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Onyebuchi Chukwu

b. 1962

Nigerian politician

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Born 1962. Onyebuchi Chukwu is a Nigerian politician, surgeon and minister.

Onyebuchi Chukwu (born 22 April 1962) is a Nigerian politician who served as Minister of Health from 2010 to 2014.

Early life and education Chukwu was born in Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. After attending the Federal Government College, Sokoto, Chukwu trained as a medical doctor at the College of Medicine of the University of Lagos, graduating in 1986. Subsequently, he obtained post-graduate qualification in orthopaedic surgery from the West African Postgraduate Medical College. He served as the Chairman of the Country Coordinating Mechanism (Nigeria) of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), the West and Central African Constituency Representative on the Board of the GFATM; and the Chairman of the Bureau of Ministers of Health of the African Union (CAMH6). He ensured the approval of the National Strategic Health Development Plan (NSHDP) by the Federal Executive Council and the signing of the International Health Partnership (IHP+) compact securing partners' commitment to the implementation of the plan. He later resigned in October 2014, to run as a candidate for the governorship of Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

During his term, Guinea worm disease was eradicated in Nigeria, and in December 2013, the WHO certified Nigeria as a Guinea worm-free country. It was also during his term that Nigeria was declared Ebola-free by WHO Regional Office for Africa, following a successful response to the Ebola virus outbreak in the country.

Later career Since 2020, Chukwu has been a member of the Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance, co-chaired by Sheikh Hasina and Mia Mottley.

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Education
University of Lagos, Federal Government College, Sokoto
Positions held
Minister of Health

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Who is Onyebuchi Chukwu?

Nigerian politician

When was Onyebuchi Chukwu born?

Onyebuchi Chukwu was born on 22 April 1962 in Lagos.

What is Onyebuchi Chukwu's occupation?

Onyebuchi Chukwu is a politician, surgeon and minister.

What nationality is Onyebuchi Chukwu?

Onyebuchi Chukwu is Nigerian.

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Β· Wikipedia: Onyebuchi Chukwu

Β· Wikidata: Q7095166

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