Dr. Amalachukwu Okwukweka Odita
Dr. Amalachukwu Okwukweka Odita is a SENIOR LECTURER in PAEDIATRICS Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Paediatrics, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PAEDIATRICS |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Lagos Unilag Consult. (Post-Graduate Degree, October, 2024) April, 2023 to September, 2024 Advanced Diploma (Upper Credit) Human Capital Management |
| 2 | Postgraduate Medical College Of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2015) January, 2008 to November, 2015 FMCPaed |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2004) January, 1997 to February, 2004 MBBS |
| 4 | Federal Staff School Kaduna. (FSLC, March, 1997) September, 1985 to September, 1990 FSLC Primary Education |
| 5 | Airforce Secondary School Kaduna. (SSCE, June, 1995) September, 1990 to September, 1995 SSCE Secondary Education |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | East, Central and Southern Africa College of Paediatrics and Child Health (ECSAPACH) (November, 2024) October, 2024 to November, 2024 Certificate In Early Childhood Development Early Childhood Development |
| 2 | Data Analysis Academy - Academic and Grant writing enclave (AGE) (August, 2024) June, 2024 to August, 2024 Data Mastery: From Collection To Analysis |
| 3 | Faculty of Medicine in Collaboration with Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus (July, 2024) July, 2024 to July, 2024 Certificate Of Participation Training Course For Consultants And Supervisors Of Dissertations |
| 4 | Medical Research Society of the College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus (June, 2023) June, 2023 to June, 2023 Research Data Analysis |
| 5 | University Of Washington (December, 2018) July, 2018 to December, 2018 Leadership And Management In Health, Professional Development |
| 6 | Boston University School Of Medicine (November, 2017) March, 2017 to November, 2017 PGPN Postgraduate Program In Pediatric Nutrition |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Departmental Exams Officer, Department of Paediatrics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Chairman, Ethics Committee, Federal Medical Center, Onitsha November, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Departmental ICT Officer, Department of Paediatrics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Departmental editor, Department of Paediatrics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | Departmental Career officer, Department of Paediatrics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University July, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Neurologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Anambra. April, 2020 to Present |
| 7 | Lecturer 1, Department Of Paediatrics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2020 to Present |
| 8 | Co-ordinating Physician, Onitsha Sickle cell foundation, General Hospital Onitsha Sickle Cell Foundation June, 2018 to January, 2020 |
| 9 | Co-ordinator, Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Disease, General Hospital Onitsha January, 2018 to January, 2020 |
| 10 | Treasurer, Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria,Anambra State branch February, 2017 to November, 2020 |
| 11 | Head, Department of Paediatrics, General Hospital Onitsha January, 2017 to January, 2020 |
| 12 | Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Neurologist, General Hospital Onitsha April, 2016 to January, 2020 |
| 13 | Senior registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Anambra. December, 2010 to December, 2015 |
| 14 | Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Anambra. January, 2008 to November, 2010 |
| 15 | Medical officer, General Hospital Onitsha January, 2006 to January, 2007 |
| 16 | NYSC doctor, General Hospital Onitsha August, 2005 to July, 2006 |
| 17 | House officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Anambra. August, 2004 to July, 2005 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Sylvia T. Echendu, Ngozi N. Joe-Ikechebelu, Odita Amalachukwu , Esther N Umeadi , Njideka C Uchefuna , Wilson C Igwe, Izunna S Okwelogu and Chinonye V Iloanya. (2023, June) Determinants of health-care seeking behaviors and quality of life in children with epilepsy in Nigeria InTechOpen, Epilepsy During the Lifespan - Beyond the Diagnosis and New Perspectives |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chioma N. P. Mbachu, Randi Hagerman, Edwin Eseigbe, Amalachukwu Odita, Ikechukwu Mbachu, Samuel Ilikanu, Kasarachi Akowundu, Chizalu Ndukwu, Malachy Echezona, Onyedikachi Okereke, Sylvia Echendu, Ifeoma Udigwe. (2024, September), "Knowledge and perceptions about fragile X syndrome and fragile X-premutation-associated conditions among medical doctors in Nigeria", Clinical Genetics, Vol. 107, (Issue 1), pp 56-66 |
| 2 | Nkechinyere G Obichukwu , Clement C Ezechukwu, Jacinta C Elo-Ilo , Amalachukwu O Odita. (2024, July), "Association of Undernutrition with Acute Diarrhoea and Recent Hospitalisation Among Primary School Children in Nnewi, Southeast Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, Vol. 51, (Issue 2), pp 114 - 125 |
| 3 | Nkechinyere G. Obichukwu Clement C. Ezechukwu Jacinta C. Elo-Ilo Amala O. Odita. (2024, February), "Association between household food insecurity and malnutrition among school aged children in Nnewi Southeast Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, Vol. 40, (Issue 2) |
| 4 | Nri-Ezedi, C., Okpara, H., Ifeadike, C., Nwabueze, A., Ulasi, T., & Odita, A. (2023, September), "Serum Adiponectin and its Relationship with Insulin Resistance in Nigerian Children: Adiponectin and Insulin Resistance in Nigerian Children", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 69-78 |
| 5 | Ifezulike, C. , Okeke, K. , Onubogu, C. , Echendu, S. , Odita, A. , Agu, N. , Joseph, E. and Onah, S.. (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, (Issue 4), pp 53-62 |
| 6 | Obichukwu NG, Ezechukwu CC, Elo-Ilo JC, Odita AO. (2023, March), "The association of household food insecurity and malnutrition among school aged children in Nnewi SouthEast Nigeria", The Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, Vol. 44 |
| 7 | Agu, N. , Okeke, K. , Echendu, S. , Onubogu, C. , Ebenebe, J. , Ulasi, T. , Uchefuna, N. , Ifezulike, C. , Odita, A. and Ezeogu, J. (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, (Issue 7), pp 85 - 106 |
| 8 | Nwosu CS, Nri-Ezedi CA, Okechukwu C, Ulasi TO, Umeh EO, Ebubedike UR, Aronu ME, Obi-Nwosu AL, Odita AO, Agu NV, Ngonadi SC, Emedike NC, Uke KM, Emegoakor AC. (2023, December), "Two-Dimensional Ultrasound Assessment of Long-Term Intra-Abdominal Organ Changes in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia during Steady State: A Comparative Study", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 26, (Issue 12), pp 1861-1867 |
| 9 | Odita, A. O., Obichukwu, N. G., Egbuonu, I., Ugochukwu, E., Chukwuka, J. O., & Okeke, K. N.. (2023, January), "Prevalence and Socio-Demographics of Hepatitis B Surface Antiginaemia among Secondary school Children in an urban community Southeast Nigeria: A Cross sectional study", The Nigerian Health Journal, Vol. 22, (Issue 4), pp 339-347 |
| 10 | Odita Amalachukwu Okwukweka, Nkechinyere G Obichukwu, John Chukwuka , Ifeoma Egbuonu, Ebele Ugochukwu, Ogochukwu Ofiaeli:. (2023, September), "Risk factors for Hepatitis B virus transmission among adolescents in secondary schools in Onitsha", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 165 - 172 |
| 11 | Kenneth Nchekwube Okeke , Joseph Ezeogu , Sylvia Tochukwu Echendu , Godfrey Ikechukwu Eberendu, Jude C Okoro, George O Emechebe, Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi, C C Ifezulike, Stephen Emeka Edokwe , Ezinne Ifeyinwa Nwaneli, Victoria Nkiru Agu, Esther Ngozi Umeadi , Thomas Obiajulu Ulasi , Amalachukwu Okwukweka Odita. (2022, January), "Pattern of childhood morbidity and outcome of childhood admission in Imo state University Teaching Hospital Orlu Imo state: A 3year review", International Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 13, (Issue 1) |
| 12 | Wilson C. Igwe, Esther N. Umeadi, Sylvia T. Echendu, Amalachukwu O. Odita. (2022, June), "Sociodemographic Factors Influencing Health Care–Seeking Behavior for Pediatric Epilepsy in Southeast Nigeria", Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice |
| 13 | Igwe WC, Umeadi EN, Echendu ST, Odita AO, Onah CE, Anyabolu EN. (2021, October), "Primary care physicians’ knowledge and approach to pediatric epilepsy care in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi", International Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 10) |
| 14 | Chisom Nri-Ezedi, Thomas Ulasi, Ann Ikeabbah, Ogochukwu Chioma Ofiaeli, Chidera Obiora-Mmodumoguba and Amalachukwu Okwukweka Odita. (2021, February), "Malignant Type II Sacrococcygeal Teratoma -Revisiting The Role Of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy In Resource-Limited Countries: A Case Report.", Acta Scientific Paediatrics, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 93-96 |
| 15 | Igwe WC, Umeadi NE, Odita AO.. (2018, January), "Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: A Report Of 3 Cases Seen At Pediatric Neurology Unit Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Nigerian Medical Practitioner, Vol. 73, (Issue 1), pp 23-25 |
| 16 | Igwe WC, Ezeudu CE, Odita AO, Umeadi NE, Ogualili P.. (2016, January), "Pattern Of Childhood Epilepsies In A Tertiary Health Facility In Nnewi, South -East Nigeria", JMSCR, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 10959-65 |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Odita Amalachukwu Okwukweka. (2015, May), "Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and risk factors for its prevalence in secondary school students in Onitsha". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Odita AO, Umeadi EN, Igwe WC, Onyejiaka C. (2024, January), "CHALLENGES OF MANAGEMENT OF CHILDREN WITH EPILEPSY IN A NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI, SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA", Paediatric Association of Nigeria |
| 2 | Odita A.O, Enema F.E. (2024, January), "PATTERN OF PRESENTATION OF PAEDIATRIC NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS IN ONITSHA, NIGERIA", |
| 3 | Odita A.O, Enema F.E. (2024, January), "PATTERN OF PRESENTATION OF PAEDIATRIC NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS IN ONITSHA, NIGERIA", |
| 4 | Odita, A.O.; Origbo L.. (2023, July), "A Central Nervous System presentation of post-streptococcal autoimmune disorder", , 2023 Scientific Conference/Annual General Meeting |
| 5 | ODITA OA, OBICHUKWU NG, CHUKWUKA JO, EGBUONU I, UGOCHUKWU EF, OKEKE KN. (2022, July), "Prevalence and Vaccination status of Hepatitis B surface antigenaemia among secondary school students in Onitsha", Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra, Vol. 35, (Issue 12) |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | 1 EN UMEADI, WC IGWE, TS ECHENDU, AO ODITA, CU UFOAROH. "Utility Of Smart Phone Recording In A Resource Poor Setti", (Presentation, 2021 January) British Paediatric Neurology Association, Abstracts of the Annual Meeting, 6–8 January 2021, Virtual |
| 2 | Odita Amalachukwu Okwukweka. "Histopathological patterns of nervous system tumours in Anambra, SouthEast Nigeria", (Research Proposal, 2021 March) Faculty of Basic Clinical Medicine, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Proposal of thesis for PhD in Surgical Pathology and Clinical Oncology |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "African Travel grant for MDS-ES 9th Winter School for Young Neurologists" (December, 2019 to February, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "A LEVELS OF APOLIPOPROTEINA-1, APOLIPOPROTEIN B, AND GLUCOSE OF THE ELDERLY, ACTIVELY, AND NON-EXERCISING INDIVIDUALS IN NNEWI" (May, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "4th MBBS Main exams" (October, 2023 to October, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "5th MBBS (FIRST) PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION TIME TABLE" (September, 2023 to October, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "5th MBBS (2ND) PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION" (January, 2022 to February, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Hall Warden, "College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (August, 2023) |
| 2 | Departmental ICT officer, "Department of Paediatrics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2023) |
| 3 | Departmental Career officer, "Department of Paediatrics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "Child Neurological Society of Nigeria" (member since 2023), https://www.icnapedia.org/profile/9215-child-neurology-society-of-nigeria |
| 2 | Fellow Member, "Nigeria League against Epilepsy" (member since 2023), https://www.ilae.org/regions-and-countries/national-chapters/nigeria |
| 3 | Affiliate Member, "Cerebral Palsy Research Network" (member since 2022), https://cprn.org |
| 4 | Full Member, "Medical Women Association of Nigeria" (member since 2021), https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083020406534&mibextid=ZbWKwL |
| 5 | Junior Member, "Young Epilepsy Section of the International League Against Epilepsy (YES-ILAE)" (member since 2018), https://www.ilae.org/about-ilae/structure-and-working-groups/commissions-and-sections/young-epilepsy-section-yes#:~:text=The%20Young%20Epilepsy%20Section%20(YES,%2C%20and%2For%20epilepsy%20research. |
| 6 | Associate Member, "International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS)" (member since 2018), https://www.movementdisorders.org/MDS.htm |
| 7 | Full Member, "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria" (member since 2015), https://www.mdcan.org.ng/ |
| 8 | Fellow Member, "Peadiatric Association of Nigeria" (member since 2010), https://pan-ng.org/ |
| 9 | Full Member, "Nigeria Medical Association" (member since 2004), http://nma-anambra.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra State branch 2024 Scientific conference, 5th Emeritus Prof. Nwako lecture and Annual General Meeting", (Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra State branch), 19th July, 2024 to 20th July, 2024; NMA house, Onitsha |
| 2 | "Paediatric Association of Nigeria 55th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference 2024", (Paediatric Association of Nigeria), 16th January, 2024 to 20th January, 2024; Lagos |
| 3 | "11th Annual General and 11th Scientific meeting", (Child Neurology Society of Nigeria), 15th January, 2024 to 16th January, 2024; LASUCOM, Ikeja, Lagos |
| 4 | "2023 CA ND Society June Annual Conference - EEG/LTM", (California Neurodiagnostic Society), 3rd June, 2023 to 2nd July, 2023; Virtual |
| 5 | "Epilepsy Alliance Conference (EAAC3)", (Epilepsy Alliance Africa), 24th June, 2022 to 24th June, 2022; Virtual |
| 6 | "2nd Epilepsy Alliance Africa Conference (EAAC2)", (Epilepsy Alliance Africa (EAA)), 25th June, 2021 to 25th June, 2021; Virtual |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Research data analysis", (Medical Research Society of the College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus), 7th June, 2023 to 9th June, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus |
| 2 | "Assessing Childhood development and related disorders", (Child Neurology Society of Nigeria), 19th April, 2023 to 19th April, 2023; Virtual |
| 3 | "Epilepsy assessment and Management Course 3", (Pretola Gobal Health Consulting UK), 15th January, 2022 to 26th March, 2022; Virtual |
| 4 | "Doctors As Educators Workshop", (West African College of Physicians in collaboration with Royal College of Physicians), 22nd June, 2021 to 24th June, 2021; Virtual |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Neuro-developmental disability masterclass", (Pretola Gobal Health Consulting UK), 2nd July, 2022 to 2nd July, 2022; Virtual |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Update on Management of Malaria in Children", (Paediatric Association of Nigeria), 26th October, 2022 to 26th October, 2022; Zoom |
| 2 | "Peculiarities of Nutrition in Preterm Neonates", (Limi Children hospital), 28th September, 2022 to 28th September, 2022; Zoom |
| 3 | "The Genomic Landscape of the Epilepsies in 2022", (British Paediatric Neurology Association), 22nd September, 2022 to 22nd September, 2022; Zoom |
| 4 | "Malformations of Cortical Development", (British Paediatric Neurology Association), 15th September, 2022 to 15th September, 2022; Zoom |
| 5 | "The role of Clinical Neurophysiology in paediatric movement disorders", (British Paediatric Neurology Association), 16th September, 2021 to 16th September, 2021; Zoom |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "BPNA Annual Scientific Conference", (British Paediatric Neurology Association), 6th January, 2021 to 8th January, 2021; Oxford |
| 2 | "Stroke A Treatable And Preventable Disease", (World Federation of Neurology and the African Academy of Neurology), 9th October, 2020 to 10th October, 2020; Virtual |
| 3 | "Craniosynostosis And Infantile Spasms", (General Hospital Onitsha), 16th October, 2019 to 17th October, 2019; Onitsha |
| 4 | "Nestle Nigeria Workshop/Nutrition In The Preterm And Low Weight Infants", (Nestle Nigeria), 13th June, 2019 to 14th June, 2019; Onitsha |
| 5 | "Nestle Nigeria Symposium/ Health Indicators During Complementary Feeding Period.", (Nestle Nigeria), 14th March, 2019 to 15th March, 2019; Onitsha |
| 6 | "Nestle Nigeria Workshop/ Malnutrition In Infancy: Causes And Consequences", (Nestle Nigeria), 7th March, 2019 to 8th March, 2019; Onitsha |
| 7 | "Workshop For Anambra State Local Government Health Workers/ Optimal Nutrition In The First Six Months: Challenges And Way Forward.", (FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Ltd in collaboration with Anambra state Ministry of Health), 13th September, 2018 to 14th September, 2018; Awka |
| 8 | "Symposium On Paediatric Nutrition/ Origin Of Adult Non Communicable Diseases And The Role Of Metabolic Programming In Early Life", (Nestle Nigeria), 13th February, 2018 to 14th February, 2018; Onitsha |
| 9 | "Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation", (Paediatric Association of Nigeria), 20th January, 2014 to 21st January, 2014; Portharcourt |
| 10 | "Intensive Course In Paediatrics", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 18th February, 2013 to 1st March, 2013; UBTH Benin |
| 11 | "Health Resources Management Course", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 15th August, 2011 to 26th August, 2011; Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos |
| 12 | "Research Methodology In Medicine", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 14th March, 2011 to 25th March, 2011; Lagos |