Obehi Okojie, a distinguished Professor of Community Health within the School of Medicine at the University of Benin, boasts a wealth of expertise and accomplishments in her field.

Having earned fellowship credentials in Public Health from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in 1989, Professor Okojie has established herself as a leading authority in public health.

Throughout her career, she has held significant leadership roles, including Head of the Department of Community Health and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence and administrative proficiency.

Professor Okojie’s research interests primarily revolve around public health, with a particular focus on occupational health and epidemiology. Her extensive experience includes supervising many fellowship dissertations and contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and practice.

While her scholarly output includes four publications with over 1,021 reads and 24 citations, Professor Okojie’s expertise extends beyond academia. She is recognised as an expert in health promotion and preventive medicine, embodying a holistic approach to healthcare that addresses diverse aspects of well-being.

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