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GLOBAL CELEBRATIONS Together, we have showcased the vital role of family doctors and the impact they have on individuals and communities. Below you will find some of the activities carried out around the world. While it's not possible to include every activity in this report, please know that we are sincerely thankful for each and every message received through our form and social media platforms.
Television show by SOFPON, Enugu to celebrate WFDD
WONCA AFRICA REGION World Family Doctor Day was celebrated across several countries in the WONCA Africa Region. In Nigeria, the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria (Enugu Chapter) utilized both television and radio platforms to generate awareness about the role of family doctors, their societal benefits, and their achievements in the Nigerian healthcare sector. Meanwhile, Kaduna State University organized a medical outreach program, consisting of medical screenings and lectures highlighting the significance of periodic medical evaluations. In Liberia, the Society of Family Physicians of Liberia observed the day in five out of the fifteen counties where family doctors hold leadership positions, such as Hospital Medical Directors and County Health Directors. Their activities encompassed a radio talk show discussing various health conditions like hypertension and type II diabetes, along with offering free blood pressure and blood glucose checks, voluntary HIV counselling, testing, and parades on principal streets.
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