu U., Adinma E., Ibeh C.. (2018, March), "A Comparison Of Rural And Urban Household Food Security In Anambra State, Nigeria", Presented at the 34th Annual General and Scientific Meeting of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), 2018, Asaba
4Ndukwu C.I., Elo-Ilo J.C., Mbachu C.N.P., Ezeama N.N., Ayuk A.C.. (2017, May), "A66 The Many Faces Of Asthma In Childhood: Metered Dose Inhalation Technique Knowledge Amongst Nigerian Senior Resident Doctors", Presented at the American Thoracic Society 2017 International Conference, May 19-24, 2017 - Washington, DC
5Uwakwe R., Modebe I.A., Njelita I.A., Ezeama N.. (2010, March), "Subjective Complaints Of Memory Loss In Older Adults In South Eastern Nigeria. A Nigeria 1066 Report.", Presented at the 25th International Conference of Alzhiemer's Disease International (ADI), 2010, Thessaloniki, Greece
6Ezeama N., Uwakwe R., Nzeako H., Anyanwu S., Modebe I., Umeokonkwo C., Njelita I.. (2009, July), "The Relationship Between Adjustment, Depression And Anxiety Symptoms On Quality Of Life And Functioning In Patients With Cancer – A Preliminary Report From Eastern Nigeria", Presented at 2009 Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra State; Nnewi.

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND CARE-SEEKING PATTERNS FOR CHILDHOOD FEBRILE ILLNESSES AMONG MOTHERS OF UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA" (July, 2021 to September, 2021). Completed Masters project by Ezenyeaku, Chijioke Amara (2012376001F)
2"ANALYSIS OF ZINC CONTENT AND CONSUMPTION PATTERN OF SELECTED STAPLE FOODS BY ADULTS IN UMUAHIA NORTH, ABIA STATE." (February, 2020). Completed Masters project by Ugbonta, Peace Nkennaya (201837A6003F)
3"COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF SELECTED SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES AMONG URBAN AND RURAL MALES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by Ezeonu, Alexandra Nwamaka (WACP/2018/CH/XX/8549)
4"ASSESSMENT OF PREFERRED DRINKING-WATER SOURCES, WATERBORNE INFECTIONS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG HOUSEHOLDS IN A SELECTED RURAL COMMUNITY IN ANAMBRA STATE, SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA" (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Alutu, Collins Chimezie Onyeocha (WACP/18/CH/XX/8539)
5"ASSESSMENT OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN PREGNANCY AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINICS OF A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN ANAMBRA STATE, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA" (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Chiejine, Gibson Ifechukwude (WACP/2018/CH/XX/8798)
6"ASSESSMENT OF THE DIETARY PATTERN, NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND BLOOD CONCENTRATION OF SELECTED MICRONUTRIENT IN AN ELDERLY POPULATION IN AROCHUKWU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA" (September, 2019). Ongoing Masters project by Nnanna, Oluchi Ajah (201937A6011FB)
7"ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AWARENESS ON CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES PATTERNS IN VULNERABLE RESOURCE-POOR COMMUNITIES" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Uzuegbu, Ugochukwu Dieudonne (202237A6002FA)
8"CHOICE OF TREATMENT SUPPORTER AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH TREATMENT INTERRUPTION AND OUTCOMES AMONG MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Nzeadibe, Kelechi Angelina (201337A6003F)
9"EVALUATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VITAMIN D LEVELS AND IMMUNOLOGICAL STATUS OF ADULT HIV-POSITIVE PATIENTS IN NAUTH NNEWI, SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Uzor, Nkemjika Taye (202037A6005FB)
Editorships
1Editor, "Tropical Journal of Medical Research" (January, 2022)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "HIV/HBV Coinfections Among People Living With HIV/AIDS in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, Nigeria" (March, 2023)
2Reviewer, "Analysis of the etiologies of female infertility in Yunnan minority areas - BMC Women's Health" (March, 2021)
3Reviewer, "Perception and Determinants of Uptake of Preventive Health Services among the Staff of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State - Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care" (August, 2020)
4Reviewer, "Factors associated with HPV vaccination uptake in Uganda: a multi-level analysis -BMC Women's Health" (July, 2020)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "FACULTY INTERNAL DEFENSE" (April, 2023 to April, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
2Examiner, "FACULTY PROPOSAL DEFENCE" (April, 2023 to April, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
3Examiner, "MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) FINAL THESIS DEFENSE" (September, 2023 to September, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
4Examiner, "MARCH/APRIL 2023 FELLOWSHIP EXAMINATIONS OF THE WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS" (March, 2023 to April, 2023). Completed External Exam
5Examiner, "OCTOBER 2023 FELLOWSHIP EXAMINATIONS OF THE WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS" (October, 2023 to October, 2023). Completed External Exam
6Examiner, "APRIL 2022 FELLOWSHIP EXAMINATIONS OF THE WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS" (April, 2022 to April, 2022). Completed External Exam
7Examiner, "OCTOBER 2022 FELLOWSHIP EXAMINATIONS OF THE WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS" (October, 2022 to October, 2022). Completed External Exam
8Examiner, "MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) FINAL THESIS DEFENSE" (July, 2021 to July, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
9Examiner, "APRIL 2021 FELLOWSHIP EXAMINATIONS OF THE WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS" (April, 2021 to April, 2021). Completed External Exam
10Examiner, "DEPARTMENTAL PROPOSAL DEFENSE" (February, 2020 to February, 2020). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
Accreditation Panel Memberships
1Secretary, "Accreditation Visitation Panel to University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin" (August, 2023)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Chairman, "Quality Assurance Committee, Department of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus" (January, 2024)
2Member, "Project Writing/Research Committee, Department of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus" (January, 2024)
3Member, "Medical Education Committee, Faculty of Medicine Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus" (November, 2023)
4Member, "Fund Raising Committee, Faculty of Medicine Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus" (November, 2023)
5Vice Chairman, "Quality Assurance and Time Table committee, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus" (November, 2023)
6Member, "Online Mode of Study Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2023)
7Deputy Director, (Nnewi), "Centre for Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (May, 2023)
8Member, "Research and Grants Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi campus" (July, 2021)
9Member, "Medical Education Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus" (July, 2021)
10Member, "Vice Chancellor's Sub-Committee on Departmental Quality Assurance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2021)
11Member, "Provost’s Administrative Committee: Course UMITT Committee, Reconstituted, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus," (April, 2021)
12Resource Person, Research Methodology Workshop, "Medical Education Committee, Association of Resident Doctors, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi" (August, 2020 to August, 2020)
13Member, "Research Cluster Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus Medicine" (February, 2020)
14Resource person and Trainer, "NAUTH Research Society, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi" (January, 2019 to January, 2019)
15Member/Reviewer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Ethics Committee" (November, 2019)
16Member, "Accreditation Committee, Department of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (October, 2019)
17Member, "Provost’s Administrative Committee: Course UMITT Committee, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus" (October, 2019)
18Consultant, "German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Agency" (July, 2018 to July, 2018)
19Consultant, "German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Agency" (December, 2018 to December, 2018)
20Speaker/Resource Person, "NAUTH Research Society, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi" (July, 2018 to August, 2018)
21Consultant, "German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Agency" (August, 2017 to August, 2017)
22Consultant, "German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Agency" (October, 2017 to October, 2017)
23Resource Person, Research Methodology Workshop, "Medical Education Committee, Association of Resident Doctors, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi" (November, 2016 to November, 2016)
24Chairman, Recruitment sub-committee, "NAUTH Nnewi Rapid Results Initiative Programme Committee" (March, 2016 to July, 2016)
25Consultant, "Treeshade Associates" (May, 2012)
26Consultant, "USAID Malaria Action Programme for States, Nigeria" (April, 2012)
27Director, Premarital School, "Dominion City, Awka" (May, 2011)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "ORGANISATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE FOR THE DEVELOPING WORLD (OWSD" (member since 2016), https://owsd.net/
2Full Member, "GLOBAL HEALTH COUNCIL" - 7432 (member since 2015), https://globalhealth.org/
3Full Member, "SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS OF NIGERIA (SPHPN)" (member since 2012), https://sphpn.org/
4Full Member, "INTERNATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION" (member since 2012), http://www.ieaweb.org/
5Full Member, "EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (EPiSON)" (member since 2012), https://jeson.org.ng/index.php/jeson
6Full Member, "ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICIANS OF NIGERIA" (member since 2007), https://dokilink.com/events/37th-association-public-health-physicians-nigeria-aphpn-conference
7Full Member, "NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION" (member since 2004), https://nationalnma.org/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference", (Micronutrient Forum), 16th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; The Hague, the Netherlands & Online
2"44th/45th Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference Of The West African College Of Physicians (WACP): Nigeria Health Indices; Challenges And Prospects In A Contemporary World", (West African College of Physicians (WACP)), 13th July, 2021 to 15th July, 2021; Abuja, Nigeria
3"37th Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference Of The Association Of Public Health Physicians Of Nigeria (APHPN): Strategies For Resilience And Recovery From Public Health Emergencies", (Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria), 15th June, 2021 to 17th June, 2021; Abuja, Nigeria
4"35th Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference Of The Association Of Public Health Physicians Of Nigeria (APHPN): Advancing A Health System That Works For All In Nigeria", (Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria), 27th January, 2019 to 1st February, 2019; Enugu, Nigeria
5"Civil Society Accountability Forum 2018 Conference: Domestic Resource Mobilization; Increasing Public And Private Sector Investment", (Society for AIDS in Africa), 13th November, 2018 to 15th November, 2018; Abuja, Nigeria
6"National HIV Prevention Conference 2016: Hands On For HIV Prevention", (National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)), 29th November, 2016 to 30th November, 2016; Abuja, Nigeria
7"18th Biennial Conference Of The Medical Women Association Of Nigeria (MWAN)", (Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN)), 19th September, 2013 to 21st September, 2013; Uyo, Nigeria
8"Conference Of Epidemiology", (Epidemiological Society of Nigeria (EPiSON)), 11th March, 2012 to 13th March, 2012; Calabar, Nigeria
9"28th Annual National Scientific Conference Of The Association Of Public Health Physicians Of Nigeria (APHPN)", (Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria), 8th March, 2012 to 10th March, 2012; Calabar, Nigeria
10"33rd Annual General And Scientific Meeting Of The West African College Of Physicians (WACP)", (West African College of Physicians (WACP)), 9th November, 2009 to 12th November, 2009; Paynesville, Liberia
11"25th Annual National Scientific Conference Of The Association Of Public Health Physicians Of Nigeria (APHPN)", (Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria), 22nd April, 2009 to 25th April, 2009; Benin City, Nigeria
12"2007 Annual Scientific Conference Of The Association Of Public Health Physicians Of Nigeria (APHPN): The Role Of Drugs In Effective Health-care Delivery In Nigeria", (Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria), 25th July, 2007 to 27th July, 2007; Awka, Nigeria
Workshops
1"Doctors As Educators Workshop", (Royal College of Physicians & West African College of Physicians), 13th November, 2023 to 15th November, 2023; Zoom
2"West African College of Physicians Preconference Workshop on Open Data Kit", (West African College of Physicians, Faculty of Community Health), 10th July, 2023 to 10th July, 2023; Zoom
3"Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Implementation Research (IR)", (UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) & African Regional Training Centre, University of Ghana School of Public Health), 3rd April, 2023 to 28th May, 2023; Online
4"One Day International Virtual Workshop on Sample Size Calculation", (ERNAL Group Foundation and IPHA India), 31st January, 2023 to 31st January, 2023; Google Meet
5"West African College of Physicians Preconference Workshop on Stata Software", (West African College of Physicians, Faculty of Community Health), 25th July, 2022 to 25th July, 2022; Zoom
6"Pre-conference Workshop On Qualitative Research", (West African College of Physicians (WACP) Nigeria Chapter, Faculty of Community Health), 12th July, 2021 to 12th July, 2021; Abuja, Nigeria
7"Responsible Conduct Of Biomedical Research Course", (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), USA), 23rd January, 2021 to 23rd August, 2021; Online, International
8"Good Clinical Practice Course", (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), USA), 21st January, 2021 to 21st January, 2021; Online, International
9"Research Writing In The Sciences Course", (INASP), 10th September, 2019 to 4th November, 2019; Online, International
10"Intensive Hands-on Training On Data Analysis Using STATA Statistical Software", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital), 31st July, 2018 to 4th August, 2018; Nnewi, Nigeria
11"Global Health - Emergency Obstetric And Newborn Care Course", (USAID, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health), 26th November, 2017 to 26th November, 2017; Online, International
12"Training Of Doctors, Nurses And General Health Care Workers On The Shorter Regimen And New Drugs For Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis", (Federal Ministry of Health/NTBLCP, KNCV, WHO, USAID and GFATM), 30th October, 2017 to 3rd November, 2017; Port Harcourt, Nigeria
13"Short Course On Clinical Decision-Making For Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis", (Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp), 27th February, 2017 to 24th May, 2017; Antwerp, Belgium
14"Good Participatory Practice (GPP) Implementer Course Track A", (San Francisco Department of Public Health, Centre for Learning and Innovation & AVAC), 12th September, 2016 to 16th December, 2016; Online, International
15"Training In Adherence Counselling, Couple Counselling And Data Management For Antiretroviral Based HIV-1 Prevention Among High-risk HIV-1 Serodiscordant Couples Demonstration Project In Nigeria", (National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)), 28th July, 2016 to 28th July, 2016; Nnewi, Nigeria
16"Training In Research Ethics, And Good Clinical Practice For Antiretroviral Based HIV-1 Prevention Among High-risk HIV-1 Serodiscordant Couples Demonstration Project In Nigeria", (National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)), 27th July, 2016 to 27th July, 2016; Nnewi, Nigeria
17"Global Fund-sponsored Training Of Local Government Area Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) Team", (German Leprosy and TB Relief Association (GLRA) Nigeria), 3rd May, 2016 to 5th May, 2016; Awka, Nigeria
18"38th & 39th Annual General And Scientific Meeting Of The West African College Of Physicians (WACP)", (West African College of Physicians (WACP)), 2nd November, 2015 to 6th November, 2015; Abuja, Nigeria
19"Training In Good Clinical/Laboratory Practice For Antiretroviral Based HIV-1 Prevention Among High-risk HIV-1 Serodiscordant Couples Demonstration Project In Nigeria", (Institute of Public Health (IPH), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)), 18th December, 2014 to 20th December, 2014; Nnewi, Nigeria
20"Training In Research Methods For Antiretroviral Based HIV-1 Prevention Among High-risk HIV-1 Serodiscordant Couples Demonstration Project In Nigeria", (Institute of Public Health (IPH), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)), 17th December, 2014 to 17th December, 2014; Nnewi, Nigeria
21"Training In Research Ethics For Antiretroviral Based HIV-1 Prevention Among High-risk HIV-1 Serodiscordant Couples Demonstration Project In Nigeria", (Institute of Public Health (IPH), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)), 15th December, 2014 to 16th December, 2014; Nnewi, Nigeria
22"Evidence-Based Medicine/Cochrane Systematic Review Protocol Development Workshop", (The South African Cochrane Centre), 19th June, 2013 to 20th June, 2013; Nnewi, Nigeria
23"Action Basic Training Prevention Of Mother-to-child Transmission Of HIV (PMTCT/MIS)", (Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)), 26th September, 2011 to 30th September, 2011; Benin City, Nigeria
24"Revision Course In Research Methodology", (West African College of Physicians (WACP)), 8th August, 2011 to 11th August, 2011; Ibadan, Nigeria
25"Revision Course In Public Health", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN)), 6th July, 2009 to 17th July, 2009; Lagos, Nigeria
26"Antiretroviral Training", (Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)), 26th November, 2008 to 28th November, 2008; Neni, Nigeria
27"NAUTHEC EDCTP Supported Zonal Training Workshop In Bioethics", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Ethics Committee (NAUTHEC)), 25th November, 2008 to 25th November, 2008; Nnewi, Nigeria
28"Revision Course In Community Health", (West African College of Physicians (WACP)), 4th August, 2008 to 15th August, 2008; Ibadan, Nigeria
29"2007 Post-Conference Workshop: Current Trends In Malaria Control In Nigeria Of The Association Of Public Health Physicians Of Nigeria (APHPN)", (Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria), 28th August, 2007 to 29th August, 2007; Awka, Nigeria