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Name

Dr. Sunday Oteikwu Ochigbo

Department

Paediatrics

Designation

Associate Professor

Email

[email protected]


About Dr. Sunday Oteikwu Ochigbo

Dr Sunny Ochigbo studied at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin where he graduated with MB;BS degree. He trained at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria where he obtained the Postgraduate fellowship in Paediatrics from the West African College of Physicians. He is currently an Associate Professor & Honorary Chief Consultant Pediatrician with the Department of Paediatrics, University of Calabar and University of Calabar Teaching hospital respectively. He also holds a Postgraduate diploma in Management from the University of Calabar. Dr Ochigbo has undergone many local and international trainings in Paediatrics, Neonatology as well as management and care of HIV infected patients. As a Lecturer (Associate Professor), Consultant Paediatric Neonatologist and Infectious disease specialist, he is involved in the training of medical students, care for patients as well as conduct of researches. He has over 13 years’ experience in treatment of HIV patients, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) and Pediatrics HIV/AIDS, he successfully coordinated the PMTCT and Pediatric programme for APIN/Harvard School of Public Health PEP FAR Nigeria programme for 5years. Dr Ochigbo supervised the implementation of clinically related project activities, coordinated projects with other implementing partners, States and Federal ministry of Health (FMOH) to train and develop relevant training materials/guidelines. He has consulted widely for several local and international bodies in Cross Rivers State of Nigeria, WHO, UNICEF, PEPFAR, Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), GLOBAL FUND and African Network for the Care of Children living with HIV(ANECCA). Currently, he is a member of the Nigeria Polio Expert Committee(NPEC) supported by NPHCDA & WHO, member Nigeria National task team on ART. He is also a member of various professional associations and affiliate bodies ie, United States Government USG(APIN/Harvard PEPFAR), FMOH ART guidelines drafting committee; Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Medical & Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria. (MDCAN), Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU); Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), Nigerian Society of Infectious Diseases(NISPID), Nigeria Society of Neonatal Medicine (NISONM) and International AIDS Society(IAS). Dr Ochigbo is an external Examiner to various tertiary institutions in Nigeria as well as an Examiner to the West African College of Physicians (Faculty of Paediatrics). He has supervised several resident doctors’ dissertations, co-authored many books including the famous Textbook on Paediatrics and Child Health in the Tropical Region. (2nd and 3rd editions) for medical students and Resident doctors in Paediatrics. In addition, he has published in many international and Local journals particularly in the field of Neonatology and infectious diseases (HIV medicine). Sunny , as fondly called is a devoted Catholic and happily married with three lovely children.


S/N Qualification School Atttended Started Finished
FSLCAnsar-Ud-deen Primary School, Surulere, Lagos19701975
WASCEMangu Secondary School, Mangu, Jos Plateau State, Nigeria19751980
MBBS in Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of SurgeryUniversity of Ilorin, Ilorin19821987
FWACP. (Fellow West African College of Physicians)University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria 19972003
PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)University of Calabar, Calabar20122013

S/N Publication
Oparah, S., Ochigbo, S .O., & Akaba, K.O. (2019). Stroke: Awareness of self-risk and superstitions among persons with sickle cell anemia in Calabar, Nigeria. East African Scholars Journal of Medical Sciences, 2(1), 22-27.
Ochigbo, S.O., Torty, C., & Anah, M.U. (2019). Prevalence of HIV among Siblings of HIV positive children in Calabar. Pan African Medical Journal, (32), 179-180.
Torty, C., Ochigbo, S.O., Uzomba, C., Eyong, K., & Nwankwo, O. (2019). Challenges with Non-Uptake of Home-based HIV screening among Siblings of HIV positive Children in Calabar, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Medicine, 28(4), 431-439.
Ochigbo, S.O., Kingsley, A.I., Antigha, C.E., & Udo, J.J.(2018). Aplasia Cutis Congenita associated with Epidermolysis bullosa in a Nigerian child. International Journal of Research Dermatology, 4(1), 80-2.
Ochigbo, S.O., Oparah, K., & Torty, C. (2018). Burden of Care on Caregivers of Children infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Calabar, Nigeria. International Journal AIDS Research, 5(3), 177-180.
Ochigbo, S.O., Torty, C., & Anah, M.U. (2018). Sociodemographic Factors mitigating HIV diagnosis among siblings of HIV Positive Children in Calabar, Nigeria. International Journal of Current Research, (11), 75102-75105
Ochigbo, S.O., Torty, C., & Oparah, S. (2018) Predictors of Anxiety and depression among caregivers of HIV positive children in Calabar, Nigeria. International Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Behavioral Science, 4(2), 52-56.
Akanmu, S., Ochigbo, S.O., & Agbaji, O et al. (2018). Rapid advice – Recommendations for 1st line ART in Nigeria. FMOH, HIV & AIDS Division. Abuja, Nigeria. (Ist Edition) Co-Author (ISBN 978-978- 969-519-5) Published
Ochigbo, S.O., Udo, J.J., Nlemadim, T., & Olaniyo, K. (2017). Comparative efficacy of serum creatinine and microalbuminuria in detecting early renal injury in asphyxiated babies in Calabar, Nigeria. Iranian Journal of Neonatology, 8(2), 1-4.
Ochigbo, S.O., Venn, J. I., & Anachunna, K. (2016) Prevalence of Bilirubin Encephalopathy in Calabar (5- year review) –Iranian Journal of Neonatology, 7(1), 9-12.
Ntia, H., Udo, J.J., Ochigbo, S.O., & Nlemadim, T. (2016). Evaluation of Preterm deliveries in a developing country. International Journal of Current Research, 8(01), 25442-25445.
Venn, J.I., Ochigbo, S.O., Anah, M.U., & Asindi, A. A. (2016). HIV Sero-Prevalence among Infants Attending Immunization Centers in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Southern, Nigeria. International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition, 5(3), 1-5.
Venn , I.F., Ochigbo, S.O., Anah, M.U., & Asindi, A Asindi.(2016). Socio - demographic characteristics of HIV patients diagnosed at immunization centers in Calabar, South – South, Nigeria Nigeria Journal of Paediatrics, 43(4), 281-285
Ochigbo, S.O., & Udo, J.J. (2016). Invasive Investigative Procedures in Paediatric Practice. Textbook on Paediatrics And Child Health in The Tropical Region. 3rd Edition; Pages; 126-130. Educational Printing and Publishing, Lagos, Nigeria (ISBN 978-81906735-01)
Evelyn, N., Ochigbo, S,O., & Adejuyigbe, E et al. (2016). National Acceleration Plan for Paediatric HIV Treatment and Care. FMOH, HIV & AIDS Division. Abuja, Nigeria. (Ist Edition) Co-Author (ISBN 978- 978-954-307-6) Published.
Ochigbo, S.O., Ikpeme, O.E., Ewa, A., & Ntia, H. (2015) Asymptomatic Bacteremia in Children infected with HIV in Calabar, South –South, Nigeria. International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition, (4), 251-254.
Ochigbo, S.O., Ibangha, A., & Uzomba, I. (2015). Prevalence of Ophthalmia Neonatorum in Calabar South- South Nigeria. Iranian Journal of Neonatology, 7(3),1-4.
Ewa, A.U., Malengheni, S., Eyong, K. I, Ochigbo, S.O, & Umana, A. (2014). Acute Rubella Infections mimicking Measles in Children in Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Paediatrics Infectious disease, 9(4),163-165.
Udo, J.J., Ntia, H., Ochigbo, S.O., & Amajor, A. (2014). Retrospective study of Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction in Calabar: Aetiology and Outcome. Nigeria Journal of Paediatrics, 41(2), 96-98.
Akanmu, S., Ochigbo, S.O., & Oguche, S et al. (2014). Integrated National Guidelines for HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care. FMOH, HIV & AIDS Division. Abuja, Nigeria. (Ist Edition) Co-Author (ISBN 978-978- 50455-6-7) Published
Evelyn, N., Ochigbo, S.O., & Adejuyigbe, E et al. (2014). Report on the Assessment of Paediatric HIV in Nigeria. FMOH, HIV & AIDS Division. Abuja, Nigeria. (Ist Edition) Co-Author (ISBN 978-978-954-306-9) Published
Udo, J.J, Ochigbo, S.O., Ikpeme, O.A., & Nlemadin, T. (2013). Phocomelia in HIV exposed infant. Nigeria Journal of Paediatrics, 40(4), 426-427.
Gambo, J.N., & Ochigbo, S,O. et al. (2012). 2000 Multiple choice questions in Paediatrics. 1st Edition; Immunological and Allergic disorders. Pages 96-106. Co-Author. Jos University Press, Jos Nigeria. (ISBN 978-978-166-973-6)
John, C., & Ochigbo, S.O. et al. (2012). 2000 Multiple choice questions in Paediatrics. 1st Edition; Fluid and Electrolytes. Pages 107-117. Co-Author. Jos University Press, Jos Nigeria. (ISBN 978-978-166-973-6)
Brown, B.J, Oladokun, E.O., Osinusi, K.K., Ochigbo, S.O., Adewole, I.F., & Kanki, P. (2011). Disclosure of HIV status to infected children in a Nigerian HIV Care Programme. AIDS Care, 23(9),1053-1058.
Rawizza, H., Ochigbo, S.O., Chang, C., Meloni, S., Oguche, S., Osinusi, K., Ekong, E., & Kanki, P. (2010) Prevalence of Hepatitis co-infection among HIV infected children in the Harvard PEPFAR ART Programme. (Abstract of proceedings). Journal Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. San Francisco, USA (12),16-19.
Ekong, E., Ochigbo, S.O., & Okonkwo, P et al. (2010). APIN/HARVARD PEPFAR Pediatric Guidelines. (2nd Edition - AIDS Initiative Nigeria Plus, Lagos, Nigeria) Co-Author. Published
Osinusi, K.K., Ochigbo, S.O., & Ogala, W.N et al. (2010). National Guidelines on Pediatric HIV and AIDS Treatment and Care. FMOH, HIV & AIDS Division. Abuja, Nigeria. (2nd Edition) Co- Author. (ISBN 978-978-48611-0-6) Published
Emuveyan, E.E., Ochigbo, S.O., & Adewole, I.F et al. (2009). National Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. 1st Edition. FMOH, HIV & AIDS Division. Abuja, Nigeria. Co- Author. Published
Anah, M.U., Udo, J.J., Ochigbo, S.O., & Abia-Bassey, L.N. (2008). Neonatal septicemia in Calabar. Tropical Doctor, 38(2), 126-128.
Udo, J.J., Anah, M.U., & Ochigbo, S.O. (2008). Neonatal Morbidity & Mortality in Calabar. A hospital-based study. Nigeria Journal of Clinical Practice, 11(3), 285-289.
Ekong, E., Ochigbo, S.O., & Okonkwo, P et al. (2008). APIN/HARVARD PEPFAR Pediatric Guidelines. (Ist Edition - AIDS Initiative Nigeria Plus Lagos, Nigeria) Co-Author. Published
Ochigbo, S.O., Ekanem, E.E., & Udo, J.J. (2007). Prevalence of Paragonimus Uterobilateralis among primary school children in Oban, South- Eastern Nigeria. Tropical Doctor, 37(4), 224-226.
Ochigbo, S .O., Udo, J. J., Anah, M.U., & Etuk, S.I. (2007) Childhood diarrhea in Calabar, South Eastern, Nigeria. (An 8-year review). Global Journal of Medical Sciences, 6(2), 85-90.
Udo, J.J., & Ochigbo, S.O (2007). Invasive Investigative Procedures in Paediatric Practice. Textbook on Paediatrics And Child Health in The Tropical Region. 2nd Edition; Pages; 126-130. African Educational Services. Owerri. Nigeria Co-Author (ISBN 978-2411-582)
Emuveyan, E. E., Ochigbo, S.O., & Adewole, I.F et al. (2007). Nigeria National Guidelines on the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. FMOH, HIV & AIDS Division. Abuja, Nigeria. (3rd Edition) Co- Author. (ISBN 978-166-412-6). Published
Anah, M.U., Etuk, I.S., & Ochigbo, S.O (2006). Refusal of blood transfusion; a major challenge to practicing Pediatricians in Africa. Global Journal of Medical Sciences, 5(2), 107 -109
Etuk, I.S., Anah, M.U., Ochigbo, S.O., & Eyong, M.E. (2006). Pattern of Pediatric Renal disorders in Calabar. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 6(1),30-34
Ochigbo, S.O., Asindi, A.A., Anah, M.U., Ewa, A.E., & Adams, E.D. (2006). Resurgence of measles in Calabar, South Eastern, Nigeria . Abstract Proceeding. Nigeria Journal of Paediatrics.
Ochigbo, S.O., Udo, J.J., & Antia-Obong, O.E. (2004). Accidental Childhood Poisoning in Calabar at the turn of the 20th Century – Nigeria Journal of Paediatrics, 31(3), 67-70.
Ekanem, E.E., Ochigbo, S.O., & Kwagtsule, J.U. (2000). Unprecedented decline in measles morbidity and mortality in Calabar, South Eastern, Nigeria. Tropical Doctor, 30(4), 207 – 209.
Meremikwu, M.M., Asuquo, P.N., & Ochigbo, S.O. (1997). The Relationship between Educational Achievement, Anemia, Splenomegaly and Poor Nutritional Status of Primary School Children of a Rural Nigerian Community. Calabar Journal of Literal Studies, (4), 42– 48.

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S/N Conference Description Started Finished
West African College of Physicians 28th Annual General &Scientific Meeting. Ibadan, Nigeria. Organizers- West African College of Physicians.Paediatric HIV and AIDS in Nigeria 2004-07-202004-07-24
HIV Tri- Country conference (Harvard school of Public Health, PEPFAR Dar-ar-Salaam, Tanzania, 2006 ) – Organizers- APIN/Harvard PEPFARParticipants & member Panel discussion2006-11-172006-11-19
HIV Tri- Country conference (Harvard school of Public Health, PEPFAR Abuja Nigeria) Organizers - APIN/Harvard PEPFARMember Panel discussion2007-09-112007-09-15
International Conference on HIV and TB – Sheraton Hotel Abuja, Nigeria. Organizers- APIN/Harvard PEPFARHIV/TB Coinfection in Nigeria APIN PEPFAR Programme. 2008-05-102008-05-13
The 15thInternational Conference on AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa. ICASA, Dakar, Senegal Organizers- Society of AIDS in Africa (SAA)Antiretroviral associated toxicity rates among pediatric patients in the Harvard PEPFAR Nigeria treatment program. Poster Presentation2008-12-032008-12-07
Antiretroviral associated toxicity rates among pediatric patients in the Harvard PEPFAR Nigeria treatment program. Poster PresentationMothers Prophylaxis Regimen strongly predicts risk of Early Mother-to Child transmission in Large ART program in Nigeria Poster Presentation2009-02-082009-02-11
Training on Integrated management of HIV adolescent and adult illnesses, (IMAI) WHO, Jinja, Uganda. Organizers - WHO2009-04-162009-04-30
International Conference on PMTCT/Pediatric HIV/AIDS -Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria. Organizers- APIN/Harvard PEPFAROverview of PMTCT and specific interventions Conference Co-Ordinator & Presenter2009-06-162009-06-19
The 1st International Workshop on Pediatric HIV Cape Town, South Africa. Organizers- Virology Education Poster Presentation2009-07-172009-07-18
Advanced ART Clinical Conference Organizers- APIN/Harvard PEPFARNew guidelines for the Management of Pediatric HIV 2009-10-032009-10-06
HIV Neurology Conference by Harvard PEPFAR / APIN Plus, November, Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Abuja, Nigeria. Organizers- APIN/Harvard PEPFARPMTCT/Pediatric APIN GUIDELINES 2009-11-072009-11-09
The 17th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, (CROI 2010) San Francisco, USA. Organizers- The CROI Foundation partners with the International Antiviral Society–USA (IAS–USA)Prevalence of Hepatitis Coinfection among HIV infected Nigerian Children in the Harvard PEPFAR Poster Presentation2010-02-162010-02-19
Home Base Care (HBC) / Orphaned & Vulnerable Children (OVC) TOT training, Lagos Nigeria. Organizers- APIN/Harvard PEPFARAPIN/Harvard PEPFAR OVC programme 2010-02-172010-02-20
APIN Plus /Harvard PEPFAR PMTCT & Pediatric Care Conference Organizers- APIN/Harvard PEPFARUpdated Treatment Guidelines for Pediatric HIV Care Presenter2010-10-172010-10-20
Paediatric Association of Nigerian Conference, (PANCONF) Enugu, Nigeria. Organizers; Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN)2013-01-222013-01-26
West African College of Physicians Conference, Osogbo, Osun State, July, 2013. Organizer -West African College of Physicians 2013-07-162013-07-19
National Newborn Health Conference; Theme- Make every Nigerian Newborn count; Organizer-Nigeria Society of Neonatal Medicine.(NISONM)2014-10-232014-10-24
The 46th Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PANCONF) Conference Venue; Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Organizers; Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN)2015-01-212015-01-23
West African College of Physicians Conference, Owerri, Imo State. Organizers - West African College of Physicians2015-07-282015-07-31
West African College of Physicians Venue: Abuja, FCT. Organizers - West African College of Physicians2015-11-022015-11-06
The 47th Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PANCONF) Conference Venue; Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Organizers; Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN)2016-01-192016-01-23
West African College of Physicians Conference, Gombe, Gombe State, July, 2016. Organisers - West African College of Physicians2016-07-182016-07-22
Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PANCONF) Conference Venue; Kaduna, Kaduna State, Organisers; Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN)2017-01-232017-01-25
West African College of Physicians Venue: Conference, Asaba, Delta State. Organizers - West African College of Physicians2017-07-172017-07-21
Pediatric Association of Nigeria (UNAPSA/PANCONF) Conference Venue; Abuja, FCT. Organizers; Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN)2018-01-232018-01-26
West African College of Physicians Venue: Conference, Kaduna, Kaduna State. Organizers-West African College of Physicians2018-07-132018-07-20
Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PANCONF) Conference Venue; Ibadan, Oyo Sate, Organizers; Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN)2019-01-232019-01-25
The 43rd West African College of Physicians Venue: Republic of Benin Organizers - West African College of Physicians2019-11-032019-11-08
International Conference of HIV & STs in Africa. Venue; Kigali, Rwanda Organizers; Society of AIDS in Africa (SAA)2019-12-022019-12-07