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Nelson Aluya
EducationBachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, October 1998
Alma materAhmadu Bello University
OccupationPhysician
Organization(s)Nigerian-American Public Affairs Committee, USA; Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA)

Nelson Oke Aluya (born February 10, 1969) is a Nigerian-American physician (pediatrics and Internal medicine).[1] He is the chief medical director of Newark community health center, New Jersey.[2][3][4] Aluya is also an assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics at the Rutgers University Medical School, Newark. He served as attending physician, Newark Beth Israel Medical center, and as medical director, Newark Extended Care Facility. Aluya is the president of the Nigerian-American Public Affairs Committee, USA;[5][6][7] past chairman, Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA), New Jersey Chapter; and past president: New Jersey Medical Association. He is a member of the American Medical Association,[1][2] the American Board of Pediatrics, and, American College of Healthcare Executives.[2] Aluya has written many articles[8][9] and delivered many lectures, raising funds for international medical missions, and advocating for pro- black political interests and for cultural events.[2][10][11] In February 2024, he became the recipient of the Black History Month award.[12][13] He is a recipient of many other awards, including the "Service above Self" award by Rotary Club of Irvington, New Jersey, USA; Paramount Care Centers Humanitarian Award,[14] and, "The African Entertainment Humanitarian" Award. He also got a nomination for the Golden Apple Award Excellence in Teaching.[1] Aluya was a host of the 2020 African Entertainment Awards USA and the 2021 African Entertainment Awards USA.[15] He has a dedicated "Dr. Nelson Aluya scholarship award" in his honor by the Women Leaders in Action, New Jersey. USA.[1]

Origin and education

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Aluya was born on February 10, 1969, in Benin city, Edo State.[16] He hails from Isoko in Delta State, Nigeria.[17][18][19] He graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in October 1998.[2] He immediately commenced his housemanship/internship at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital from October 1998 until October 1999. From June 2004 to June 2005, he was an intern on medicine/pediatrics at the Newark Beth Israel Medical center,[2] and did his residencies in the same center (June 2005- June 2008).

Career

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Aluya was appointed assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics at the Rutgers University Medical School, Newark,[20] and also attending physician, Department of medicine/ Department of pediatrics, University Hospital, Newark, both in 2008.[21][2] Aluya served as the medical director of Sinai Sub-acute Rehabilitation Center, Newark New Jersey. He was also a Medical Officer under Caduceus with the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC). Newark Quarantine Center from March 2015 to May 2016 where he carried out "Tertiary screening, contact risk stratification and disposition of the highly contagious Ebola virus" of individuals who had traveled to designated Ebola risk zones.[22] He was appointed the chief medical officer of Newark community health center, New Jersey, in May 2022.[4] He is on the advisory board of the Women Leaders in Action organization.[23] In June 2023, during the World Drug Day in Nigeria, Aluya advised the federal government of Nigeria to employ data in the fight against the menace of drug use disorder, drug abuse, and mental health among youths.[24][25][26] He became the president of Nigerian-American Public Affairs Committee, USA and reaffirmed the group's commitment to advocating for policies and engaging in politics to "inform, educate, and empower the African Diaspora community".[27]

Recognition

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Aluya is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award (GWIN), Accra, Ghana on July 5, 2018.[28][2] He is also the recipient of the Humanity Champion Award. Rotary Club East Orange NJ (February 17, 2019); and, Humanitarian Award. Val foundation East Orange NJ (September 15, 2013). Aluya was awarded Ambassador for Peace by the Universal Peace Federation. New York (January 27, 2018); He received the Humanitarian Award from the African Entertainment Awards on October 21, 2017, and was recognized for Achievement Service by the mayor of the City of Orange. New Jersey (Sept. 28, 2017).[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "| UT Southwestern". cme.utsouthwestern.edu. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "c1.pdf". Newark Community Health Center. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  3. ^ "Nigerian-born Physician, Dr. Aluya, becomes Chief Medical Officer, Newark Community Health Centers, in New Jersey, USA". authenticreporters.net. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  4. ^ a b Shuaib, Yushau (2022-05-21). "Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates Nelson Aluya on Appointment as Chief Medical Officer of NCHC in America". PRNigeria News (Press release). Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  5. ^ Olawale, Gabriel. "NAPAC-USA President issues Urgent Call for Unity, Respectful Discourse". Vanguard (Nigeria).
  6. ^ Olawale, Gabriel (July 31, 2024). "Paris- Olympics: NAPAC-USA President Extends Best Wishes to Nigerian Athletes". Vanguard (Nigeria).
  7. ^ "Need to Protect Nigerian Americans Interest Led To Formation of NAPAC-USA –Dr. Aluya". The Sun (Nigeria).
  8. ^ "Nelson Aluya Archives". Global Patriot Newspapers.
  9. ^ Aluya, Nelson. "A Letter to America". Global Patriot Newspapers.
  10. ^ "News on Aluya.pdf". News in Newark. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  11. ^ "Nelson Aluya Hails Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya". The Sun (Nigeria).
  12. ^ "Hillside, New Jersey, US' Mayor Vertreese honors Nigerian-born Dr. Nelson Aluya". Global Patriot Newspapers.
  13. ^ Olawale, Gabriel (March 15, 2024). "Afrobeats illustrates Africa to those of African descent – Prof. Aluya". Vanguard (Nigeria).
  14. ^ "Dr. Nelson Aluya Recipient of Distinguished Humanitarian Award from Paramount Care Centers | The Amboy Guardian". Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  15. ^ "African Entertainment Awards, USA | Through entertainment, we are creating a New Africa; One free and prosperous Africa for all". Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  16. ^ "Nelson Aluya Bio.pdf". Archived Documents, Box A. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  17. ^ "Youths Unite to Fight for Development of Isoko Kingdom". Global Patriot Newspaper.
  18. ^ BigPenngr (2017-12-22). "2019: Pro-Okowa's Group Seeks To Unseat Rep Minority Leader, Ogor,". BIGPEN NIGERIA. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  19. ^ "2019: Leo Ogor's Declaration Divides Isoko Nation – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2018-03-18. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  20. ^ "Rutgers NJMS Resident and faculty Diversity portfolio" (PDF). Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. p. 17.
  21. ^ "Dr. Nelson Aluya, MD - Internist in Newark, NJ | Healthgrades". www.healthgrades.com. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  22. ^ "Dr. Nelson Aluya, MBBS, MD". Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee Foundation. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  23. ^ "Advisory Board : Who We Are : Women Leaders in Action". www.wlanj.org. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  24. ^ Report, News Agency (2023-06-27). "U.S. Based Medical Practitioner Seeks Use of Data to Fight Drug Abuse". Pharmanewsonline. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  25. ^ "Drug Addiction in Nigeria: An Evolving Epidemic that needs new Solutions - Fiscal Transparency". 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  26. ^ "Deploy Data Usage To Tackle Drug Abuse, Us-Based Nigerian Doctor-Tells-FG". Vanguard (Nigeria).
  27. ^ "Group to promote Nigerian-American interest". The Nation (Nigeria).
  28. ^ Shaibu, Grace (2018-07-11). "Presidential Gala Awards Honor 13 Outstanding Women For Giant Strides In Development And Empowerment". AboveWhispers. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
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