Blossom Maduafokwa

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Blossom Maduafokwa
Born
Blossom Adaeze Maduafokwa

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

Blossom Adaeze Maduafokwa (born September 26, 1970 [3] ) is a Nigerian public health physician [2] executive director and creative director of Blossom's Fitness Hub a platform for health and fitness promotion. [4]

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Blossom was conferred as an Icon of the medical profession in Nigeria [1] and She played a pivotal risk communication role, in reducing the spread of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); She received recommendations from immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari and her efforts earned her an award from Nigerian Books of Record. [5] [6] [7]

Early life and education

Blossom attended the Premier Primary School, Onitsha, Anambra State, Before moving to Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri, Imo State. She holds a bachelor's degree from University of Nigeria in Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Enugu and a master in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. [1] [3]

Career

Blossom 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]

Blossom contributed to Nigeria's health sector. She also led the campaign in Nigeria to contain the Anthrax infection bacteria and Measles outbreak through mass vaccinations and other public health strategies. [1] [6] [3]

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]

Recognition

Blossom has received an award from Nigerian Books of Record, Dr. M.P. Otolorin prize for the best candidate in the Part 1 FMCPH examination, Faculty of Public Health and Community Medicine (FMPCH), National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Dr. M. Y. I. Salami prize for the best candidate in Environmental Health in the Part 1 FMCPH examination., Faculty of Public Health and Community Medicine (FMCPH), National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria and Dr. M.P. Otolorin prize for the best candidate in Epidemiology in the Part 1 FMCPH examination, Faculty of Public Health and Community Medicine (FMPCH), National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. [5]

Personal life

She is married to Mr.Casimir Maduafokwa with whom she shares four children. [3]

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  2. 1 2 "A doctor said her biological age is 20 years younger than her actual age, Here's her morning routine". Daily Times (Nigeria) . Retrieved 2021-10-12.
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  9. ↑ "Zumba Event, Lagos Health District VI hold health, wellness event". The Nation (Nigeria) . 2023-11-13.
  10. ↑ "Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Blossom Adaeze Maduafokwa urges women to get mammograms". P.M. News . 2020-09-08.
  11. ↑ "Zumba for a Cause: A Remarkable Event with a Purpose". This Day . Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  12. ↑ "Breast Cancer Awareness: Zumba holds 'Dance out Cancer' tomorrow". The Guardian (Nigeria) . 2023-10-27.
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