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Blossom Maduafokwa
Nigerian physician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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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]
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Personal life
She is married to Casimir Maduafokwa with whom she shares four children.[1]
References
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