A medical expert, Maureen Umeakuewulu, has been appointed as the new Chief Medical Director, CMD, of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital in Anambra State.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo approved the new measure in an issued statement stating that Umeakuewulu’s appointment takes immediate effect at the facility.
The circular issued on Friday cited the new designee as a distinguished gynaecologist and a fellow of the West African College of Nigeria and International College of Surgeons whose experience would create significant contributions towards the facility ass well as the health of residents in the state.
“The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the appointment of Dr Maureen Umeakuewulu as the new Chief Medical Director of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Anambra State,” the statement reads in extract.
“Umeakuewulu is a distinguished Nigerian physician and Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special focus on gynaecologic oncology and women’s health at the National Hospital, Abuja.
“She brings a wealth of clinical expertise and experience, having served at the National Hospital, Abuja, where she has made significant contributions to healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
“Umeakuewulu is a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons, the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, and the International College of Surgeons.”
Beyond hospital practice, Umeakuewulu has been active in community health interventions through initiatives such as the Dona-Maureen Foundation, which has organised medical outreach programmes providing free healthcare services to underserved communities in Anambra State.
Her work has focused on improving access to reproductive healthcare, promoting early detection of cancers affecting women and strengthening community health education on gender-based violence and harmful cultural practices.
