The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the appointment of Maureen Umeakuewulu as the new Chief Medical Director of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku.
The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by the governor’s Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, who said the appointment takes immediate effect.
According to the statement, Umeakuewulu is a distinguished Nigerian physician and Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interest in gynaecologic oncology and women’s health at the National Hospital Abuja.
Medical Experience
The statement noted that the newly appointed CMD brings extensive clinical experience to the role, having contributed significantly to healthcare delivery in Nigeria through her work at the National Hospital in Abuja.
Umeakuewulu is also a fellow of the West African College of Surgeons, the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, and the International College of Surgeons.
Focus on Women’s Health
A consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, she has focused her professional work on women’s reproductive health and gynaecologic oncology. She has also been involved in research and public advocacy on cervical cancer prevention, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, and other health issues affecting women.
Leadership and Community Engagement
Umeakuewulu has held leadership positions within the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria, where she served as President of the Federal Capital Territory chapter, promoting awareness and improved access to screening and treatment for breast and cervical cancer.
Beyond hospital practice, she has also led community health initiatives through the Dona-Maureen Foundation, organising medical outreach programmes that provide free healthcare services to underserved communities in Anambra State.
Her initiatives have focused on improving access to reproductive healthcare, promoting early cancer detection among women, and raising awareness about gender-based violence and harmful cultural practices.
