Blossom Maduafokwa

Blossom Maduafokwa
Born
Blossom Adaeze Maduafokwa

(1970-09-26)26 September 1970[1]
Anambra State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
EducationUniversity of Nigeria, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Pan-African University[2]
OccupationPublic health physician[3]

Blossom Adaeze Maduafokwa (born 26 September 1970) is a Nigerian public health physician[3] executive director and creative director of Blossom's Fitness Hub a platform for health and fitness promotion.[4]

She played a pivotal risk communication role, in reducing the spread of COVID-19. She received recommendations from President Muhammadu Buhari and her efforts earned her an award from Nigerian Books of Record.[5][6][7]

Early life and education

Maduafokwa attended the Premier Primary School, Onitsha, Anambra State, before moving to Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri, Imo State. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from University of Nigeria, a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.[2][1]

Career

Maduafokwa is the executive director of Tecon Oil Services Limited and founder of The Blossom's Fitness Hub. She is an eight-time full marathon finisher, a licensed Zumba instructor, and a group fitness instructor with an Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) certification.[8][9]

Maduafokwa led the campaign in Nigeria to contain the anthrax infection bacteria and the measles outbreak through mass vaccinations and other public health strategies.[2][6][1]

She is an advocate of preventive health initiatives that focus on improving health outcomes among women on breast cancer screening and reproductive health services such as cervical cancer prevention.[10][11][12]

Maduafokwa has received an award from Nigerian Books of Record.[5]

Personal life

She is married to Casimir Maduafokwa with whom she shares four children.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Female leadership in Nigeria's health sector". The Nation (Nigeria). 2 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Nigeria Unsung Hero In Public Health Systems". leadership. 13 April 2021.
  3. ^ a b "A doctor said her biological age is 20 years younger than her actual age, Here's her morning routine". Daily Times (Nigeria). Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Acknowledging astounding women in healthcare". P.M. News. 1 March 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Nigeria fitness physician that Curb the Spread of COVID-19". The Sun (Nigeria). 2 December 2022.
  6. ^ a b "A resilient leader in the health sector". Daily Times (Nigeria). Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Excellence and Achievements". Daily Times (Nigeria). Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  8. ^ "Amazing women in public health". Nigerian Tribune. 17 May 2022.
  9. ^ "Zumba Event, Lagos Health District VI hold health, wellness event". The Nation (Nigeria). 13 November 2023.
  10. ^ "Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Blossom Adaeze Maduafokwa urges women to get mammograms". P.M. News. 8 September 2020.
  11. ^ "Zumba for a Cause: A Remarkable Event with a Purpose". This Day. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  12. ^ "Breast Cancer Awareness: Zumba holds 'Dance out Cancer' tomorrow". The Guardian (Nigeria). 27 October 2023.