Chikwe Ihekweazu

Chikwe Ihekweazu Chikwe Ihekweazu is a Nigerian epidemiologist, public health physician and the World Health Organization's Assistant Director-General for Health Emergency Intelligence and Surveillance Systems.

Ihekweazu previously served as Director General of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the agency responsible for protecting public health and safety through the control and prevention of communicable diseases in Nigeria. He was appointed to head the agency in August 2016 by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Ihekweazu trained as an infectious disease epidemiologist and has worked in senior public health and leadership positions in several National Public Health Institutes, including The National Institute for Communicable Diseases South Africa (NICD), the UK's Health Protection Agency, and Germany's Robert Koch Institute (RKI). He has led several short-term engagements for the World Health Organization (WHO), mainly in response to major infectious disease outbreaks around the world. He was part of the WHO-China Joint Mission on Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Provided by Wikipedia
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    Democracy in Nigeria: the challenge of infectious disease control

    Democracy in Nigeria: the challenge of infectious disease control by Ike Anya, Chikwe Ihekweazu

    Published 2008-04-01
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    Telling our own story in global health-experience from Nigeria.

    Telling our own story in global health-experience from Nigeria. by Chikwe Ihekweazu, Ifedayo Morayo Adetifa

    Published 2022-01-01
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    Understanding Market Size and Reporting Gaps for Paediatric TB in Indonesia, Nigeria and Pakistan: Supporting Improved Treatment of Childhood TB in the Advent of New Medicines.

    Understanding Market Size and Reporting Gaps for Paediatric TB in Indonesia, Nigeria and Pakistan: Supporting Improved Treatment of Childhood TB in the Advent of New Medicines. by Renia Coghlan, Elizabeth Gardiner, Farhana Amanullah, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Rina Triasih, Malgorzata Grzemska, Charalambos Sismanidis

    Published 2015-01-01
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    Capacity assessment of Nigeria for health emergencies preparedness and response

    Capacity assessment of Nigeria for health emergencies preparedness and response by Womi Eteng Oboma Eteng, Vincent Jessey Ganu, Delia Akosua Bandoh, Gloria Margaretta Chandi, Ernest Kenu, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Virgil Kaussi Lokossou

    Published 2022-11-01
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    The reactive vaccination campaign against cholera emergency in camps for internally displaced persons, Borno, Nigeria, 2017: a two-stage cluster survey

    The reactive vaccination campaign against cholera emergency in camps for internally displaced persons, Borno, Nigeria, 2017: a two-stage cluster survey by Wondimagegnehu Alemu, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Moise Chi Ngwa, Ifeanyi Okudo, Collins Owili, Uzoma Ugochukwu, Peter Clement, Isabelle Devaux, Lorenzo Pezzoli, David A Sack, James Agada Oche

    Published 2020-06-01
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    Preparedness and Perception of Graduates and Trainees of Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program towards Participation in COVID-19 Outbreak Response

    Preparedness and Perception of Graduates and Trainees of Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program towards Participation in COVID-19 Outbreak Response by Azuka Stephen Adeke, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Rahab Charles-Amaza, Nkechi Elizabeth Ebere, Hashim Abdulmumin Bala, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Patrick Nguku, Kelly Osezele Elimian, Chikwe Ihekweazu

    Published 2021-08-01
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    Factors associated with a confirmed Lassa fever outbreak in Eguare community of Esan West, Edo State, Nigeria: January-March, 2019

    Factors associated with a confirmed Lassa fever outbreak in Eguare community of Esan West, Edo State, Nigeria: January-March, 2019 by Henry Uguru Ekechi, Charles Ibeneme, Biodun Ogunniyi, Emmanuel Awosanya, Babatunde Gbadebo, Aishatu Usman, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Celestine Ameh, Lilian Okeke, Chioma Dan-Nwafor, Chikwe Ihekweazu

    Published 2020-01-01
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    The multi-sectorial emergency response to a cholera outbreak in Internally Displaced Persons camps in Borno State, Nigeria, 2017

    The multi-sectorial emergency response to a cholera outbreak in Internally Displaced Persons camps in Borno State, Nigeria, 2017 by Chikwe Ihekweazu, Moise Chi Ngwa, Alemu Wondimagegnehu, Ifeanyi Okudo, Collins Owili, Uzoma Ugochukwu, Peter Clement, Isabelle Devaux, Lorenzo Pezzoli, Mohammed Abba Jimme, Peter Winch, David A Sack

    Published 2020-01-01
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    Time delays in the response to the Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C outbreak in Nigeria - 2017.

    Time delays in the response to the Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C outbreak in Nigeria - 2017. by Assad Hassan, G U Mustapha, Bola B Lawal, Aliyu M Na'uzo, Raji Ismail, Eteng Womi-Eteng Oboma, Oyeronke Oyebanji, Jeremiah Agenyi, Chima Thomas, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Mahmood M Dalhat, Patrick Nguku, Chikwe Ihekweazu

    Published 2018-01-01
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    Development and Implementation of a Public Health Event Management System, Nigeria, 2018–2024

    Development and Implementation of a Public Health Event Management System, Nigeria, 2018–2024 by James Elston, Womi-Eteng Oboma Eteng, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Isabel Oliver, Everistus Aniaku, Anwar Abubakar, Christopher T. Lee, Emmanuel Benyeogor, Iain Roddick, Sophie Logan, Ebere Okereke, Leena Inamdar, Olusola Aruna, Rejoice Luka-Lawal, Christine Manthey, Lawrence Hinkle, Gloria Nunez, Emmanuel Agogo, Rabi Usman, Emmanuel Lucky Sunday, Muntari Hassan, John Oladejo, Ifedayo Adetifa

    Published 2025-01-01
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    Genomic characterization of invasive typhoidal and non-typhoidal Salmonella in southwestern Nigeria.

    Genomic characterization of invasive typhoidal and non-typhoidal Salmonella in southwestern Nigeria. by Odion O Ikhimiukor, Anderson O Oaikhena, Ayorinde O Afolayan, Abayomi Fadeyi, Aderemi Kehinde, Veronica O Ogunleye, Aaron O Aboderin, Oyinlola O Oduyebo, Charles J Elikwu, Erkison Ewomazino Odih, Ifeoluwa Komolafe, Silvia Argimón, Abiodun Egwuenu, Ini Adebiyi, Oluwadamilola A Sadare, Tochi Okwor, Mihir Kekre, Anthony Underwood, Chikwe Ihekweazu, David M Aanensen, Iruka N Okeke

    Published 2022-08-01
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    Molecular Epidemiology, Drug-Resistant Variants, and Therapeutic Implications of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis D Virus Prevalence in Nigeria: A National Study

    Molecular Epidemiology, Drug-Resistant Variants, and Therapeutic Implications of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis D Virus Prevalence in Nigeria: A National Study by Oludare ‘Sunbo Adewuyi, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Hirono Otomaru, Alash’le Abimiku, Anthony Agbakizu Ahumibe, Elsie Ilori, Que Anh Luong, Nwando Mba, James Christopher Avong, John Olaide, Oyeladun Okunromade, Adama Ahmad, Afolabi Akinpelu, Chinwe Lucia Ochu, Babatunde Olajumoke, Haruka Abe, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Adetifa Ifedayo, Michiko Toizumi, Hiroyuki Moriuchi, Katsunori Yanagihara, Jide Idris, Lay-Myint Yoshida

    Published 2025-01-01
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    Analysis of sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with Lassa fever disease and mortality in Nigeria.

    Analysis of sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with Lassa fever disease and mortality in Nigeria. by Adebola T Olayinka, Kelly Elimian, Oladipupo Ipadeola, Chioma Dan-Nwafor, Jack Gibson, Chinwe Ochu, Yuki Furuse, Akanimo Iniobong, Adejoke Akano, Lorna Enenche, Michael Onoja, Chukwuemeka Uzoho, Nkem Ugbogulu, Favour Makava, Chinedu Arinze, Geoffrey Namara, Esther Muwanguzi, Kamji Jan, Winifred Ukponu, Tochi Okwor, Chimezie Anueyiagu, Muhammad Saleh, Anthony Ahumibe, Chibuzo Eneh, Elsie Ilori, Nwando Mba, Chikwe Ihekweazu

    Published 2022-01-01
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    Field validation and application of the luminex triplex HIV assay to estimate HIV prevalence and HIV-1 incidence in Nigeria.

    Field validation and application of the luminex triplex HIV assay to estimate HIV prevalence and HIV-1 incidence in Nigeria. by Ernest L Yufenyuy, Olusola A Akanbi, Vedapuri Shanmugam, Kelsie Decker-Pulice, Jeni Vuong, Mervi Detorio, Amy Zheng, Orji Bassey, Ado G Abubakar, Oluwaseun Akinmulero, Mudiaga Esiekpe, Andrew Thomas, Iliyasu Abubakar Bichi, Israel Tamunonengiyeofori, Chinwe Ugwu, Evbuomwan Erasogie, William Nwachukwu, Nwando Mba, Ndidi Agala, Megan Bronson, Hetal K Patel, Nnaemeka C Iriemenem, Stacie Greby, McPaul I Okoye, Mahesh Swaminathan, Bharat S Parekh, Chikwe Ihekweazu

    Published 2025-01-01
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    Africa’s second plan to stop mpox outbreaks through intensification, integration, and legacy

    Africa’s second plan to stop mpox outbreaks through intensification, integration, and legacy by Ngashi Ngongo, Abou B. Gaye, Yap Boum II, Gervais Folefack Tengomo, Kyeng Mercy, Michel Muteba, Nebiyu Dereje, Rose M. Nakame, Deogratias Kakule, Raïssa Litete Beyande, Marie-Claire Fwelo, Charles Ibeneme, Senga L. Sembuche, Joshua Nyarango, Patrick C. Kabwe, Laura Ambe, Wazih N. Cho, Abdramane Diabate, Beryl Njeba, Andre Bulabula, Shanelle Hall, Yao S. Atrah, Mamadou S.K. Diallo, Fougnigué Soro, Brice W. Bicaba, Jean Kaseya, Chikwe Ihekweazu

    Published 2025-06-01
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    Patient characteristics associated with COVID-19 positivity and fatality in Nigeria: retrospective cohort study

    Patient characteristics associated with COVID-19 positivity and fatality in Nigeria: retrospective cohort study by Ibrahim Abubakar, Muhammad Usman, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Puja Myles, Kelly Osezele Elimian, Chinwe Lucia Ochu, Blessing Ebhodaghe, Emily E Crawford, Ehimario Igumbor, Winifred Ukponu, Adobola Olayinka, Olusola Aruna, Chioma Dan-Nwafor, Olatayo Ayodeji Olawepo, Oladipo Ogunbode, Rhoda Atteh, William Nwachukwu, Sudhir Venkatesan, Chijioke Obagha, Samuel Ngishe, Kabir Suleiman, Hakeem Abiola Yusuff, Ifeoma Nwadiuto, Abbas Aliyu Mohammed, Rabi Usman, Nwando Mba, Olaolu Aderinola, Elsie Ilori, John Oladejo

    Published 2020-12-01
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    Systems thinking for health emergencies: use of process mapping during outbreak response

    Systems thinking for health emergencies: use of process mapping during outbreak response by Ambrose Talisuna, Mamadou Harouna Djingarey, Pierre Formenty, Adesola Yinka-Ogunleye, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Kara N Durski, Michael Osterholm, Ibrahim Mamadu, Sylvie Briand, Ibrahima-Soce Fall, Amara Jambai, Dhamari Naidoo, Shalini Singaravelu, Anita A Shah, James Banjura, Benoit Kebela, Womi Eteng, Mohamed Vandi, Charles Keimbe, Anwar Abubakar, Abulazeez Mohammed, Desmond E Williams, Margaret Lamunu, Jean Claude Changa Changa, Etienne Minkoulou, Dan Jernigan, Demba Lubambo, Asheena Khalakdina, Albert Mbule Kadiobo, Bruce Aylward

    Published 2020-10-01
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    Sovereignty, equity, solidarity: progress on the Global Health Emergency Corps

    Sovereignty, equity, solidarity: progress on the Global Health Emergency Corps by Didier K Ekouevi, Gail Carson, Johanna Hanefeld, Andrew Lee, Michel Yao, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Nedret Emiroglu, Linda Doull, Michael J Ryan, Eduardo S Gudo, Valerie Nkamgang Bemo, Abdou Salam Gueye, Scott F Dowell, Gina Samaan, Abdi Mahamud, Mohannad Al Nsour, Sadaf Lynes, Christophe Schmachtel, Armand Bejtullahu, Carita Davis, Ciro Ugarte, Flavio Salio, Melkamu Abte, Nikki Romanik, Renee Christensen, Samar Al-Mutawakel, Shi Guoqing, Soha Shawqi Ahmed Albayat, Sugi Perera, Thebeyame Macheke

    Published 2025-08-01
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    SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and COVID-19 vaccination coverage in two states of Nigeria from a population based household survey

    SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and COVID-19 vaccination coverage in two states of Nigeria from a population based household survey by Nwachukwu William Enyereibe, Elsie Ilori, Laura Steinhardt, Kristen Stafford, Chioma Dan-Nwafor, Chinwe Lucia Ochu, Dalhatu Ibrahim, Matthias Alagi, Baffa Sule Ibrahim, Iwara Emem Iwara, Nwando Mba, Zainab Ibrahim, Rabiatu Aliyu Ahmed, Iliya Botson, Stanley Uche Ogbonna, Ehimario Igumbor, Jafiya Abubakar, Nasir Ahmed, Gloria Ogochukwu Nwiyi, Chima Emmanuel Ihemeje, Catherine Okoi, Doris John, Matthew Ashikeni, Basheer Lawan Muhammad, Nnaemeka C. Iriemenam, Olumide Okunoye, Stacie M. Greby, Orji Bassey, McPaul Okoye, Natalia Blanco, Andrew Mitchell, Oladipupo Ipadeola, Gladys S. Antonza, Augustine Mpamugo, Favour Makava, Manhattan Charurat, Sylvia Adebajo, Mahesh Swaminathan, Adetifa Ifedayo, Chikwe Ihekweazu

    Published 2025-08-01
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    COVID-19 mortality rate and its associated factors during the first and second waves in Nigeria.

    COVID-19 mortality rate and its associated factors during the first and second waves in Nigeria. by Kelly Elimian, Anwar Musah, Carina King, Ehimario Igumbor, Puja Myles, Olaolu Aderinola, Cyril Erameh, William Nwanchukwu, Oluwatosin Akande, Ndembi Nicaise, Oladipo Ogunbode, Abiodun Egwuenu, Emily Crawford, Giulia Gaudenzi, Ismail Abdus-Salam, Olubunmi Olopha, Yahya Disu, Abimbola Bowale, Cyprian Oshoma, Cornelius Ohonsi, Chinedu Arinze, Sikiru Badaru, Blessing Ebhodaghe, Zaiyad Habib, Michael Olugbile, Chioma Dan-Nwafor, Jafiya Abubakar, Emmanuel Pembi, Lauryn Dunkwu, Ifeanyi Ike, Ekaete Tobin, Bamidele Mutiu, Rejoice Luka-Lawal, Obinna Nwafor, Mildred Okowa, Chidiebere Ezeokafor, Emem Iwara, Sebastian Yennan, Sunday Eziechina, David Olatunji, Lanre Falodun, Emmanuel Joseph, Ifeanyi Abali, Tarik Mohammed, Benjamin Yiga, Khadeejah Kamaldeen, Emmanuel Agogo, Nwando Mba, John Oladejo, Elsie Ilori, Olusola Aruna, Geoffrey Namara, Stephen Obaro, Khadeejah Hamza, Michael Asuzu, Shaibu Bello, Friday Okonofua, Yusuf Deeni, Ibrahim Abubakar, Tobias Alfven, Chinwe Ochu, Chikwe Ihekweazu

    Published 2022-01-01
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