Ameyo Adadevoh

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh's achievements stand out in the realm of public health and medical ethics. She is recognized globally for her unwavering commitment to containing the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria, a feat that saved countless lives. Her induction into the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine ensures her story will be taught to future generations of doctors. The Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) stands as one of Nigeria's highest civilian honors, reflecting the nation's gratitude for her sacrifice.

AwardsDr. Adadevoh received several posthumous honors: Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) awarded by the Nigerian government for her contributions to medicine and public health. Google honored her with a Doodle on what would have been her 62nd birthday in 2018. Her case study was formally included in the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine in 2026, acknowledging her role in medical education.

Honours & Distinctions

Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Nigerian Government·2014

Awarded for contributions to medicine and public health

Google Doodle

Google·2018

Celebrated her 62nd birthday, recognizing her as a global hero

Inclusion in Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine

Oxford University Press·2026

Formal academic honor acknowledging her case study as a landmark in medical education