Chukwuedu Nwokolo
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Chukwuedu Nathaniel II Nwokolopronunciationⓘ (19 April 1921 – 18 May 2014)[4][5] was a Nigerian physician specialist in tropical diseases.[6][7][8] He was recognised for discovering and mapping out the area of paragonimiasis lung disease in Eastern Nigeria, with a study of the disease in Africa and clinical research for its control.[9] He founded SICREP: Sickle Cell Research Programme to effectively fight the disease in Nigeria and globally.[10][11]
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Chukwuedu Nwokolo | |
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Born | (1921-04-19)19 April 1921 |
Died | 18 May 2014(2014-05-18) (aged 93) New York |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Education | Human, medical and life sciences |
Alma mater | Yaba Higher College, University of Ibadan, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup: London, University of Minnesota |
Occupation(s) | Medical doctor, humanitarian, research scientist and professor of medicine |
Years active | 1947–2004 |
Known for | Discovering and mapping out the area of lung disease in Eastern Nigeria, with a study of the disease in Africa and clinical research for its control [1][2] |
Notable work | An Introduction to Clinical Medicine[3] |
Title | Emeritus Professor |
Spouse | Njideka Priscilla Nwokolo: née: Okonkwo |
Children | 7 |
Parent(s) | Nathaniel Ezuma Nwokolo and Matilda Nwokolo: née: Efobi |
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