George Uchenna Eleje

Prof. George Uchenna Eleje

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra, Nigeria

Biography

Prof. George Uchenna Eleje (MBBS, MSc, FMCOG, FWACS, MD, PhD, FWACOG) is a Professor of Evidence-Based Medicine and Women’s Health at Nnamdi Azikiwe University and a Consultant Obstetrician-Gynaecologist. With over 15 years of experience leading multi-site clinical trials and implementation research across sub-Saharan Africa, his work centers on scalable, low-cost interventions for resource-limited settings. He serves as Principal Investigator or Co-Lead on major global health initiatives, including NIH-funded studies on metabolic syndrome in pregnant women living with HIV (DP1HD115433) and cervical cancer screening (ACCESS HPV and CHESS), as well as Gates Foundation-supported projects evaluating AI-enabled point-of-care ultrasound (AI POCUS) and systematic reviews on cervical cancer and preterm birth prevention. A globally recognized scholar with over 350 indexed publications (Google Scholar h-index: 33; Scopus h-index: 21), Prof. Eleje collaborates extensively with international partners, including the UK NHS, on research spanning digital health triage, adolescent reproductive health, and maternal medicine. His extensive expertise in trial design, guideline development, and health systems implementation positions him as a key contributor to complex women's health intervention initiatives.

Affiliations

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Awka, Anambra, Nigeria

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Honors and Awards

honor

Nigeria SCOPUS Scholar

Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Ranked among Nigeria’s most prolific clinical researchers in women’s health with over 350 indexed publications (Google Scholar h-index: 33; Scopus h-index: 21).

honor

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Clinical Trial Network, Houston, USA

Lead contact author and co-author on multiple clinical trials focused on materno-fetal care and gynaecology

Experience

Chairman, Senate Committee on University Ranking

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

27 May 2026 - present