Dr. Emeka Stephen Edokwe
Dr. Emeka Stephen Edokwe is a SENIOR LECTURER in PAEDIATRICS Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr Emeka Edokwe from the Department of Paediatrics Faculty of Medicine
Personal Information
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Address: | 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 | |
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| 1 | National Medical Postgraduate College Nigeria. (Post-Doctorate Degree, September, 2013) July, 2007 to June, 2013 FMCPaed 2013 Paediatrics |
| 2 | National Medical Postgraduate College. (Post-Graduate Degree, November, 2009) November, 2009 to November, 2009 Member NMPCN Part 1 Fellowship Degree |
| 3 | NAU Awka. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2001) March, 1994 to November, 2001 MBBS Medicine And Surgery |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member, Faculty Ad-hoc Committee on staff Complaint March, 2025 to May, 2025 |
| 2 | Examination Officer Post-graduate, Departmental Post-graduate exam officer Paediatrics February, 2023 to February, 2024 |
| 3 | Coordinator Skill Acquisition and Laboratory for undergraduate medical training, Department of Paediatrics July, 2021 to December, 2022 |
| 4 | Honorary Hospital Consultant, NAUTH Nnewi July, 2019 to Present |
| 5 | Chairman Sports Committee, Department of Paediatrics May, 2019 to May, 2020 |
| 6 | Unit Head Team Newborn Unit, Department of Paediatrics April, 2019 to May, 2027 |
| 7 | Unit Head and Coordinator Newborn Unit, Department of Paediatrics April, 2019 to May, 2027 |
| 8 | Member Curriculum review draft Committee MDCN Accreditation, Department of Paediatrics May, 2018 to May, 2019 |
| 9 | Full term Hospital Consultant, NAUTH Nnewi May, 2014 to April, 2019 |
| 10 | Senior Registrar, NAUTH Nnewi November, 2009 to September, 2013 |
| 11 | Registrar, NAUTH Nnewi July, 2007 to November, 2009 |
| 12 | Medical officer, General Hospital September, 2004 to May, 2007 |
| 13 | Medical officer, Toki Medical Centre March, 2004 to August, 2004 |
| 14 | Medical officer, NYSC March, 2003 to March, 2004 |
| 15 | Housemanship/Internship, NAUTH Nnewi March, 2002 to February, 2003 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Onyeje C, Onyeje B, Ndiukwu CI, Edokwe ES, Echendu S, Ngonadi C, Ikeabba A, Chukwuka JO, Okeke KN. (2025, February), "Relationship of Serum Magnesium with Severity and Short-term Complications among Newborns with Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy admitted in a Tertiary Health Institution in Southeast Nigeria"", Journal of Neonatology |
| 2 | Eleje GU, Nri-Ezedi CA, Ndugubam OC, Nzeduba DC, Shatima DR, Ikihde OL, Usuah AJ, Nwaneli EI, Okafor GC, Umeiranefo JC, Njoku CC,Ezeora NC, Edokwe ES, Dinwoke PC, MamahEJ. (2025, February), "Enhancing Paediatric diagnostic accuracy a case report on the clinical utility of MedBrain in Nigeria", Journal of diagnosis and case reports, (Issue 6), pp 1-4 |
| 3 | Eleje GU, Nri-Ezedi CA, Ndugubam OC, Nzeduba DC, Shatima DR, Ikihde OL, Usuah AJ, Nwaneli EI, Okafor GC, Umeiranefo JC, Njoku CC,Ezeora NC, Edokwe ES, Dinwoke PC, MamahEJ. (2025, February), "MedBrain for making diagnosis of childhood illnesses", Journal of digital health, pp 24-28 |
| 4 | Chidozie CP, Edokwe ES, Ukibe NR, Agu KC, Ikele MO, Ogbodo UC, Obeagu EO, Kalu OA, Ukibe EG. (2024, February), "Biomarkers associated with AIDS defining malignancies in Children", International Journal of Research and publication review, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 3406-3410 |
| 5 | Amaefule OC, Adile OJ, Nwankwo VC, Mmadu F, ..... Edokwe ES et al al. (2024, April), "Evaluation of the intervention for management of breast cancer among women in Nigeria: a narrative review", Biomedical journal of scientific and Technical research, Vol. 56, (Issue 4), pp 48211-48218 |
| 6 | Ekene Agatha Emeka, Akabuogu Uchechi Williams, Akwiwu-Uzoma Chodozie Valentine, Esther Ngozi Umeadi, Sylvia Tochukwu Echendu, Chika Ifeoma Ofiaeli, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Hyacinth Tochukwu Eze Onyeka Chukwudalu Ekwebene Ngozichukwu Gertrude Uzoewulu, Emeka Stephen Edokwe Chidinma Theresa Ezidiegwu, Kingsley Chidiebere Nwaogu, Johnbosco Emmanuel Mamah and George Uchenna Eleje*. (2024, April), "Prevalence and outcome of acute respiratory tract infections among infants in a Nigerian tertiary health care institution", Biomedical journal of scientific and Technical research, Vol. 56, (Issue 4), pp 48211-48217 |
| 7 | George Uchenna Eleje, Chijioke Brenda Nwammuo, Kenechi Ogbodo Nnamani, Emeka Philip Igbodike, Ekeuda Uchenna Nwankwo, Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor, Tobechi Kingsley Njoku, Onyeka Chukwudalu Ekwebene, Emmanuel Chukwubuikem Egwuatu, Divinefavour Echezona Malachy, Ogechi Odinakachukwu Dimgba, Eric Chukwudi Ihekwoaba, Onyekachi Amos Onu, Emeka Stephen Edokwe, Chika Ifeoma Ofiaeli, Kenechukwu Ezekwesili Obi, Chizoba Ndidiamaka Okwuosa, Adanna Vivian Egwim, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro, Chukwudubem Chinagorom Onyejiaka, Henry Chinedu Nneji, Obiora Donatus Ugwu, Chijioke Ogomegbunam Ezeigwe, Casmir Chukwudi Madubuko, Alexander Arinze Mathias, Gerald Okanandu Udigwe. (2024, April), "Double true umbilical cordknots coexisting with successful fetal outcome : a case report", SAGE Open medical case report, Vol. 12, pp 12:2050313x241239524 |
| 8 | Agu NV , Ulasi TO, *Okeke KN , Ebenebe JC , Echendu ST1 , Nri-Ezedi CA2 , Nwaneli EI , Edokwe ES, Onah Sk , Ifezulike CC3 , Umeadi ES. (2022, January), "Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Secondary Schools Adolescents in Onitsha, Anambra State Nigeria", International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Invention, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 5891-5899 |
| 9 | Agu NV, Ulasi TO, Okeke KN, Ebenebe JC, Echendu ST, Nri ezeadi CA, Nwaneli EI, Edokwe ES, Onah SK, Ifezulike CC, Umeadi ES. (2022, January), "Prevalence of overweight and obesity among secondary School students in Onitsha Anambra state Nigeria", International Journal of Medical Science Clinical Intervention, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 5891-5899 |
| 10 | C. U. Onubogu a,b*, K. N. Okeke a,b, E. F. Ugochukwu a,b, C. E. Ezeudu a,b , W. C. Igwe a,b, E. O. Muokwugwo b , E. S. Edokwe a,b and N. V. Agu b. (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, Article no.AJPR.82275 |
| 11 | Ezinne I. Nwaneli, Chisom A. Nri-ezedi, Kenneth N. Okeke, Emeka S. Edokwe, Sylvia T. Echendu & Kenechukwu K. Iloh. (2022, February), "Congenital cerebral malaria: a masquerader in a neonate", Malaria Journal, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 12 | Onubogu CU, Okeke KN, Ugochukwu EF, Ezeudu CE, Igwe WC, Edokwe ES, AguNV. (2022, January), "Umbilical cord care knowledge and practice : what is status of chlorhexidine gel scale up in Nnewi Nigeria", Asian journal of pediatrics, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 1-10 |
| 13 | Kenneth Nchekwube Okeke, Joseph Ezeogu, Sylvia Tochukwu Echendu, Godfrey IkechukwuEberendu, Jude C Okoro4, George O Emechebe, Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi1, C C Ifezulike, StephenEmeka Edokwe, Ezinne Ifeyinwa Nwaneli, Victoria Nkiru Agu3, Esther Ngozi Umeadi, ThomasObiajulu Ulasi, Amalachukwu Okwukweka Odita.. (2022, January), "Pattern of childhood morbidity and outcome of childhoodadmission in Imo state University Teaching Hospital Orlu Imostate: A 3year review .", International Journal of Biomedical Research 2022; 13(1): e5707. e5707IJBR (2022) 13 (1) Page 1 of 5, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 1-5 |
| 14 | Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi1 , Henry Chima Okpara2, Kenneth Nchekwube Okeke1* , Ezinne Ifeyinwa Nwaneli1 , Emeka Stephen Edokwe1 , Sylvia Tochukwu Echendu3 , Thomas Obiajulu Ulasi. (2022, February), "Exploring the Relationship between Adiponectin and Blood Pressure in Nigerian Children", Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, Vol. 12, pp 9-19 |
| 15 | Nonso Anthony Ogbuefi, Ebelechuku Francesca Ugochukwu , Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu2 , Emeka Stephen Edokwe, Kenneth Nchekwube Okeke. (2021, November), "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 |
| 16 | Echendu ST, Okeke KN, Nri-Ezedi CA, Umeadi EN, Nwaneli EI, Edokwe ES, Agu NV1, Ifezulike CC, and Eleje GU. (2021, October), "Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of HIV- Infected Under-Five Children", New American Journal of Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-8 |
| 17 | Onubuogu CU, Ofiaeli CO, Onyeyili AN, ..Edokwe ES... (2021, June), "Knowlege And Compliance With Standard Precaution Among Healthcare Workers In A Southeastern Tertiary Hospital", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 33, (Issue 1), pp 22-34 |
| 18 | Sylvia T Echendu 1, Kenneth N Okeke 1, 2, * , Joy C Ebenebe Ebelechuku F Ugochukwu Chinyere U Onubogu 1, 2, Esther N Umeadi Ifeoma Egbuonu 2, Emeka S Edokwe Christian C Ifezulike , and GU Eleje. (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 |
| 19 | Ebelechuku F. Ugochukwu, MBBS, MD, FWACP1; Chinyere U. Onubogu, MBBS, FWACP1 ; Emeka S. Edokwe, MBBS, FMCP1 ; Uchenna Ekwochi, MBBS, FMCP2 ; Kenneth N. Okeke, MBBS, FMCP1 ; Esther N. Umeadi, MBBS, FWACP1 ; Stanley K. Onah, MBBS, FWACP1. (2021, December), "A Review and Analysis of Outcomes from Prevention of Mother-toChild 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 |
| 20 | Echendu ST, Okeke KN, Ebenebe JC, Ugochukwu EF, Umeadi EN, Egbuonu I, Edokwe ES. (2021, January), "Prevalence Of Protein Energy Malnutrition In HIV Infected Under Five Children And The Effects Of Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy On Their Nutritional Status", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Review, Vol. 1, (Issue 03), pp 53-61 |
| 21 | GU Eleje, ES Edokwe, JI Ikechebelu, CU Onubuogu, EF Ugochukwu. (2018, May), "Mother-to-Child Transmission Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Among HIV Infected Pregnant Women On Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy With Premature Rupture Of Membrane", Journal of maternal-Fetal and neonatal Medicine, Vol. 31, (Issue 2), pp 184-190 |
| 22 | Edokwe ES, CU Onubuogu, EF Ugochukwu, WC Igwe, KN Okeke. (2018, April), "Paediatric HIV Test In A Southeastern Tertiary Centre: Does Provider Initiated Testing And Counseling Increase The Uptake Rate?", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 30, (Issue 1), pp 30-35 |
| 23 | Edokwe ES, CU Onubuogu, EF Ugochukwu, WC Igwe, KN Okeke. (2018, April), "Paediatric HIV Test In A Southeastern Tertiary Centre: Does Provider Initiated Testing And Counseling Increase The Uptake Rate?", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 30, (Issue 1), pp 30-35 |
| 24 | EF Ugochukwu, CU Onubuogu, ES Edokwe, KN Okeke. (2014, February), "Nutritional Contents Of Lunch Packs Of Primary School Children In Nnewi, Nigeria", Annals of medical and health sciences research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 108-114 |
| 25 | JI Ikechebelu, GU Eleje, EF Ugochukwu, ES Edokwe. (2014, May), "Should We Re-define Age Of Fetal Viability In Nigeria? A Case Report Of Newborn Survival From Pre- Viable Pre-labor Rupture Of Membrane", Journal of Women's Health Issues Care, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 2 |
| 26 | Osakwe CR, Osakwe OJ, Edokwe ES. (2013, December), "Risk Factors and Outcome of Pregnancies wi th Placenta Praevia in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital: A 5-year Review.", Afrimedic journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 24-28 |
| 27 | EF Ugochukwu, KN Okeke, CU Onubuogu, ES Edokwe. (2012, May), "Socio-demographic Characteristics Of Child Street Vendors In Nnewi, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, Vol. 39, (Issue 4), pp 174-178 |
| 28 | JI Ikechebelu, GU Eleje, ES Edokwe,CC Ezechukwu, EF Ugochukwu. (2012, March), "Should We Redefine Age Of Viability In Nigeria? A Case Report Of Survival Of Very Low Birth Weight Baby From Pre-viable Premature Rupture Of Membranes", International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Vol. 119, pp SS 375- SS 376 |
| 29 | ES Edokwe. (2011, January), "Newborn Survival In Nigeria", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 32-33 |
| 30 | Edokwe ES. (2011, May), "Immunization Trend In Nigeria", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 39-40 |
| 31 | Edokwe ES. (2011, July), "Immunization Trend in Nigeria", Afrimedic journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 39-40 |
| 32 | Edokwe ES. (2010, January), "Letter To The Editor: Prevention Of HIV Infection In Children: Challenges Of PMTCT In Nigeria", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 40 |
| 33 | AN Osuigwe, E Edokwe, IK Aghadi, RO Ofiaeli. (2004, January), "Management Problems Of Congenital Anomalies At Nnewi", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 24-25 |
| 34 | AN Osuigwe, CN Ekwunife, CN Ndukwu, ES Edokwe. (2003, April), "Paediatric Urological Trauma At Nnewi,South Eastern Nigeria: A Two Year Experience", American Journal of urology, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 102-105 |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Edokwe ES. (2013, May), "Nutritional Status Of Uninfected Infants Of HIV Sero-positive Mothers In A PMTCT Programme At NAUTH Nnewi". Faculty of Paediatrics |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Relationship of serum magnesium with severity and outcome of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy among newborn admitted in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi" (2024). Completed Doctorate project by Onyeje Chigozie |
| 2 | "Serum levels of vitamin D in children aged 6-59 months and its association with acute watery diarrhoea in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi,Anambra State Nigeria" (2021). Completed Doctorate project by Ugwu Nwanneka |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Deputy editor Afrimedic Journal" (January, 2010) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Constraints to immunization in urban slum Haryana India" (March, 2013) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "4th MBBS Professional Exam" (June, 2024 to June, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty of Medicine Ad-hoc Committee on Staff and Students Complaints" (March, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 2 | Unit Head Team H Newborn Unit, "Department of Paediatrics" (May, 2025 to May, 2025) |
| 3 | Post graduate exam officer, "Department of Paediatrics" (February, 2023 to February, 2024) |
| 4 | Co-ordinator Post graduate exam officer, "Departmental Post graduate exam officer" (February, 2023 to February, 2024) |
| 5 | Co-ordinator/Chairman, "Sports committee" (February, 2022 to February, 2023) |
| 6 | Member, "College Matriculation Committee" (October, 2022) |
| 7 | Member, "College Welfare Committee" (April, 2021 to December, 2022) |
| 8 | Coordinator Skill Acquisition Simulation Laboratory for Undergraduate students, "Department of Paediatrics" (July, 2021 to September, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria" (member since 2014), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.mdcan.org.ng/&ved=2ahUKEwi75dTEqqX7AhVIzqQKHVoHB80QFnoECBIQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1lg176jFWhrcVAHhan_DIe |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Neonatal Medicine" - FM 12222 (member since 2013), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.nisonm.org/&ved=2ahUKEwjt3qO1p6X7AhXS_aQKHTCgAuwQFnoECA0QAQ&usg=AOvVaw1lMjvDQEmFjAZ_T9c3bpY7 |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society for Paediatric infectious Disease" (member since 2013), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://wspid.org/member-societies/&ved=2ahUKEwiqsM7XqaX7AhVFPewKHa5pBn4QFnoECAgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0kCzRgBZW0iBgu8pV0FVoe |
| 4 | Full Member, "Paediatric Association Nigeria" - 45677 (member since 2010), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://pan-ng.org/&ved=2ahUKEwik2JOIqKX7AhWjNOwKHWFHBFoQFnoECBMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw36P5FTBYWFbj22RiAYmy4t |
| 5 | Full Member, "Nigerian Medical Association" (member since 2003), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://nationalnma.org/&ved=2ahUKEwiS5o7dqKX7AhVsMOwKHaSWC9YQFnoECBAQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1A9dW6qZBhMQoj65KxovEq |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "NMA Scientific Conference", (NMA Scientific Conference), 1st July, 2020 to 4th July, 2020; Virtual |
| 2 | "MDCAN Scientific Conference", (Medical and dental consultant Nigeria), 10th December, 2018 to 15th December, 2018; Agulu |
| 3 | "NMA Scientific Conference", (NMA Scientific Conference), 4th July, 2018 to 7th July, 2018; Agulu |
| 4 | "MDCAN Scientific Conference", (Medical and dental consultant Nigeria), 6th December, 2017 to 9th December, 2017; Nnewi |
| 5 | "MDCAN Scientific Conference", (Medical and dental consultant Nigeria), 7th December, 2016 to 10th December, 2016; Nnewi |
| 6 | "PAN Conference", (Pediatric Association Nigeria), 19th January, 2016 to 31st January, 2016; Abakilliki |
| 7 | "MDCAN Scientific Conference", (Medical and dental consultant Nigeria), 9th December, 2015 to 12th December, 2015; Neni |
| 8 | "Breastfeeding Workshop", (NAUTH Nnewi), 3rd August, 2015 to 6th August, 2015; NAUTH Nnewi |
| 9 | "Mechanical Ventilation Training", (National Society of Neonatal Medicine), 8th July, 2015 to 9th July, 2015; UNTH |
| 10 | "Essential Newborn Care", (Federal Ministry of Health), 25th May, 2015 to 29th May, 2015; Abeokuta |
| 11 | "MDCAN Scientific Conference", (Medical and dental consultant Nigeria), 10th December, 2014 to 13th December, 2014; White Castle Neni |
| 12 | "NMA Physicians Week", (NMA), 6th October, 2014 to 7th October, 2014; Nnewi |
| 13 | "Training Workshop On Assessment Methods And Exam Ethics", (Faculty of Medicine), 7th July, 2014 to 8th July, 2014; NAU Nnewi |
| 14 | "PAN Conference", (Pediatric Association Nigeria), 21st January, 2014 to 31st January, 2014; Calabar |
| 15 | "NMA Conference", (Nigerian Medical Association), 1st October, 2013 to 4th October, 2013; Nnewi |
| 16 | "Cochrane Collaboration Review Training", (Cochrane Collaboration Calabar), 12th August, 2013 to 17th August, 2013; Nnewi |
| 17 | "Health Resource Management", (National Medical Postgraduate College Nigeria), 14th March, 2011 to 25th March, 2011; Lagos |
| 18 | "Research Methodology", (National Medical Postgraduate College Nigeria), 14th March, 2010 to 28th August, 2021; Lagos |
| 19 | "Action Pediatrics Basic Training", (Institute of Human virology), 15th February, 2010 to 28th August, 2021; Benin |
| 20 | "HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Care Training", (USAID/FHI/GHAIN), 12th December, 2007 to 17th December, 2007; Awks |