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Christian Onyebuchi Ifediora
Born (1977-08-20) 20 August 1977 (age 46)
Enugu State, Nigeria
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma materHarvard University
University of Liverpool
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
University of Southern Queensland
Griffith University
Known forThe OCI Foundation, Founder, OCI Foundation International
SpouseNkem Eucharia Ifediora
Children4
Scientific career
FieldsMedical practitioner
InstitutionsGriffith University

Christian Onyebuchi Ifediora is a Nigerian medical practitioner and educator.[1]

He currently serves as an associate professor at Griffith University.[2]

He is the founder of the Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation, an international non-profit organization.[3]

Early Life and Education[edit]

Dr. Ifediora, an indigene of Nsugbe[4][5][6] in Nigeria’s Anambra State, was born in Enugu, Enugu state, Nigeria. In 2004, he completed his MBBS from Nnamdi Azikiwe University [7]. After that, he pursued a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom in 2008.[8]

Dr. Ifediora received the Southeast Asia Leadership (HMS-SEAL) qualification from Harvard Medical School in 2019. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. from the University of Southern Queensland [9].

Career[edit]

In 2004/2005, Dr. Ifediora worked as a House Officer at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.[10]

In 2006, as part of his engagement with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, he served as a medical officer at General Hospital, Irepo Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria.[11][12] In recognition of his excellent and humanitarian activities during his service year, he received an Oyo State meritorious service award during his time with NYSC service year and got nominated for national NYSC honors.[13]

While doing his MPH program in 2008, Dr. Ifediora undertook a hospital clinical attachment at the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Teaching (RLBUH), Liverpool, United Kingdom, while also working as a part-time phlebotomist.[14] After his MPH, he worked briefly in different surgical specialties and emergency departments in the UK, before relocating to Australia in late 2008. That same year, he joined the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH), Hobart, Australia, as Resident Medical Officer (RMO)[15]

In 2010, he established the Cyfed Medical Group, of which he remains a director to date.[16] He is a practicing family physician in the City of Gold Coast, Australia. In 2013, and holds the Fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). He joined the Griffith University School of Medicine as a senior lecturer in Clinical Skills (Academic Title) and got promoted to the position of associate professor in 2019. [17]

Dr. Ifediora is the Practice Principal at the Kennedy Drive Medical Centre, Tweed Heads, Australia, a clinic he joined in 2013, and served a 4-year term as a member of the Faculty Council of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) in the State of Queensland, Australia. He is also an Associate Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators, ANZAHPE, and, in March 2023, was appointed the Clinical Adviser to the Healthy North Coast (HNC), one of Australia’s 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs).

Since his days as a young House Officer, Dr. Ifediora has been teaching medical students. He has been serving as a fellowship examiner, interviewer, supervisor, clinical skills tutor, and general practice educator in multiple institutions, including the Griffith University Medical School, Kennedy Drive Medical Centre, National Home Doctor Service (NHDS), and the RACGP. [Citation Required] He was a member of the Monitored Substances Schedule Working Party for the State of Queensland, a group that developed the real-time monitoring tool for the prescription of opioids in the State. Dr. Ifediora was also a contributor to Situational Judgement Tests (SJT) question bank and was an approved Medical Educator in the Practice Incentive Program of the RACGP National body in 2018. [18]  

Activities[edit]

Philanthropy

In 2016, Dr. Ifediora founded the Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation, a non-profit organization designed to assist people through the provision of advanced education, advanced health, and advanced public welfare. In 2018, OCI Foundation attained international status with full registration in Australia as well. Currently, the Foundation’s trustees, directors, and partners are spread out across four different continents that include Australasia, Europe, North America, and the African continents. [9]

ArOY Health Campaign

Through the OCI Foundation, Dr. Ifediora champions the Arm Our Youths (ArOY) Health Campaign that promotes anti-breast and anti-cervical cancer messages to at-risk groups in Nigeria and beyond. He came up with the idea that to reach as many people as possible in ways that are effective, sustainable, and cost-effective, young adults in senior secondary schools should be targeted. The idea was nurtured during his time at the Harvard Medical School, and, through their input, the program is now being implemented across multiple schools in Nigeria. The initiative is also in the final stages of becoming law in Nigeria, which will see it compulsorily taught in all Nigerian high schools. The ArOY Campaign also has a component that has been officially included in the 3-week orientation activities of all the 37 NYSC camps in Nigeria, and there are plans to involve the African Union and ECOWAS in it so that all African countries can benefit.  The training module for the ArOY Campaign is freely available online at the OCI Foundation’s website and can is there for millions of young people in Nigerian and beyond. [19]

CerviBreast App

Dr. Ifediora has designed the OCI CerviBreast App, which is an informative app that is freely available on the Android and IOS Play stores. He designed it as part of the anti-breast and anti-cervical cancer intervention activity for developing countries. [20]

Media appearances

Dr. Ifediora has been featured in multiple newspapers including, The Guardian Nigeria, Blueprint, The Independent, Sahara Weekly, The Sun News, All Africa, ABS Radio TV, Vanguard, Independent Nigeria, and The Nation, among others. He has been interviewed at multiple Australian and Nigerian ratio and TV houses, including the NTA, Channels TV, Silver Bird TV, AIT, and Arise TV, among others. [21]

Memberships[edit]

Alongside a few mentions above, Dr. Ifediora was also a member of the RACGP Queensland Research Support and Education Committees at RACGP Queensland Council from 2018 to 2019. He has served as a member of the Monitored Substances Schedule Working Party, Queensland Health in 2019. [22]

He was selected as the Eminent Peace Ambassador of the International Association by World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) in 2021. He was named the Mayor of World Peace (MP-UN), United Nations Peace and Positive Awareness Living Centre, and UN-PEPOLAC in 2022. [23]

Personal Life[edit]

Dr. Ifediora is married to Mrs. Nkem Ifediora, whom she met during their time at the NYSC orientation activity in Oyo State, Nigeria.[24] They have four children namely, Chidumebi, Munachimso, Chimdindu, and Chimbusomma.[25]

Honors and Awards[edit]

Dr. Ifediora, along with his OCI Foundation, holds more than 30 national and international humanitarian and leadership awards, including those from Rotary International, the Nigerian Bar Association, Nigerian Independent Media Practitioners, and the Association of Global Youths, among others [26] He holds the traditional title of Chizitelu (God Sent) the 1st of Nigeria and Africa.

Publications[edit]

  • Ifediora, C., Veerman, L., Azuike, E., Ekwochi, U., Obiozor, W. "Outcomes from integrating anti-cervical cancer teachings into the curriculum of high schools in a south-eastern Nigerian State." BMC Public Health 22, 1914 (2022).[27]
  • Ifediora, Chris O.; Azuike, Emmanuel C. (July 2018). "Knowledge and attitudes about cervical cancer and its prevention among female secondary school students in Nigeria". Tropical Medicine & International Health. 23 (7): 714–723. doi:10.1111/tmi.13070. hdl:10072/375626. PMID 29737004. S2CID 13689255.
  • Ifediora, Chris Onyebuchi (December 2019). "Re-thinking breast and cervical cancer preventive campaigns in developing countries: the case for interventions at high schools". BMC Public Health. 19 (1): 503. doi:10.1186/s12889-019-6890-2. PMC 6500011. PMID 31053073.
  • Ifediora, Chris O (January 2019). "Online Medical Education for Doctors: Identifying Potential Gaps to the Traditional, Face-to-Face Modality". Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development. 6: 238212051982791. doi:10.1177/2382120519827912. PMC 6378463. PMID 30801035.
  • Ifediora, Chris O. (December 2016). "Burnout among after-hours home visit doctors in Australia". BMC Family Practice. 17 (1): 2. doi:10.1186/s12875-016-0400-8. PMC 4712547. PMID 26762305.
  • Ifediora, Chris O.; Azuike, Emmanuel C. (April 2019). "Sustainable and cost-effective teenage breast awareness campaigns: Insights from a Nigerian high school intervention study". Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. 25 (2): 312–322. doi:10.1111/jep.13101. hdl:10072/382599. PMID 30663203. S2CID 58660038.[28]
  • Ifediora, Chris O; Azuike, Emmanuel C (8 October 2019). "Targeting cervical cancer campaigns on teenage high schoolers in resource-limited economies: lessons from an intervention study of Nigerian senior secondary school girls". Family Practice. 36 (5): 600–606. doi:10.1093/fampra/cmy125. hdl:10072/381663. PMID 30541073.[29]
  • Ifediora, Chris O; Rogers, Gary D (February 2017). "Levels and predictors of patient satisfaction with doctor home-visit services in Australia". Family Practice. 34 (1): 63–70. doi:10.1093/fampra/cmw092. hdl:10536/DRO/DU:30141615. PMID 27587567.
  • Ifediora, Chris O (February 2016). "Assessing the satisfaction levels among doctors who embark on after-hours home visits in Australia". Family Practice. 33 (1): 82–88. doi:10.1093/fampra/cmv084. hdl:10072/101952. PMID 26511727.
  • Ifediora C. and Azuike E. Knowledge and attitudes about cervical cancer prevention among female secondary school students in Nigeria. Tropical Medicine & International Health, 2018.[30]
  • Ifediora C. Insights into radiographic investigations for headaches in general practice. Family Practice.[31]
  • Uchenna Ekwochi, Isaac Nwabueze Asinobi, Donatus Chidiebere Ignatius Osuorah, Ikenna Kingsley Ndu, Christain Ifediora, Ogechukwu F. Amadi, Gabriel Sunday Mba, MBA; Pattern of Congenital Anomalies in Newborn: A 4-Year Surveillance of Newborns Delivered in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in the South-East Nigeria, Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, fmx067. 2017.[32]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mita, Monique (17 July 2023). "A new law in Nigeria lights the way for worldwide cancer prevention strategy". news.griffith.edu.au.
  2. ^ Olu, Tayo (18 July 2020). "U.S. CDC, NextGenU, Others Endorse OCI Foundation's 'Arm Our Youths' Campaign". The Whistler Newspaper.
  3. ^ "About The Founder". OCI Foundation | Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora. 2016-05-23. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  4. ^ Ogbumuo E, N, in his B.A History thesis Monarchy In Nsugbe, University Of Lagos, 1982 page 9, quotes Isichei, E's History Of Igbo People, Macmillan Press, London 1977.
  5. ^ Igwilo, M. A, her B.Sc Mass Communication thesis in Nsugbe, caritas university, amorji- nike Enugu State. Role of Nnannebuife Age Grade in Promoting Rural Development in Nsugbe Community Anambra East l.g.a in Anambra State
  6. ^ h. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/02/fct-minister-commissions-digital-cervical-cancer-screening-facility-donated-by-oci-foundation/
  7. ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/01/world-cancer-day-aisha-buhari-to-attend-oci-foundations-anti-cancer-health-campaign/
  8. ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/02/fct-minister-commissions-digital-cervical-cancer-screening-facility-donated-by-oci-foundation/
  9. ^ a b Rapheal (2024-04-06). "Personal experience, human misery drive my philanthropy". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  10. ^ "The Sun". sunnewsonline.com/personal-experience-human-misery-drive-my-philanthropy-ifediora-associate-professor-and-oci-foundation-president/.
  11. ^ "Third Sector (an international NGO organisation that has arms in the UK, Australia and others)".
  12. ^ https://sunnewsonline.com/cancer-prevention-foundation-partners-harvard-varsity-to-fight-scourge
  13. ^ b. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/nigerias-ifediora-wins-advancing-health-with-technology-award-in-uk/
  14. ^ "About The Founder". 2016-05-23.
  15. ^ "Chris Onyebuchi Ifediora Griffith University".
  16. ^ "Chris Onyebuchi Ifediora is the Founder, President". The Conversation. 2 June 2017.
  17. ^ c. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/28-indigent-students-get-lifeline-ngo-anambra/
  18. ^ "OCI Foundation Ltd | UICC". www.uicc.org. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  19. ^ Daniels, Ajiri (2022-07-23). "Bill on anti-breast, anti-cervical cancer teachings pass 2nd reading in Reps". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  20. ^ "FCT minister commissions digital cervical cancer screening facility donated by OCI foundation". February 4, 2022.
  21. ^ Bose, K. S.; Sarma, R. H. (1975-10-27). "Delineation of the intimate details of the backbone conformation of pyridine nucleotide coenzymes in aqueous solution". Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 66 (4): 1173–1179. doi:10.1016/0006-291x(75)90482-9. ISSN 1090-2104. PMID 2.
  22. ^ Khairuddin, Menchie (2022-10-13). "Fueled by a dream to go beyond one's potential: the OCI Foundation wins Emerging NFP of the Year". Third Sector - News, Leadership and Professional Development. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  23. ^ "Chris Onyebuchi Ifediora Griffith University".
  24. ^ "TLM | Love In NYSC Camp: OCI Foundation Founder Marks 15th Marriage Anniversary With 4 Beautiful Kids". 2022-12-16. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  25. ^ AlexReports. "Love in NYSC Camp: OCI Foundation Founder Marks 15th Marriage Anniversary With 4 Beautiful Kids". Abuja Press. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  26. ^ Khairuddin, Menchie (2022-09-06). "Third Sector Awards 2022 Winners Announced". Third Sector - News, Leadership and Professional Development. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  27. ^ Ifediora, Christian; Veerman, Lennert; Azuike, Emmanuel; Ekwochi, Uchenna; Obiozor, Williams (2022-10-14). "Outcomes from integrating anti-cervical cancer teachings into the curriculum of high schools in a South-Eastern Nigerian State". BMC Public Health. 22 (1): 1914. doi:10.1186/s12889-022-14231-4. ISSN 1471-2458. PMC 9562070. PMID 36241979.
  28. ^ Ifediora, Chris O.; Azuike, Emmanuel C. (April 2019). "Sustainable and cost-effective teenage breast awareness campaigns: Insights from a Nigerian high school intervention study". Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. 25 (2): 312–322. doi:10.1111/jep.13101. hdl:10072/382599. ISSN 1356-1294. PMID 30663203. S2CID 58660038.
  29. ^ "Targeting cervical cancer campaigns on teenage high schoolers in resource-limited economies: lessons from an intervention study of Nigerian senior secondary school girls". Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  30. ^ Ifediora, Chris O.; Azuike, Emmanuel C. (July 2018). "Knowledge and attitudes about cervical cancer and its prevention among female secondary school students in Nigeria". Tropical Medicine & International Health. 23 (7): 714–723. doi:10.1111/tmi.13070. hdl:10072/375626. ISSN 1360-2276. PMID 29737004. S2CID 13689255.
  31. ^ "Insights into radiographic investigations for headaches in general practice". Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  32. ^ "Pattern of Congenital Anomalies in Newborn: A 4-Year Surveillance of Newborns Delivered in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in the South-East Nigeria". academic.oup.com. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
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