Presentations

PAPERS DELIVERED AT CONFERENCES (Conferences attended with papers presented)

  1. Ogu R, Anya SE, Fiebai PO, John CT. The face of HIV/AIDS in pregnancy in Port Harcourt. Presented at the 6th International Congress and 36th Annual General Meeting of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Abuja and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; 2002; 19(Supp 2): S31.
  2. Ogu R, Ikimalo JI, Briggs ND. Patient’s perception of the Quality of Care in the maternity Period at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Presented at the 37th Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Port Harcourt and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2003; 20(Supp 1): S31
  3. Akani CI, Ogu R. Revisiting Post Abortion Care in Adolescents: Gaps and Implications. Presented at the 38th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Makurdi and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2004; 21(Supp 1): S6
  4. Uzoigwe SA, Ogu R. Return of Bowel Sounds Amongst Nigerian women Following Caesarean Section. Presented at the 38th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Makurdi and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2004; 21(Supp 1): S14
  • Akani CI, Ogu R, Ikimalo JI, Okpani AOU, John CT. Barriers to Effective PMTCT Uptake in South South Nigeria. Presented at the 38th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Makurdi and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2004; 21(Supp 1): S36
  • Akani CI, Ogu R. HIV Seropositivity & Septic Abortion in the Niger Delta: Implications for Practice. Presented at the 38th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Makurdi and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2004; 21(Supp 1): S36
  • Ogu R, Orazulike NC. Reducing maternal mortality: awareness of danger signs in pregnancy; the place of the ‘‘worthi’’ campaign- Presented at the 27th International Congress of the Medical Women International Association, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana 31st July – 4th August 2007
  • Alex-Hart B, Ogu R, Moore B, Nte A. Mobilising resources for the reactivation of School Health Programme: the experience in the Niger Delta States presented at the 33rd Annual General and Scientific Conference of the West African College of Physician’s Conference, Tahir Guest Palace, Kano- 15-18th July 2009
  • Alex-Hart, B; Nte A; Ogu R; Moore B; Akani N. Stakeholders’ Preparedness for Successful School Programme Implementation in The Niger Delta Region, Nigeria. Presented at the West African College of Physicians, 33rd Annual General and Scientific Meeting, Paynesville, Liberia, 8th – 13th Nov, 2009.
  • Ogu R, Okonofua F, Lambo E. Advocacy for Free Maternal and Child Health Care in Nigeria – Results and Outcomes. Presented at the XIX FIGO World Congress of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 4 – 9 October 2009. Cape Town, South Africa. Scientific Programme September 2009; 19: 12.
  • Ogu R, Okonofua F, Menakaya U, Iribhogbe P, Onemu SO, Bergstrom Staffan. Etiology and Outcome of Treatment in 190 Infertile Nigerian Couples. Presented at the XIX FIGO World Congress of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 4 – 9 October 2009. Cape Town, South Africa. Scientific Programme September 2009; 19: 12.
  • Ogu R, Alex-Hart B, Nte AR, Moore B, Akani N: Challenges to sustainable School Health Programme Implementation in the Niger Delta Region: presented at the 41st Annual General and Scientific Conference of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PANCONF) held at the Kwara State Banquet Hall, Ilorin, Nigeria, 20th – 23rd January 2010
  • Ogu R, Alex-Hart B, Moore B, Nyengidiki T, Mezie-Okoye M, Eke G, Nte AR: Addressing the poor maternal & child health indices in resource- limited settings: The role of community-level interventions: presented at the 50th Annual Scientific Conference West African College of Surgeons at Tinapa Leisure Resort, Calabar, 6th-10th February 2010
  • Nte AR, Adeniji FO, Jaja T, Ojule JD, Alex Hart BA, Moore B, Ogu R. Bullying in Secondary Schools: An Underreported and Unappreciated Health and Developmental Challenge: Findings of a Preliminary Study in Niger Delta Schools. Presented at the 42nd Annual General and Scientific Conference- PANCONF held at the New Chelsea Hotel, Muhammed Buhari Way, Abuja, Nigeria, 11th -15th January 2011.
  • Ogu R, Okoh D, Offor N, Appah-Dulu R, Ijeruh O, Agala V, Abam C. Screening for Cervical Cancer; The MWAN Rivers Experience. Oral presentation at the 17th Biennial Conference of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Lagos, Nigeria, 22- 24 September, 2011.
  • Ogu R, Azubuike IJ, Dick N, Enyindah CE, Okpani AOU. Idiosyncracies In Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Ethical Issues and Litigation. Presented at the 45th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Ibadan and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2011; 28(supp 1): S33
  1. Ogu R, Agidigbi AT, Uzoigwe SA. Delayed Consent for Surgery: Implications for Practice. Presented at the 45th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Ibadan and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2011; 28(supp 1): S44
  2. Ogu R, Okonofua FE, Akuse JT, Ujah IO, Galadanci HS, Fabanmwo AO, Archibong EI, Chama CM, Onah HE. Outcome of An Intervention to Improve Case Management of Eclampsia In Nigeria’s Teaching Hospitals. Presented at the 45th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Ibadan and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2011; 28(Supp 1): S46
  3. Ogu R, Okonofua FE, Akuse JT, Ujah IO, Galadanci HS, Fabanmwo AO. Assessment of oral misoprostol as first line treatment for primary postpartum hemorrhage: Results of a multicenter trial. Presented at the 45th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Ibadan and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2011; 28(Supp 1): S59
  4. Ogu R, Okonofua F, Hammed A, Okpokunu E, Mairiga A, Bako A, Abass T, Garba D, Alani A, Agholor K. Outcome of an intervention to improve the quality of private sector provision of postabortion care in northern Nigeria. Paper presented at the 20th World Congress of the International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FIGO) held at the Fiera di Roma, Rome Italy, 8-12th October 2012.
  5. Ogu R, Okonofua F. Postpartum Haemorrhage: Learning from National and Global data: Multicentred study on the Assessment of sublingual Misoprostol as First Line Treatment For Primary Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH). Paper presented at the 2nd Global Maternal Health Conference, held at the International Conference Centre, Arusha, Tanzania, January 2013.
  6. Ogu R. Cervical Cancer Screening in Nigeria. Paper Presented at the MWAN side event of the United Nation’s Commission of the Status of Women (CSW) Conference, New York, March 2013.
  7. Ogu R. Cervical Cancer Screening in Nigeria; the role of Non-Governmental Organisations. Paper presented at the 29th Medical Women International Association (MWIA) Conference, EWHA University, Seoul, South Korea, 31st – 3rd August 2013.
  8. Ogu R, Agwu UM, Orazulike NC et al. Increasing Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence; Would Women Empowerment be of any help in reducing the scourge? Paper presented at the 29th Medical Women International Association (MWIA) Conference, EWHA University, Seoul, South Korea, 31st – 3rd August 2013.
  9. Agwu U.M, Ogu R, Wokocha M.N, Iwuoha C.E, Oseji I.M, Campbell C.P, Mohammed H, Njoku AI, Alabi A.N, Adenuga WU. The Determinants and Consequences’ of Intimate Partner Violence Among Pregnant Women In Tertiary Health Institutions In Nigeria: A Preliminary Report. Paper presented at the 29th Medical Women International Association (MWIA) Conference, EWHA University, Seoul, South Korea, 31st – 3rd August 2013.
  10. Agwu UM, Wokocha MN, Iwuoha CE, Ogu R, Oseji MI, Campbell P, Hauwa M, NjokuAI, Usman H, Adenuga WU. Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence in Federal Tertairy Health Institutions In Nigeria. Paper presented at the 29th Medical Women International Association (MWIA) Conference, EWHA University, Seoul, South Korea, 31st – 3rd August 2013.
  11. Ogu R, Nyengidiki TK, Inimgba N, Ojule JD, Bassey G, Oranu E. The role of user fees in the utilization of cervical cancer screening services. Paper presented at the18th International Meeting of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology ESGO, 19th – 22nd Oct 2013, Liverpool, UK and published in the International Journal of Gynecology and Cancer. 2013; 23(8):756.
  12. Ogu R, Porbeni I, Owei A, Etebu E, Udoye E, Sylva A. Cervical Cancer Screening in Low Resource Countries; Experiences from South South Nigeria. Paper presented at the18th International Meeting of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology ESGO, 19th – 22nd Oct 2013, Liverpool, UK and published in the International Journal of Gynecology and Cancer 2013; 23(8):24.
  13. Ogu R, Inimgba N, Porbeni I. Cervical Cancer Screening in Nigeria: A Tool for Improved wellbeing. Paper presented at the18th International Meeting of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology ESGO, 19th – 22nd Oct 2013, Liverpool, UK and published in the International Journal of Gynecology and Cancer. 2013;23(8):755.
  14. Fiebai PO, Obaze AI, Omorogieva EO, Ogu R. Advanced Ovarian Malignancy in a 32year old. Paper presented at the18th International Meeting of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology ESGO, 19th – 22nd Oct 2013, Liverpool, UK and published in the International Journal of Gynecology and Cancer. 2013; 23(8):947.
  15. Ogu R. The role of MWAN in the realisation of the MDGs in Nigeria. Paper presented at the 58th Session of the United Nations CSW, held at the United Nations North Lawn Building, New York, USA. March 2014.
  16. Orazulike NC, Ogu R, Uzoigwe SA. Improved Safety of Caesarean Delivery: Experiences from a low resource country. Paper presented at the 2014 RCOG World Congress in Hyderabad, India and published in British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2014; 121: 92. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.12786.
  17. Ogu R. Violence against Women. The role of Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria. Paper presented at the 59th Session of the United Nations CSW, held at the United Nations North Lawn Building, New York, USA. March 2015.
  18. Maduka O, Ogu R, Adebiyi O, Alamina F, Nte A, Abam C, Offor N, Okonofua F Promoting Gender Equity: Identifying Barriers to Youth Accessing Health Services in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Paper presented at the 19th Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria Biennial Conference, Awka, Nigeria. Nov 2015
  19. Akhidue K, Ogu R, Chinenye S. Diabetes in Pregnancy: The Nigerian Perspectives Using the New WHO Criteria. Paper presented at the 2015 World Diabetes Congress of the International Diabetes Federation, Vancouver, Canada. November 2015 and published in Diabetes; 0823P. Available online @ https://www.idf.org
  20. Ogu R, Tobin-West C, Orazulike N, John O, Maduka O, Inimgba N, Uzoigwe S.  Surgery and Universal Health Coverage: Implementing The WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist Facilitates Compliance With Best Practices. Paper presented at the 56th Annual General Conference of the West African College of Surgeons held in Yaounde Cameroon and published in the Journal of the West Africa College of Surgeons 2016: 6(1) 150. Available @ http://jwacs-jcoac.org/v6n1janmar2016.pdf
  21. Ogu R, Maduka O, Adebiyi O, Alamina F, Nte A, Abam C, Offor N, Okonofua F. Generation Y: Mainstreaming Youth Friendly Health Services into The Existing Primary Health Care Structure In Rural Communities In South-South Nigeria. Paper presented at the 30th International Congress of the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA) held at the University of Vienna, Austria. 28th -31st July 2016.
  22. Ogu R, Okonofua F, Gana M, Abdus-salam A, Agholor K, Okike O, Durodola A, Abe E, Randawa A, Galadanci H. WHARC WHO FMOH MNCH Implementation Research Study Team. Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Of Health Providers Towards Contemporary Maternal Health Care In Nigeria. Paper presented at the 50th Annual General & Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Akure and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2016; 33(Suppl1): S50.
  23. Randawa A, Okonofua F, Galadanci H, Agholor K, Okike O, Abe E, Abdus-salam A, Durodola A, Gana M, Ogu R. WHARC WHO FMOH MNCH Implementation Research Study Team. Views of Hospital Managers and Senior Health Providers about Emergency Obstetric Care in Referral Hospitals in Nigeria. Paper presented at the 50th Annual General & Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Akure and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2016; 33(Suppl1): S20.
  24. Ogu R, Agholor K, Okike O, Abdus-salam A, Gana M, Randawa A, Abe E, Durodola A, Galadanci H, Okonofua F. WHARC WHO FMOH MNCH Implementation Research Study Team. Perceptions of women regarding the quality of maternal healthcare: Results of FGDs. Paper presented at the 50th Annual General & Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Akure and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2016; 33(Suppl1): S23.
  25. Okonofua F, Gana M, Galadanci H, Randawa A, Ogu R, Durodola A, Abe E, Abdus-Salam A, Okike O, Agholor K. WHARC WHO FMOH MNCH Implementation Research Study Team. Time spent in accessing maternal care in Nigeria: A quality of care assessment. Paper presented at the 50th Annual General & Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Akure and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2016; 33(Suppl1): S8.
  26. Ogu R, John O, Maduka O, Tobin West C, Orazulike N, Inimgba N, Uzoigwe S. Improving Maternal Health: Implementing the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist Facilitates Compliance with Best Practices. Paper presented at the 50th Annual General & Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Akure and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2016; 33(Suppl1): S20.
  27. Mmom CF, Ogu RN, Orazulike NC, Uzoigwe SA. Intravenous Hydrallazine Or Intravenous Labetalol in Severe Hypertension in Pregnancy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Paper presented at the 50th Annual General & Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Akure and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2016; 33(Suppl1): S30.
  28. Ogu R, Tobin-West C, Orazulike N, John O, Maduka O, Inimgba N, Uzoigwe S. Improving maternal health: Implementing the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist facilitates compliance with best practices. Paper presented at the 2017 Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Conference held in Cape Town South Africa and published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2017;124: 26–35. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.8_14571
  29. Ogu R. Improving Maternal Health, Checklists and Gestational Diabetes. Presented at the 3rd African Diabetes Conference, held at Palais de Congres, Yaounde, Cameroon. April 2017
  30. Ogu RN, John OC, Maduka O, Chinenye S. Assessing the Outcome of Universal vs Risk-Based Screening for GDM in Resources Limited Setting of the Niger delta. Paper presented at the 77th American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions San Diego, California. Diabetes 2017;66(1): A647–A647
  31. Ogu RN, Maduka O, Agala V, Alamina F, Porbeni I, Abam C. Health Seeking Behavior and Knowledge of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Women of Reproductive Age in Rivers State. Paper presented at the 1st Scientific Meeting of the Association of Fetomaternal Specialists of Nigeria held at the Medical Research Centre Auditorium, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos 20th – 21st July 2017.
  32. Ogu RN, Maduka O, Agala V, Alamina F, Porbeni I, Abam C. Health Workers Knowledge and Practices of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Rivers State. Paper presented at the 20th Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria Biennial Conference, Abuja, Nigeria. September 2017
  33. Ntoimo LFC, Ogu RN, Okonofua FE. Hearing the Voices of Women on Reasons for Maternal Deaths. Paper presented at the 28th International Population Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa, October 2017
  34. Uzoma Maryrose Agwu, Joseph Ugboaja Odirichukwu, Robinson Chukwudi Onoh, Rosemary Nkemdilim Ogu, Chinyere Chibuzor Duru, Obiora Godfrey Asiegbu, Karima Tunau, Samia Khatun. Misoprostol use for the Prevention and treatment of Postpartum Haemorrhage in Nigeria: Preliminary Report. Paper presented at the 51st Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held at the Giginya Coral Hotel, Sokoto, Nigeria and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2017; 34(Supp 1): S14
  35. Ogu RN, Maduka O, Agala V, Alamina F, Porbeni I, Abam C. Health Workers Knowledge and Practices of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Management in Rivers State. Paper presented at the 51st Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held at the Giginya Coral Hotel, Sokoto, Nigeria and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2017; 34(Supp 1): S15
  36. Ogu RN, Maduka O, Agala V, Alamina F, Porbeni I, Abam C. Health Seeking Behavior and Knowledge of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Women of Reproductive Age in Rivers State. Paper presented at the 51st Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held at the Giginya Coral Hotel, Sokoto, Nigeria and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2017; 34(Supp 1): S56
  37. Agala V, Ogu R, Eke G, Adebiyi O, Maduka O, Abam C. Implementation & Results of Stakeholders’ Collaboration for Reporting, Referring and Responding to Violence against Women and Girls. Paper presented at the 51st Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held at the Giginya Coral Hotel, Sokoto, Nigeria and published conference proceedings in Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2017; 34(Supp 1): S56
  38. Rosemary Ogu, Lorretta Favour Ntoimo, Terhemen Kasso, Ojimah Chibianotu, Vivian Onoh, Rukiyat Abdus-Salam, Victor Ohenhen, Uzoma Maryrose Agwu, Friday Okonofua. Why Nigerian Women Use Traditional Birth Attendants Rather Than Orthodox Maternal Health Care. International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics 2018; 143(S3):300. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.12582
  39. Rosemary Ogu; Ojimah Chibianotu; Terhemen Kasso. Determinants Of Disparity Between Antenatal Booking And Institutional Deliveries In Port Harcourt. International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics 2018; 143(S3):234. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.12582
  40. Friday Okonofua, Rosemary Ogu, Lorretta Favour Ntoimo, Hadiza Galadanci, Mohammed Gana, Ola Okike, Kingsley Agholor, Riukiyat Abdus Salam, Adetoye Durodola, Eghe Abe, Abdullahi Randawa. Prevalence and Risk Factors for Maternal Mortality in Referral Hospitals in Nigeria. International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics 2018; 143(S3):498. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.12582
  41. Friday Okonofua, Lorretta Ntoimo, Rosemary Ogu. An assessment of competence and transfer of clinical skills among Obstetrics & Gynaecology doctors. International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics 2018; 143(S3):461. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.12582
  42. Friday Okonofua, Lorretta Favour Ntoimo, Rosemary Ogu, Hadiza Galadanci, Mohammed Gana, Ola Okike, Kingsley Agholor,  Rukiyat Abdus-Salam, Abdullahi Randawa. Prevalence, associated factors and causes of stillbirths in 8 Nigerian referral hospitals. International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics 2018; 143(S3):247. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.12582
  43. Ogu Rosemary, Ntoimo Lorretta, Agholor Kingsley, Okike Ola, Gana Mohammed, Abdus-Salam Adeola, Durodola Adetoye, Abe Eghe, Randawa Abdullahi, Galadanci Hadiza, Okonofua Friday. An assessment of competence and transfer of clinical skills among Obstetrics & Gynaecology doctors: A multi centre study in Nigeria. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2018; 35(1) S48-49. ISSN 0189 5117
  44. Rosemary Ogu, Omosivie Maduka, Ibimonye Porbeni, Vetty Agala, Ufuoma Edewor, Folusho Alamina, Obelebra Adebiyi, Claribel Abam. Strengthening Maternal and Child Health Services: Lessons Learnt from the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) Project. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2018; 35(1) S81-82. ISSN 0189 5117
  45. Rosemary Ogu, Omosivie Maduka, Ibimonye Porbeni, Vetty Agala, Ufuoma Edewor, Folusho Alamina, Obelebra Adebiyi2, Claribel Abam. Implementing Universal Screening for Hyperglycaemia in Pregnancy Among Women in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2018; 35(1) S82. ISSN 0189 5117
  46. L Latif, J Thirsk, R Ogu, J Otokwala Obstetric Critical Care in a Nigerian teaching hospital: Causes and characteristics of morbidity and mortality Anesthesia and Analgesia (2021) 133 (3 S_ Suppl), 1085-1085
  47. J Thirsk, L Latif, R Ogu, J Otokwala Implementation of a Maternal Early Warning Score Chart (MEWS) in a Nigerian teaching hospital: strategy & stakeholder opinion Anesthesia and Analgesia (2021) 133 (3 S_ Suppl), 1132-1133           

OTHER NON-CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  1. Briggs ND, Fiebai PO, Ogu R.  Implementing the Millennium Development Goals with Respect to Women’s Health. Presented at the Summit on Empowering Women, organised by the Rivers State Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Civic Centre, Port Harcourt. June 2008.
  2. Ogu R. Family Planning; A tool for reducing Maternal Mortality. Paper presented at the opening ceremony of the MWAN 2009 Week at the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Eastern Bypass, Port Harcourt. October 2009.
  3. Ogu R, Hammed A, Okonofua F, Okpokunu E, Mairiga A, Bako A, et al. Capacity building of private providers of post-abortion care increases abortion quality and safety in Northern Nigeria: Evidence from a Community-Based Intervention Project- presented at Seminar on The Health, Social and Economic Consequences of Unsafe Abortion, organized by the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) Scientific Panel on Abortion and Population Council’s Mexico Office, San Juan del Rio, Mexico, 10th-12th November, 2010
  4. Ogu R, Ojule JD, Okpani AOU. Caesarean Section: Facts, Uses and Abuses. Paper presented at the 3rd College Research Seminar, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt. 25th January, 2011
  5. Ogu R. Cervical Cancer; Overview & Prevention. Paper Presented at The Ordinary General Meeting of the Nigerian Medical Association, Rivers State Branch, Beverly Hotels, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, July, 2011.
  6. Ogu R, Overview of cervical cancer. Paper presented at the ALGON/FMOH sensitization workshop on cancers, UPTH Auditorium, August, 2011.
  7. Ogu R. Family Planning; A tool for Enhancing Maternal Health. Paper presented at the opening ceremony of the MWAN 2011 Week at the UPTH Auditorium, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, October, 2011.
  8. Ogu R. Raising the Total Child: The Role of Stakeholders. Paper presented at the 6thannual Prize-giving day of Charles Dale Memorial Secondary School, Eneka, Nigeria. November 2013.
  9. Ogu R. Description and demonstration of software for conducting literature reviews and bibliography. Paper presented at A Short Course on Building Research Evidence for Policy Transfer and Development Implementation In The West And Central African Region, Banquet Hall, University of Benin, Benin City. Nigeria (17th-21th July 2017). 
  10. Ogu RN, Maduka O, Agala V, Porbeni I, Abam C. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Control Program in Niger Delta. Paper presented at the Non-Communicable diseases NCDs Stakeholders Conference organized by Strategies for Improving Diabetes Care in Nigeria (SIDCAIN), Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and World Diabetes Foundation (WDF) at the Ritz Continental Hotel, Abuja, 24-26th August 2017.
  11. Ogu RN. Experiences implementing the Safe Childbirth Checklist in Nigeria. Paper presented at the WHO Inter-Regional Technical Consultation; Learning from the Implementation of WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist; held at the Grand Cinnamon Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 28-30 August 2017.