Aproko Doctor

Egemba Chinonso Fidelis (born 26 October 1990) popularly known as Aproko Doctor, is a Nigerian doctor, health influencer and an actor.^[1] He is the founder of Healthy Brands and 100K Club, a non-profit organisation.^[2]

Aproko Doctor
Born	Egemba Chinonso Fidelis (1990-10-26)26 October 1990 Imo State, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigeria
Education	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Occupation	Medical doctor
Years active	2017–present

Career

Since childhood, Egemba nursed the dream of becoming a medical doctor. He began his medical career in 2016, as a resident doctor in Imo State University Teaching Hospital.^[3]

A year after, he moved back to Lagos with the hopes of securing better job opportunities.^[4] In 2017, he started sharing health nuggets and wellness tips on social media under the brand name "Aproko Doctor".^[5] He is best known for breaking down medical situations using humour and storytelling. In 2020, he founded the 100K Club, a non-profit organisation that gives support to Nigerians who need health assistance.^[6] He is a three-time winner of the Trendupp Awards and a two-time winner of the Pulse Influencer Awards.^[7][8]

Filmography

In 2022, Egemba featured in "Strain", a Nigerian Netflix movie that raises awareness on Sickle Cell Anemia. He starred alongside Bimbo Akintola, Shushu Abubakar, Alex Usifo, Gloria Anozie-Young.^[9][10]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Result	Ref
2023	PSHAN	Health Influencer of the Year	Won	[11][12]
	Trenduup Awards	The Force of Wellness	Won	[13]
2022			Won	[14]
	The Future Awards Africa	Prize for Health and Wellness	Nominated	[15]
	Pulse Influencer Awards	Health and Fitness Influencer of The Year	Won	[16]
2021	Trenduup Awards	The Force of Wellness	Won
2020	Impact Africa Summit	Health Influence on Media	Won	[17][18]

Personal life

In June 2020, Egemba married Chiamaka Nwakalor. In December 2022, he revealed his struggle with a brain tumour "Craniopharyngioma" which required surgery.^[19][20][21]