A U.S. based Nigerian medical doctor, Njideka Udochi, has received an award for COVID-19 engagement and response in Howard County, Maryland, USA.
Udochi is the younger sister to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) director general, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Udochi, who early in the year was recognized by the Maryland Academy of Family Physicians as family physician of the year, has again received $65,000, for her works on COVID-19.
She said about the award: “The Covid-19 pandemic has heavily impacted families, especially families of color, leading to economic instability, loss of jobs for many parents, isolation for kids and increase in mental health symptoms. Vaccinating our kids is a great strategy to help them return safely to school, increase socialization and mental health issues.”
Udochi is the Medical Director of Millennium Family Practice and President of Millennium Health Group, Columbia, Maryland.