The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi in Anàmbra State has honoured renowned Professor of Paediatrics, Ifeoma Egbuonu,for her outstanding contribution to the development of Paediatrics in the tertiary health institution.
The honour was bestowed on Prof. Egbuonu recently at the commissioning of new buildings at the Permanent site of the Teaching Hospital by the Hon Minister of Health, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate. One of the buildings, Children’s Emergency Complex was named after her.
According to the Chief Medical Director of NAUTH, Prof.J.O. Ugboaja,the management of the tertiary health institution resolved to use the opportunity of to honour Prof Egbuonu for her “outstanding services in the health institution by dedicating the children’s Emergency Complex in her honour by naming it “Prof Ifeoma Egbuonu Children’s Emergency Complex”.
Commissioning the complex, the Minister of Health lauded the commitment of Prof Egbuonu to the teaching and practice of Paediatrics in the tertiary health institution in particular and the country at large.
Prof Egbuonu in her appreciation said she was overwhelmed by the honour bestowed on her by the management of the Teaching Hospital, saying that she was elated that some people took cognisance of her numerous contributions in uplifting the health of children through the instrumentality of Paediatrics practice and teaching.
Prof Egbuonu is a scion of Chief Patrick and Chief Mrs. Janet Mokelu (OON), from Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Area of Anambra State.
Prof. Egbuonu who has had distinctive medical practice started at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) worked at other health institutions when she was employed by the Anambra State Ministry of Health.
She joined Nnamdi Azikiwe University/ Teaching Hospital in 1993 and rose to become a Professor of Paediatrics in 2005.
She has contributed to the medical training of the undergraduate and postgraduate students. She was an examiner to several medical schools,and to Postgraduate – National Postgraduate College and West African College of Physicians.
She was Past President of The Paediatric Association Nigeria.
Prof Egbuonu was elected the first female President, West African College of Physicians. She is a foundation Fellow, Nigerian Academy of Medicine.
Prof. Egbuonu was a consultant to UNICEF in Nigeria, Ghana. And Liberia , WHO, Ministries of Health at Federal, State and Local Government levels.
For her great contributions in the health sector,she was recently honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 3rd edition of Anambra Man of the year Award in December 2023.
At almost the same period,she received a Chieftaincy title of Ada Ife Ora of Oraifite by Igwe Dr Dan Udoji(Anumanu VIII of Oraifite)
Prof Egbuonu has been honoured as Mother of Honour at All Saints Cathedral
Onitsha.
She equally received a Gold Medal Award in Ghana by West African College of Physicians presented by the President of Ghana amongst other numerous awards.
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