Studied at the University of York at the age of 15. Wrote final medical exams at the age of 21. Became at the time the youngest doctor in England. Recipient of the 2012 Thisday award. Became a member of both the American Academy of Aesthetic Surgeons and the British Medical Association. She was listed among Young Global leaders by World Economic Forum in 2013.
I'm talking about Dr. Ola Orekunrin, a 26 year old born and raised in England, currently making a great impact in the healthcare service in Nigeria. Her decision to move to Nigeria to pursue her business idea was one of bravery, quick thinking and the spirit to impact the lives of others.
The concept of 'Flying Doctors' an NPO, is to provide an air ambulance to get to those in need quickly. She knew according to statistics in Nigeria, it is four physicians to 10, 000 people. She knew the case of Nigeria was grossly inadequate, especially when compared to western countries. She was also motivated to start the charity after experiencing the loss of her sister due to a medical condition.
The main intention of Flying Doctors is to ensure that victims of emergency conditions in the rural areas are able to access quality health care immediately after the onset of situation.
The company does encounter problems like funding, noting that all the expenses arising from it's services are handled by family finances, urging corporate organisation, governments and philanthropic individuals.
I think this is a great step towards helping the healthcare sector out there and it should be supported and invested into. It's saving lives. So spread the word and lets help change Africa.
Details
Website: http://www.flyingdoctorsnigeria.com/services.html
Social: Facebook
Contact number: +234-703-509-7761 +234-706-920-1299
Email: sales@flyingdoctorsnigeria.com
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I'm talking about Dr. Ola Orekunrin, a 26 year old born and raised in England, currently making a great impact in the healthcare service in Nigeria. Her decision to move to Nigeria to pursue her business idea was one of bravery, quick thinking and the spirit to impact the lives of others.
The concept of 'Flying Doctors' an NPO, is to provide an air ambulance to get to those in need quickly. She knew according to statistics in Nigeria, it is four physicians to 10, 000 people. She knew the case of Nigeria was grossly inadequate, especially when compared to western countries. She was also motivated to start the charity after experiencing the loss of her sister due to a medical condition.
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| source (www.flyingdoctorsnigeria.com) |
The main intention of Flying Doctors is to ensure that victims of emergency conditions in the rural areas are able to access quality health care immediately after the onset of situation.
"To move them from an area where there is poor quality of health care to where there is good quality of care."
The company does encounter problems like funding, noting that all the expenses arising from it's services are handled by family finances, urging corporate organisation, governments and philanthropic individuals.
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| source (www.flyingdoctorsnigeria.com) |
They also need the right doctors with relevant qualifications, to take care of different conditions as they arise, drugs and equipment are also another major challenge, as the drug market some time could be dominated by adulterated drugs. Limited helicopters are also a challenge. To be honest the more awareness we have of services like these the more responses and interest they'll receive.
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| source (www.flyingdoctorsnigeria.com) |
I think this is a great step towards helping the healthcare sector out there and it should be supported and invested into. It's saving lives. So spread the word and lets help change Africa.
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| source (www.flyingdoctorsnigeria.com) |
Details
Name: Flying doctors
Location(s): Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.Website: http://www.flyingdoctorsnigeria.com/services.html
Social: Facebook
Contact number: +234-703-509-7761 +234-706-920-1299
Email: sales@flyingdoctorsnigeria.com
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