Dr. Obinna Chinedu Ajaegbu

Dr. Obinna Chinedu Ajaegbu is a LECTURER I in PHARMACOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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Pharmacology, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
PHARMACOLOGY

Social Profiles

Oninna Ajaegbu

Interest Areas

PAEDIATRICS

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA. (Post-Doctorate Degree, January, 2021)
August, 2013 to December, 2019
FMCPaed PAEDIATRICS
2NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Master Degree, June, 2018)
March, 2014 to December, 2017
M.Sc PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS

Relevant/Working Experience

1Member Nnamdi Azikiwe University Quality assurance and Certification, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
May, 2021 to Present
23rd MBBS coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
March, 2021 to Present
3THIRD MBBS EXAM COORDINATOR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
June, 2020 to Present

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Olumuyiwa C. Bamidele, Bertilla U. Ezeonwu*, Obinna C. Ajaegbu, Uzoma C. Ajanwenyi Joseph, Tosin S. Adaramola, Chioma V. Anazor, Leonard E. Abonyi, Ifeoma O. Nwafor, Angela A. Okolo. (2023, February), "Evaluation of impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the burden and pattern of severe malaria in Nigerian children", International journal of community medicine and public health, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 9
2Emeagui DO, Okoro AA, Ajaegbu OC, Ofudu PO, Achuzia BE. (2023, November), "Neonatal respiratory distress in Federal Medical Center Asaba, Nigeria: Experience from a low resource setting.", J. Afric. Neonatal, Vol. 4, pp 120-125
3Ajaegbu OC, Madubuike CN, Ezeonwu BU, Uchendu BU, Obidike A, Agu TC, Ajaegbu FN. (2023, December), "Sexual abuse (Rape) in Anambra state:South Eastern Nigeria.", Int. J Community Med Public Health., Vol. 10, (Issue 12), pp 4644-4648
4Innocent F. Ajegi1 , Gloria O. Ajegi1 , Obinna C. Ajaegbu1 , Matthew O. Nwokike2 , Mansur A. Ramalan3 , Victor I. Eje4 , Godwin C. Akuodor1*. (2023, March), "Evaluation of the antiulcer and antimicrobial activities of methanol leaf extract of Helianthus annuus", International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 161-166
5Ezeonwu Bu, Ajaegbu Oc, Umukoro CR, Joseph UCA, Emeagui OD, Idabor OL, Basime BT.. (2022, December), "Experience with the use of Mycopyhebolate mofetil in children with nephrotic syndrome in Asaba. A case series", Afr J Paed Nephro, Vol. 9, pp 37-43
618. Chimah OU, Emeagui KN, Ajaegbu OC, Anazor CV, Ossai CA, Fagbemi AJ, Emeagui OD. (2022, April), "Congenital malformations: Prevalence and characteristics of new-borns admitted into Federal Medical Centre, Asaba", Health Sci. Rep. 2022; 5:e599, Vol. 1
717. Okike CO, Emeagui DO, Ajaegbu OC, Muoneke UV. (2022, April), "Outcome of treatment of children with epilepsy in a Nigerian tertiary hospital.", Int J Med Health Dev. 2022; 27: 74-80
8Okike CO, Ajaegbu OC, Origbo L, Muoneke UV. (2021, January), "Idiopathic Basal Ganglia Calcification (Fahr’s Disease) In A 9-year-old Nigerian Child", Niger J Paediatr.
9Ajaegbu OC, Ezeonwu BU, Emeagui OD, Okafor HU. (2021, July), "MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN ADULTHOOD SEEN AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ASABA", West African Journal of Medicine
1016. Ezeonwu BU, Abonyi LE, Odetunde OI, Nnodim IJ, Ajaegbu OC, Emeagui DO, Okoli NE, Okolo AA. (2021, August), "Epidemiology of community-acquired acute kidney injury in children as seen in an emergency room of a tertiary hospital in south-south Nigeria. Saudi J Kidney Dis Traspl.", Saudi J Kidney Dis Traspl. 2021; 32(2):428-436.
11Okike CO, Ajaegbu OC, Emeagui OD, Abonyi LE, Muoneke VU. (2020, June), ". Childhood Convulsion: Home-care And Complications Seen In Children Presenting With Convulsion At The Federal Medical Centre Asaba, Delta State", Journal of Advance in Medicine and Medical Research
12Emeagui NK, Obu GO, Opara HIO, Emeagui OD, Ajaegbu OC, Esievoadje SE, Urhi A. (2020, August), "Paediatric Osteomyelitis In A Tertiary Hospital In South-South Nigeria, Clinical Experience At Federal Medical Centre, Asaba", Journal of Advance in Medicine and Medical Research. 2020; 32(21): 57-64.
13Ajaegbu O, Ezeonwu BU, Okike C, Muoneke UV, Okafor HU. (2020, June), ". Blood Pressure Profile Of Apparently Healthy Primary School Children In Delta State, Nigeria: Impact Of Social Factors And Anthropometric Variables", Open Journal of Pediatrics. 2020; 10: 576-585.
14Okike CO, Muoneke UV, Manyike PC, Onyire BN, Ajaegbu O, Uwaezuoke SN. (2020, May), "Assessment Of Alcoholic Beverage Addiction In Nigerian Secondary School Adolescents: A Cross-sectional Study Using A Self-administered Questionnaire Adapted From A Validated WHO Substance Use Questionnaire", . Fam Med Prim Care Rev. 2020; 22(1): 49-53.
15Ajaegbu OC, Okike CO, Muoneke UV. (2020, May), "Physical abuse in its extreme form seen in a 12-year-old female adolescent.", Journal of Adances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2020; 22(11): 15-19.
16Ezeonwu BU, Ajaegbu OC, Onyeka-Okite E, Nnodim IJ, Ayodele A, Orufar E. (2018, February), "High Steroid Responsive Nephrotic Syndrome In Children In Asaba, South-south Nigeria: A 5 Years’ Review", Afr J Paed Nephrol. 2018; 5: 21-27.
17Ezeonwu BU, Okike CO, Opara HI, Abonyi LE, Ajaegbu OC, Omoyibo EE. (2018, November), "Raised Body Mass Index And Cardiovascular Indices In Secondary School Students, South-south Nigeria", Int J Community Med Public Health.
18Ezeonwu BU, Ayodele A, Ajaegbu O, Mbagwu N, Ovemeso O, Okolo A. (2017, May), "Is Knowledge And Practice Of Oral Rehydration Therapy Suboptimal? Assessment At Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, South-South Nigeria.", Int J Community Med Public Health
19Ezeonwu BU, Nwafor I, Nnodim I, Ayodeji A, Ajaegbu O, Maduemem E, Okolo A. (2016, July), "Risk Factors For Chronic Kidney Disease In Children Attending Paediatric Outpatient Clinic In Federal Medical Centre, Asaba", J Pre Epidemiol
20Ezeonwu BU, Nwafor I, Nnodim I, Ayodele A, Ajaegbu O, Maduemem O, Okolo A. (2016, April), "Nephro-prevention In Children By Urinary Dipstick Screening", Unknown Journal or Publisher
21Ukoha OB, Ajaegbu OC, Eke CO. (2012, March), "A Review Of Stroke Cases In A Military Hospital Nigeria", AFRIMEDIC Journal
22Duru CB, Ifeadike CO, Nnebue CC, Ubajaka C, Onyeonoro U, Ajaegbu OC. (2011, May), "Contraceptive Knowledge And Practice Among Female Teachers Of Reproductive Age In Nnewi, Anambra State", AFRIMEDIC Journal

Academic Leadership Qualities

Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Saudi journal of kidney disease and transplantation" (January, 2021)
2Reviewer, "Saudi journal of kidney disease and transplantation" (June, 2020)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Member Quality assurance committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2021)
23rd MBBS cordinator, "pharmacology department" (April, 2020)
33rd mbbs coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2020)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Associate Member, "PAEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA" (member since 2019), https://pan-ng.org/
2Associate Member, "PAEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA" (member since 2019), https://ng-check.com/pediatric-nephrology-association-of-nigeria/5208579.html

Relevant Events Attended

Conference
1"PAEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA", (PAEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA), 17th July, 2023 to 17th July, 2023; River state
Workshop
1"PAEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA", (PAEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA), 20th January, 2019 to 3rd May, 2023; University of Ibadan