Dr. Uchechukwu Maduaku Chukwuocha


Dr. Uchechukwu Maduaku Chukwuocha


Reader

BSc., MSc., PhD
Email: uche.chukwuocha@futo.edu.ng

Biography

Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha is a Reader in Public Health, and currently the Acting Head of the Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Nigeria. He obtained his PhD in Medical Parasitology from the Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria in 2010. He had his Post-Doctoral Fellowship [Awarded by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)] in 2015 at the Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, National Autonomous University of Mexico, where he studied the potentials of Whole Plant therapies as alternatives to antimalarial pharmaceuticals. In 2018, He was awarded among just two Nigerians, the prestigious US Fulbright Scholarship to advance his studies on Whole Plant Therapies at the Laboratory of Medical Zoology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA, USA. He started his career as an Assistant Lecturer, in 2005.

 

Uchechukwu founded the Innovations and Technologies for Disease Control (INTEDeC) research group which focuses on developing innovative methods and interventions for infectious disease control. The group has so far successfully developed and deployed two ehealth tools on Google Play store which are MACO-HCA (an interactive health communication application for the control of malaria and COVID-19) and the KnowMalaria mobile digital game (a digital game that aims to deepen the knowledge of players about malaria and its control).  The group also created and successfully deployed the Malaria Classroom Corner project (a school-based intervention to enhance the malaria knowledge, attitude and perceptions among school children). In collaboration with the ACTRG research group of Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, they have developed and patented an Autonomous Contact Tracing Wearable Device with Vitals and Environmental Sensing in 2023. His paper on “Development and evaluation of a mobile digital quiz game for malaria control” was among the 48 highest scoring abstracts selected among 2300 submissions for oral presentation during the 19th International Congress on Infectious Diseases and was slated for presentation in the hot topics session of the scientific meeting.

Uchechukwu was awarded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation research grant in 2022, as Principal Investigator to develop and pilot a Crowdsourced Image-based Morbidity Hotspot Surveillance method for Neglected Tropical Diseases. He is involved as Co-Investigator in two Nigeria TETFund NRF grant funded research projects awarded in 2021 and 2023 respectively.

 

In 2022, He attracted equipment worth over One hundred (100) million Naira from the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) with which he set-up the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Epidemiology. This earned him commendation from the governing council of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. The state-of-the-art laboratory is focused on carrying out cutting edge molecular/ genetic research on infectious diseases.

 

As part of his contribution towards combating the COVID-19 pandemic, he designed and implemented a drug shop intervention to promote COVID-19 knowledge, appropriate behaviour and practices among patent medicine vendors in South Eastern Nigeria. This was to involve this very important group in efforts towards curbing the community spread of the pandemic.  He is currently piloting the community public art for public health project termed “Ka Ala Di Mma” which translates to “That the society may be cleansed”. This is an initiative which uses public art to promote awareness, prevention and control of Neglected Tropical Diseases and to curb stigmatization of people affected in endemic rural communities.

 

Uchechukwu’s commitment to research and scholarship has earned him a number of scientific awards and recognitions. These include; Appointment as a young affiliate of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) (2010-2014); Qualification in a global competition among young scientists to participate in the 61st Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates in Medicine and Physiology (2011); Appointed a TWAS-DFG visiting Scientist to the Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health, Charite University of Medicine, Berlin, Germany (2012); Appointed a Mentor in the Nigerian Schlumberger Excellence in Education Development Schools (SEED) Science project (2012); Nominated Future Leader in Science and Technology to participate in the Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum in Kyoto, Japan (2015). He has also been awarded several competitive travel grants such as the Global Health travel grant and the American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene travel award to participate in international conferences where he presented his scientific research papers. He serves as a global assessor for international exchange programme applications such as the TWAS-DFG cooperation visits programme and the TWAS Advanced Research Fellowships.

Uchechukwu has trained and mentored several undergraduate and postgraduate students in research and innovation. He has also hosted foreign students on international research exchange and field experience. In 2012, he mentored and led the Federal Government Girls College, Owerri, Nigeria to win the first position in the first ever Schlumberger Excellence in Education Development (SEED) Science Competition in Nigeria. He is also a mentor in the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) programme, a United States Government Initiative to invest in the next generation of African leaders

 

Uchechukwu is well published with over 80 scientific articles in peer reviewed journals and contributes significantly to global scientific discuss on infectious diseases and global health. His research focus is on infectious diseases control and global health.

 

Academic Qualification

  • Post Doctorate II (Fulbright Scholarship – African Research Scholar Programme)

Laboratory of Medical Zoology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, United States of America (March -December, 2019).

 

  • Post Doctorate I (The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS-CONACyT) Post Doctoral Fellowship)

Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, National Autonomous University of Mexico, FES Zaragoza, Mexico DF, Mexico (2015-2016)

 

  • Ph.D. (Medical Parasitology)

Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria (2011)

 

  • M.Sc. (Medical Parasitology and Entomology)

Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria (2005).

 

  • B.Sc. (Industrial Microbiology) (Second Class Upper Division)

Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria (2001).

 

  • University of Massachusetts, USA – Environmental Health and Safety trainings and certifications for Laboratory and Field Research (2019) in the following courses;

Online

(1) Hazardous waste management, (2)Laboratory safety, (3)Mechanical and Electrical research safety, (4)Blood borne pathogens, (5)Biological safety, (6)Autoclave use and procedures, (7)Bio-safety cabinet, (8)Field research safety training, (9)Shipping with dry ice, (10)Motor vehicle idling policy.

Classroom

(1)Laboratory safety, (2)Fire safety, (3)Mechanical and Electrical engineering safety (4)Biological safety.

 

  • Collaborative Institutional Training Initiatives (CITI) online research ethics and compliance trainings and certifications in the following courses;

2019

  • Biomedical responsible conduct of research, (2)Information privacy security, (3)Human Research-Group 1 biomedical research investigators and key personnel, (4)Post-procedure care of laboratory animals, (5)Working with animals in research settings, (6)Conflicts of interest, (7)Wildlife research.

2022

  • Human Research -Group 2 biomdeical investigators, (2)The Nigerian National Code for Health Research Ethics, (3)Public Health Research, (4)Technology, Ethics and Regulations, (5) IRB Administration, (6)IRB Chairs, (7) Social and Behavioural Investigator.

 

  • Certificate of course completion in Global health (SocialMedia for Health and Development), Global Health eLearning Center (2019).

 

  • Certificate of course completion in Global health (mHealth Basics: Introduction to Mobile Technology for Health), Global Health eLearning Center (2019).

Honours/Awards

 
  • American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Young Investigators Award Nominee (2006).
  • Appointed Young Affiliate of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) (2010-2015).
  • Awarded the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health Bloomberg Travel Grant to participate in the Gordon Research Conference on Tropical Infectious Diseases in Galveston, Texas, USA, March 13-18,2011.
  • Qualified in the Global Competition among young scientists to participate in the 61st meeting of the Nobel Laureates in Medicine and Physiology in Lindau, Germany, June 26-July 1, 2011.
  • Awarded The World Academy of Sciences and German Research Foundation (TWAS-DFG) cooperation visiting scientist to the Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health, Berlin Germany, 1st December, 2011-28th February, 2012.
  • Appointed Mentor, Schlumberger Excellence in Education Development (SEED) project, Nigeria, 2012.
  • Mentored the Federal Government Girls College, Owerri Imo State, Nigeria to take the first position in the Schlumberger Excellence in Education Development (SEED) Schools Science Project Challenge and Exposition in Nigeria, 2013.
  • Awarded The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and Council for Science and Technology, Mexico (CONACYT) Post Doctoral Fellow, 2014.
  • Selected as Future Leader by The World Academy of Sciences and the Japanese Agency for Science and Technology to participate in the Science and Technology in Society Forum, Kyoto Japan, October 4-6, 2015.
  • Awarded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Health Travel Award for the B5 Malaria: From Innovation to Eradication conference in Kampala, Uganda from 19th- 23rd February, 2017.
  • Awarded a Travel grant to participate in the 7th Multilateral Initiative on Malaria conference in Dakar, Senegal from 14th -21st April, 2018.
  • Awarded the US Fulbright Scholarship in the category of the African Research Scholar Programme, 2018/2019.
  • Received a letter of congratulations from the President of the United States on Selection to represent Nigeria as a member of the US Department of State Exchange Programme, dated August 6, 2018.
  • Received a special mention in the Vice Chancellor’s Address at the 31st Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria.
  • Received a Travel Award by the American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene for the ASTMH 68th Annual Meeting.
  • Abstract on “Development and evaluation of a mobile digital quiz game for the promotion of malaria awareness, positive perceptions and appropriate practices” selected among the 48 highest scoring abstracts from 2300 submissions for oral presentation during the 19th International Congress on Infectious diseases and slated for presentation in the hot topics session of the scientific meeting.
  • Attracted a COVID-19 Rapid Diagnostic Testing Site to the Federal University of Technology, Owerri Health Services Department from the Imo State Ministry of Health.
  • Attracted equipment worth over eighty million naira (N80,000,000.00) from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to set up the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Epidemiology in the Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
  • Awarded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Research Grant (INV-048721) in 2022 to develop and implement the Crowdsourced Image-based Morbidity Hotspot Surveillance for NTDs in Nigeria.
  • Awarded the MIM Society Travel grant to participate in the 8th Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) Pan African Malaria conference in Kigali, Rwanda from 21 -27 April, 2024.

Affiliations

  • Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN)
  • American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH)
  • Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH)
  • South- South Initiative for Tropical Disease Research (SSI-TDR)
  • The World Academy of Sciences Young Affiliate Network (TYAN)
  • International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID)
  • Multilateral Initiative on Malaria Society (MIM Society)
  • Member, International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA)
  • Member, International Exchange Alumni
  • Alumnus of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

Courses Assigned to Teach

 

Experience

  • Reader (Associate Professor) in Public Health (Infectious Diseases and Global Health), Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria (2017 till date).
  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria (2014 till 2017).
  • Lecturer I, Department of Public Health Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria (2011- 2014).
  • Lecturer II, Department of Public Health Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria (2008 – 2011).
  • Assistant Lecturer, Department of Public Health Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria (2005 – 2008).
  • Graduate Assistant, Biological Sciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria (2003-2004),Under National Youth Service (NYSC).

Research Interest

  • Design, development and implementation of crowdsourced image based and artificial intelligence enabled surveillance methods for Neglected Tropical Diseases.
  • Molecular investigation of infectious diseases and drug resistance polymorphisms
  • Design and development of innovative digital tools to enhance knowledge/ awareness, and influence positive behavior and appropriate practices for the control of infectious diseases of tropical concern.
  • Design and Development of community-based interventions for the control of tropical infectious diseases.
  • Epidemiology (Including molecular epidemiology), Socio-cultural/ behavioral aspects and control of Infectious Diseases of Tropical Prevalence.

Publications

  1. E.B. Nwoke, J.C. Anosike, E.A. Nwoke, I.N.S. Dozie, C.N. Ukaga and U.M. Chukwuocha (2005). The Impact of Nigerian Environment and Climate change on the Epidemiology of Malaria in Nigeria. Medipharm Medical Journal. 2(3):123-132.

 

  1. N.S. Dozie, C.O.E. Onwuliri, B.E.B. Nwoke, U.M. Chukwuocha, C.I. Chikwendu, I. Okoro, P.C. Njemanze (2005). Onochocerciasis and Epilepsy in parts of Imo River Basin, Nigeria. A Preliminary Report. Public Health.120(5):448-450.

 

  1. Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha, Ikechukwu N.S. Dozie, Blaise O. Chikere (2006). Prevalence of Salmonella organisms and the duration of their survival in lizard droppings. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology. 20 (1):724 – 728.

 

  1. Dozie, I.N.S, Onwuliri, C.O.E., Nwoke B.E.B, Chukwuocha U.M., Nwoke E.A. (2006). Prevalence of lymphatic complications due to Onochocerciasis infection in Imo State, Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Parasitology. 27:23-28.

 

  1. E.B. Nwoke, I.N.S. Dozie, E.A. Nwoke, U.M. Chukwuocha (2006). The Burden of Human Onochocerciasis; An Overview. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology. 20(3)1115-1128.

 

  1. Dozie I.N.S., Chukwuocha U.M., Nwoke B.E.B., Anosike J.C., Ukaga C.N., Obiukwu C.U., Onwuliri C.O.E., Chikwendu C.I., Nwanguma B.C., Njemanze P.C. (2007). Satellite Technology and the Control of Parasitic Diseases in Africa. An overview. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology. 28(1):47-53.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M., Dozie I.N.S, Nwoke B.E.B, Ukaga C.N., Ajaero C.M.U, (2008). The application of remote sensing in identifying environmental factors associated with malaria risk in Nigeria: A potential use and need of the Nigerian satellites. Journal of Biological and Environmental sciences.2:19-21

 

  1. M. Chukwuocha, I.N.S. Dozie, C.O.E. Onwuliri, B.E.B. Nwoke and C.N. Ukaga (2009). The Potential Application of Geographical Information System (GIS) in Malaria Control Programs in Africa. Advances in Science and Technology. 3(1):1-6.

 

  1. M. Chukwuocha, I.N.S. Dozie, B.E.B. Nwoke (2009). The Current Relevance and Application of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Disease Conditions. A Review. Journal of Medical Laboratory Sciences.17(1):7-10.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M., Ukaga C.N., Dozie I.N.S., Nwoke B.E.B., Ajaero C.M.U.and Nwachukwu M.I. (2010). Local knowledge and perceptions on the transmission, treatment and prevention of loiasis in parts of Niger Delta Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology.31(1):21-25.

 

  1. Nwoke E.A., Chukwuocha U.M., Ibe S.N.O. and Iwuala C.C. (2010). Health Seeking behavior of mothers of children with presumptive malaria in Owerri Capital territory, Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Health Sciences and Technology. 1:91-95.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M. and Ebirim C.I.C. (2010). The clinical significance of Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and white blood cell count in the diagnosis of different pathological conditions. Journal of Health Sciences and Technology. 1:102-106

 

  1. Nwoke E.A., Nwankwo B.O., Chukwuocha U.M. and Nworuh B.O. (2010). Consumer health and health promotion informatics. Journal of Health Sciences and Technology. 1:11-16

 

  1. Okwuoma Abanobi, Uchechukwu Chukwuocha, Celestine Onwuliri and Kenneth Opara. (2011). Primary motives for demand of ivermectin drugs in mass distribution programmes to control onchocerciasis. North American Journal of Medical Sciences. 3:89-94

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M. and Dozie U.W. (2011). Bacteuria in patients with indwelling urethral catheter in Owerri Municipality, Nigeria. Journal of Hainan Medical University. 17(2):177-181.

 

  1. Ihediohanma I.C., Abanobi O.C. and Chukwuocha U.M. (2011). Analysis of Staphylococcus aureus sensitivity to selected household disinfectants in Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Health. 8(1):       13-21.

 

  1. Amadi A.N., Chukwuocha U.M. and Uzondu C.U. (2011). Influence of host factors in the aetiology of occupational injuries in Imo state, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Healt 8(1):27-31.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M., Dozie I.N.S., Ukaga C.N. and Nwoke B.E.B. (2011). Rapid assessment of loiasis in parts of the Niger Delta in Imo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology. 32(1):25-29.

 

  1. Nwoke B.E.B, Ukaga C.N., Nwajiuba C.N., Nwoke E.A. and Chukwuocha U.M. (2011). A review on the adaptation strategies to the impact of climate change on health: A key to achieving millennium development goals. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology. 32(1):143-152.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M. (2011). Rapid surveillance for acute febrile illness among prison inmates in federal prisons Aba-Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Hospital Practice. 8(1-2):9-16.

 

  1. Nwoke E.A., Okafor J.A., Chukwuocha U.M. and Nworuh B.O. (2011). Socio-demographic correlates of sexual behaviours: A cross sectional survey of adolescents in Imo State secondary Schools. East African Journal of Public Health. 8(1): 13-16.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M. and Eke K.N. (2011). Malaria parasite status and cholesterol level of malaria patients in parts of the Imo River Basin of Nigeria. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine.4 (12):993-996.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M. (2011). Rapid assessment of home management of malaria among caregivers in parts of South Eastern Nigeria. Pan African Medical Journal.10:29

 

  1. Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha and Ikechukwu N. S. Dozie (2011). Malaria transmission intensity and morbidity patterns in holoendemic areas of Imo River Basin, Nigeria. BMC Research Notes. 4:514

 

  1. Dozie Ikechukwu, Nkem Benjamin and Chukwuocha Uchechukwu. (2011). Cryptosporidiosis in Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Rural and Tropical Public Health.10:106-110.

 

  1. Chukwuocha A.N. and Chukwuocha U.M. (2011). The continued relevance of home management of malaria strategy in the effective and sustainable control of malaria in endemic areas. Scientific Research and Essays.6 (33):6748-6753.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M., Emerole C.O., Njokuobi T.N. and Nwawume I.C. (2012). Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Associated with Diabetic Patients in the Federal Medical Center Owerri, Nigeria. Global Advanced Research Journal of Microbiology. 1(5):062-066.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M. (2012). Malaria Control in Nigeria. Primary Health Care. 2:118. doi:10.4172/2167-1079.1000118.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M., Dozie I.N.S. and Chukwuocha A.N. (2012). Malaria and its burden among pregnant women in parts of the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction. 1(1):29-33.

 

  1. M. Chukwuocha, G.C. Nwakwuo and I Nmerole (2013). Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy: Knowledge and Perceptions of Patent Medicine Dealers in Owerri Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria and Implications for compliance with current malaria treatment protocol. Journal of Community Health.38:759-765 DOI10.1007/s10900-013-9676-y.

 

  1. Nkem Benjamin, Chukwuocha Uchechukwu, Dozie Ikechukwu, Amajuoyi Oliver and Nwokeji Muodebe (2013). Cryptosporidiosis among children in some rural parts of Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology. 5(11):440-444.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U. M., Dozie I.N.S., Ike I.I. and Nwakwuo G.C. (2013) Antimalarial drug resistance molecular markers in South Eastern Nigeria; A preliminary report. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology. 34(2):141-146.

 

  1. A. Nwoke, S. N. O. Ibe, U. M. Chukwuocha, B. O. Nworuh and C. I. C. Ebirim (2014) Perception and Home Management of Malaria in Rural Communities in Imo State, Nigeria. International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health. 4(5):517-529.

 

  1. A. Nwoke, S. N. O. Ibe, U. M. Chukwuocha, B. O. Nworuh and C. I. C. Ebirim (2014) Home Management of Malaria in Rural Communities in Okigwe Zone, Imo State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Pharmacy, Nursing and Medical Science., 2(1):24-30.

 

  1. M. Chukwuocha, G.C. Nwakwuo, I.N.S. Dozie, O. E. C. Nwuda.(2014) Prevalent Home Management Techniques and Outcome among mothers of Febrile Children in Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology. 6(3):111-118. DOI: 10.5897/JPHE2013.0591

 

  1. A. Nwoke, S. N. O. Ibe, U. M. Chukwuocha, B. O. Nworuh and C. I. C. Ebirim (2014). Impact of Health Seeking Behaviour, Educational Attainment and Financial Strength on Home Management of Malaria in Rural Communities in Imo State, Nigeria. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. 4(15):2884-2895.

 

  1. M. Chukwuocha, A.C Okpanma, G.C. Nwakwuo, I.N.S. Dozie (2014). Determinants of delay in seeking malaria treatment for children under-five years in parts of South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Community Healt., 39(6): 1171–1178. DOI 10.1007/s10900-014-9872-4

 

  1. C. Nwaokoro, B.E. Okokon, A.A. Nwaokoro, C.O. Emerole, S.N.O. Ibe, V.A. Onwuliri, R.N. Oputa and U.M. Chukwuocha. (2014) Problems associated with treatment compliance among type 2 patients at a tertiary health institution in Nigeria. African journal of Diabetes Medicine. 22(1):25-26.

 

  1. Dozie I.N.S., Nwoke B.E.B., Amadi A.N., Chukwuocha U. M., Dozie W.U., Ezelote J., Chidebelu P.E., Enweani E.O., Faro F.O., Nwabueze I.C. (2014) Ebola Virus Disease- An Emergent Public Health Threat of the Late 20th Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 6:1-10.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M., Okpanma A.C. Chukwuocha A.N. and Nwakwuo G.C. (2015) Social Determinants of Malaria Treatment Seeking Time by Mothers for Children (0-5 years) in South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Tropical Diseases. 3(1). Doi:10.4172/2329891x.1000154.

 

  1. Chukwuocha Uchechukwu Madukaku, Onyirioha Misherk Chimezie, Nwakwuo Geoffrey Chima, Okorie Hope, Dozie Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicius (2015) Assessment of the Haematological Profile of Children with Malaria Parasitaemia Treated with Three Different Artemisinin–Based Combination Therapies. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease. 5(6):448-453. doi:10.1016/s2222- 1808(15)608131

 

  1. Udeh Mary, Ede Allison, Amadi Chinasa, Chukwuocha Adanna, Chukwuocha Uchechukwu (2015) Assessment of Maternal Health Seeking Behavior and Service utilization among women of reproductive age in South Eastern Nigeria. Scientific Review. 1(3):64-73.

 

  1. Okoro C.I., Chukwuocha U.M., Nwakwuo G. C., Ukaga C. N.(2015) Presumptive Diagnosis and Treatment of Malaria in Febrile Children in Parts of    South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Infectious Diseases and Therapy. 3:5. doi.org/10.4172/2332-0877.1000240.

 

  1. Dozie U.W. and Chukwuocha U.M. (2016) Comparative Evaluation of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits commercially available in parts of South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Tropical Diseases. 4:3. doi.org/10.4172/2329-891x.1000201.

 

  1. M. Chukwuocha, G.C. Nwakwuo, L.C. Alinnor (2016). Influence of Maternal Factors on Neonatal Malaria in South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Disease and Global Health. 7(2): 71-77.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M., Chukwuocha A.N., Udujih O.G., Amadi C.N., Nwoke E.A., Ibeh S.N.O. (2016) Malaria among the geriatric population in parts of South Eastern Nigeria: Prevalence, Complications and Co Morbidity with Non-Communicable Diseases. Epidemiology: Open Access. 6:2. doi.10.4172/2161.1165.1000237.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M. (2016) Malaria treatment in children based on presumptive diagnosis: A make or mar? An invited commentary. Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Open access. 1(2):6.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M., Nwakwuo G.C., Alinnor L.O. (2016) Knowledge and Utilization of Preventive Measures in the Control of Neonatal Malaria in South Eastern Nigeria. Tanzania Journal of Health Research.18(3). Doi: http//dx.doi.org/10.4314/thrb. v18i3.2.

 

  1. Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha, Omar Fernanandez-Rivera. Mertha Legorreta-Herrera (2016). Exploring the antimalarial potential of whole Cymbopogon citratus plant therapy. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 193:517-523.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M., Orlando – Buendia F., Fernandez – Rivera O., Aguilar-Castro , Dozie I.N.S. (2017) Exploring the Potential Use of Whole Plant Therapies as Alternatives/ Complements to Anti-Malarial Pharmaceuticals. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology. 38(1): 1-6.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U., Chinedu-Eleonu P., Iwuala E., Ozoh F. (2017). The Role of Myeloid Cells in Immunity to Malaria: A review. Journal of Clinical and Cellular Immunology. 8:(4). doi:10.4172/2155-9899.1000519.

 

  1. N. Iwuoha, J.A. Ifeatu, U. Chukwuocha, C.O. Amadi, C.O.A. Okereke. (2017). Adherence Level and its Socio Demographic Determinations for PMTCT among HIV Positive Pregnant Women on HAART at Imo State Specialist Hospital Owerri Nigeria. Journal of Advances in Biomedical Studies. 2(1): 006-013.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M., Aguilera-Cruz A and Dozie I.N.S. (2017). Comparative       Evaluation of Antimalarial Activities of the Infusion and Extracts of Cymbopogon citratus in a Rodent Malaria Model. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 9(1):20-27-10.

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M, Okorie P.C, Iwuoha G.N., Ibe S.N.O, Dozie, I.N.S and Nwoke B.E.B. (2018). Awareness, perceptions and intent to comply with the prospective malaria vaccine by care givers in parts of South Eastern Nigeria. Malaria Journal. 17:187. org/10.1186/s12936-018-2335-0.

 

  1. Uzoma Kizito Ndugbu and Uchechukwu Chukwuocha (2018). Evaluating the impact of the Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) on care given at drug shops for childhood diarrhoea, malaria and pneumonia in rural Eastern Nigeria. CPQ Women and Child health. 1(2): 01-16.

 

  1. Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha, Gregory N. Iwuoha, Geoffrey C. Nwakwuo, Peter K. Egbe, Chidinma D. Ezeihekaibe, Christopher P. Ekiyor, Ikechukwu N.S. Dozie, Sahai Burrowes (2019).Malaria care-seeking behaviour among HIV-infected patients receiving antiretroviral treatment in South-Eastern Nigeria: A cross-sectional study. PLoS ONE: 14(5): e0213742. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0213742.

 

  1. Kizito U. Ndugbu, Adanna N. Chukwuocha, Emily A. Nzeribe, Uchechukwu M.Chukwuocha (2019). Household Integration Could Potentially Improve the Integrated Community Case Management Strategy for Childhood Illnesses. American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research. 5(5): 402:405.

 

  1. Ugo U. Enebeli, Agwu N. Amadi, Okechukwu K. Iro, Evangeline T. Oparaocha, Eunice A. Nwoke, Nnenna N. Oti, Sally N. O. Ibe, Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha, Chinyere R. Nwufo, Chinasa O. Amadi, Iheanyichukwu Esomonu (2019). A Comparison of the Rapid Diagnostic Test and Microscopy for Malaria Diagnosis in Children Under five in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation. VI(VI): 199-202

 

  1. Chukwuocha U.M., Nwikasi K., Nwakwuo G.C., Dozie I.N.S. (2019). Lactose intolerance among under five children with malaria in Port-Harcourt, South-Southern Nigerian Journal of Parasitology. 40(2):129-134.

 

  1. Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha., Princewill U. Njoku, Judith Ezelote, Joakin C. Nwaokoro, Chimezie C. Iwuala. (2019). Nutritional Status and Malaria Risk in Children Under Five Years in Owerri Municipality, South Eastern, Nigeria. Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics Research. 2(2):30-35.

 

  1. Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha, Princewill U. Njoku, Gregory N. Iwuoha, Joakin C. Nwaokoro, Njideka T. Njoku-obi, Chimezie C. Iwuala, Judith Ezelote.(2019). Non-Classical symptoms of malaria in parts of South Eastern Nigeria: A Preliminary Report. Chinese Journal of Medical Research. 2(2): 38-45.

 

  1. Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Chikere Ifeanyi Casmir Ebirim, Uchenna Onyeka Nwobi,

              Okorie Onyinye Mary, Chinelo Judith Ezelote, Uchechukwu Chukwuocha, Sally

              Nkechinyere Onyeka Ibe, Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicious Dozie. (2019).Perception        and Uptake of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test Among Care Givers of Under-Five in                                Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria.International Journal of                   Public Health, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 5(1):11-26.

 

  1. Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha, Gregory N. Iwuoha, Chisom N. Ogara, Ikechukwu S. Dozie..(2020). Malaria Classroom Corner: A school-based intervention to promote basic malaria awareness and common control practices among school age children. Health Education. 120(1): 107-119.

 

  1. Chukwuocha Uchechukwu M., Ihejirika Chigozirim O., Obasi Chidera C., Chinedu-Eleonu Pricella, Igwe Chidinma N., Ozoh Florence C.,Akanazu Chidinma O., Ezelote Judith. (2020). Awareness and compliance with intermittent preventive treatment of malaria (IPTp) among pregnant women in parts of South Eastern Nigeria. Research in Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine. 2(1): 8-48.

 

  1. Dozie U.W., Ebirim C.I., Nwobi U.O., Chukwuocha U.M., Ibe S.N.O., Dozie I.N.S. (2021). Sociodemographic factors influencing the uptake of Rapid Diagnostic test kits for the management of Malaria among mothers of under five in a typical Nigerian Population. Annals of community Health. 9(1): 295-302.

 

  1. Onwuka C.D., Oparaocha E.T., Nwoke E.A., Abanobi O.C., Chukwocha U.M. (2021). Perceptions, Preferred treatment methods and compliance to WHO recommended treatment regime for buruli ulcer disease in Imo State, Nigeria. Middle European Scientific Bulletin. 12:11-30

 

  1. Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Bagbi Loveday Elebari, Chidozie Joakin Nwaokoro, Gregory Ndubezu Iwuoha, Chiagoziem Ogazirilem Emerole, Amarachi Jovita Akawi, Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha, Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicius Dozie. (2021). Knowledge, Attitude and Perception on cervical cancer screening among women attending ante-natal in Owerri west local government area south eastern Nigeria: A cross- sectional study. Cancer Treatment and Research Communication. 28:100392.

 

  1. Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha,Gregory Uzoma Iwuoha, Onyeka Francis Ashinze, Princewill Ugochukwu Njoku, Chidera Chisom Obasi, Evelyn Ifezue Adey and Ikechukwu Nosike Dozie (2021). Drug Shop Intervention to Enhance Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Patent Medicine Vendors for the Control of COVID-19 in Parts of South Eastern Nigeria. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.105(20): 387-394.

 

  1. Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha, Chiagoziem Ogazirilem Emerole, Greg Ndubeze Iwuoha, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Princewill Ugochukwu Njoku, Chidinma Onyebuchi Akanazu, Precious Okechukwu Eteike, Charlotte Hemingway (2022). Stakeholders’ Hopes and Concerns about the COVID-19 Vaccines in Southeastern Nigeria: A qualitative study. BMC Public Health. 22:330.

 

  1. Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha, Greg Ndubeze Iwuoha, Joshua Chisom Ogboeze, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Uzochukwu Godswill Ekeleme, Ayoola Oluwaseun Bosede, Victoria Ngozi Akam, Rita Ogechi Chukwu. (2022). Use of Face Masks During The COVID-19 Pandemic in Southeastern Nigeria: An Observational Study. Journal of Public Health and Development. 20(2):110-125.

 

  1. Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Michael Chimereze Agoha, David Chinaecherem Innocent, Kelechukwu Celestine Nosike Dozie, Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha, Rita Ogechi Chukwu, Nkechi Joy Osuoji, Promise Nwanyinma Uzowuihe and Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicius Dozie. (2022). Exploring the Knowledge, Perception and Uptake of Prostrate Cancer Screening among Men Aged 40 Years and above in Owerri West, Imo State, South Eastern Nigeria. Discoveries in Public Health. 1: 77-90.

 

  1. Joshua Chisom Ogboeze, Christopher Perez Ekiyor, JudeEguolo Moroh, Tammy George Moroh, Washington Nnaemeka Ezurike, Akanazu Chidinma Onyebuchi, Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha. (2022). Awareness, Perceptions and Acceptance of the Covid-19 Vaccine in South-eastern Nigeria. Journal of Public Health and Development. 20(3):26-42.

 

  1. Bolanle Ojokoh, Benjamin Aribisala, Oluwafemi Sarumi, Arome Gabriel, Olatunji Omisore, Abiola Taiwo, Victor Igbe, Uchechukwu Chukwuocha, Tunde Yusuf, Abimbola Afolayan, Olusola Babalola, Tolulope Adebayo, Olaitan Afolabi. (2022). Contact Tracing Strategies for COVID-19 Prevention and Containment: A Scoping Review. Big Data and Cognitive Computing (BDCC).6:111.

 

  1. Jude Eguolo Moroh, David Chinaecherem Innocent, Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha, Advait Vasavada, Ramesh Kumar, Mohammad Arham Siddiq, Mohammed Amir Rais, Ali A. Rabaan, Wafa M. Alshehri, Areej M. Alharbi, Mohammed A. Binateeq, Muhammad A. Halwani, Tareq Al-Ahdal, Bijaya Kumar Padhi, Ranjit Sah (2023). Seasonal Variation and Geographical Distribution of COVID-19 across Nigeria (March 2020 –July 2021). Vaccines.11: 298.3390/vaccines11020298.

 

  1. Egbom S. E., Nduka F. O., Nzeako S. O., Chukwuocha U. M. (2023). Spatiotemporal Mapping of Annual Malaria Incidence in Rivers State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology. 44(1):179 – 190.

 

  1. Felix Chikereuba Akanno, Chidera Chisom Obasi, Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha, Ugomma Winnie Dozie, Chinenye Linda Uche Ori, George Inda-Obanyi Sule, Agatha Ijeoma-Ogu and David Chinaecherem Innocent (2023). Survival Times of Breast Cancer Patients in Nigeria: Application of Cox and Parametric Survival Model. African Journal of Biology and Medical Research. 6(2): 84-97.

 

  1. Ekine Dumotein S. O., Bibiye Alaye A. S., Chukwuocha U. M. and Ugonma W.D (2003). Levels of Heavy Metals in Blood of Electronic Technicians in Port-Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology Research. 5 (1):1-15.

 

  1. Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Onyinyechi Vivian Ezeala, Chinaecherem Innocent David, Kelechukwu Celestin Nosike Dozie, Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha, Chimezie Christian Iwuala, Nkechi Joy Osuoji, Chisom Chidinma Okoro, Ogechi Rita Chukwu, Stanley Chinedu Eneh, Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicius Dozie (2023). Factors Associated with health seeking delay in the screening of cervical cancer among women in Imo state, south Eastern Nigeria. Cancer Treatment and Research Communications. 37:100765.

 

  1. Chukwuma Ernest Egbujor, David Chinaecherem Innocent, Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha, Uzochukwu Godswill Ekeleme, John Chigozie Ekenze, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Chiagoziem Ogazirilem Emerole, Igiri Vivian Chika, Nanush Damarlapally, Ihuoma Chimdimma Dike, and Stanley Chinedu Eneh (2023) The effectiveness of interventions for improving the uptake of Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT) for malaria control among pregnant women in sub-saharan Africa: A systematic literature review. Archives of Preventive Medicine. 8(1): 008-019.

 

  1. Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha, George Tamunowengifiri Charles, David Chinaecherem Innocent1, Joshua Chisom Ogboeze, Rejoicing Chijindum Innocent, Chiagoziem Ogazirilem Emerole, Ramesh Kumar, Ali A Rabaan, John Chigozie Ekenze, Ihuoma Chimdimma Dike (2023). Perceived Experience and Management of Covid-19 in Southeastern Nigeria. Epidemiology and Public Health. 1(3): 1023.

 

  1. Uzochukwu G. Ekeleme, Vivian O. Ikwuagwu, Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha, Jane C. Nwakanma, Stephanie A. Adiruo, Ikenna O. Ogini and Ifeoma U. Ude (2024). Detection and characterization of micro-organisms linked to unsealed drugs sold in Ihiagwa community, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Access Microbiology. 6:000752.v3.

 

 

  1. Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha, Christopher Sule Oyamienlen, Ayoola Oluwaseun Bosede, Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicius Dozie (2024).Protocol for the Crowdsourced Image-Based Morbidity Hotspot Surveillance for Neglected Tropical Diseases (CIMS-NTDs). PLoS One.19(5):e0303179.