Consequent of the AMA session with the Urushalima Foundation, some group of people from the Foundation and various medical fields who are interested in the Near ecosystem came together in partner with some other members of the Near Nigeria Guild. Nigeria is often referred to as the “Giant of Africa”, owing to its large population and economy with approximately 182 million inhabitants. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world.
Health problems in Nigeria are challenging, but addressing them using public health principles is necessary to support stability in this important area of the world.
Overall life expectancy at birth is 54 years; infant mortality rate is 86 per 1000 live birth while maternal mortality ratio is 840 per 100,000 live births.
According to the 2011 World Health Statistics, malaria mortality rate for Nigeria is 146 per 100,000 population. Nigeria has one of the highest Tuberculosis burden in the world (311 per 100,000) resulting in the largest burden in Africa.
The top 10 causes of death in Nigeria are as follows:
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Malaria (20%)
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Lower Respiratory Infection (19%)
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HIV/AIDS (9%)
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Diarrheal Diseases (5%)
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Road Injuries (5%)
6.Protein Energy Malnutrition (4%)
- Cancer (3%)
8.Meningitis (3%)
9.Stroke (3%)
10.Tuberculosis (2%)
Globally about 58 million people died in the year 2005, however more than 10 million (about 18.8 percent) were from the WHO African Region. More than three-fifths (64 percent) of the death that occurred in the region resulted from HIV/AIDS (19%), lower respiratory infections (10%), malaria (8%), diarrhoeal diseases (7%), cerebrovascular disease (4%), ischaemic heart disease (3%), tuberculosis (3%), measles (3%), lowbirth weight (2%), birth asphyxia and birth trauma (2%) and maternal conditions (2%). These data shows that health problem is a major challenge to the Nigerian society, Africa and the world at large. The Near Medical team will help to provide health services under the umbrella of near Blockchain inform of medical outreaches, and many other as discussed in the plan below.
The Medical Team
The Near medical team consist of experienced registered medical personels spanning through the diverse medical fields who are interested to work with the Near ecosystem in creating values in Africa and globally who will be the core team members, and will be responsible for also mobilizing other medical Practitioners and students as assistant in carrying out the outreaches. Those assistants will be trained, educated on the Near ecosystem and onboarded.
Introducing the core team members
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Dr Michael Danzaria (Pharm D: A well experienced clinical pharmacist and also having experience in humanitarian services being the CEO of Energetic Youth Heritage Initiative, a registered operating Non governmental organization concerns with Human rights, gender equality and also medical services, also a certified Nigerian Youth Ambassador as a trained youth leader, carrying out many humanitarian services within Nigeria, and also a member of Urushalima Foundation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michael-danzaria-559606146
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Nr Meshack Abdullahi: A certified registered Nurse having over 5years experience with Public health facilities, member of notable professional associations and also an humanitarian who have organized several medical outreaches as well as the Assistant Coordinator of the Urushalima Foundation a faith based charity organization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/meshack-abdullahi-bbb89a185
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Dr John Jonathan Ali: A licensed physician with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council, who is also an humanitarian and leaders at several levels of notable association Gombe State Medical student association under which through his leadership have organized several medical outreaches and also a member of the Urushalima Foundation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-jonathan-4b7b0213a
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Dr Ahmed Mustapha: A licensed physician also with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council who is also a member of the notable Nigeria Medical Association and other affiliated associations. Also experienced vastly in programing and knowledgeable about the Blockchain industries. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-mustapha-45736214b
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Scientist Istifanus Solomon: A licensed Medical laboratory scientist with the medical laboratory scientist council of Nigeria. Also a member of the Urushalima Foundation and also an humanitarianist. https://www.linkedin.com/in/istifanus-solomon-080a45232
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Scientist Salihi Ibrahim: Also a medical laboratory scientist with the Medical laboratory scientist council of Nigeria and also an humanitarianist with vast knowledge of the Blockchain industry and also a member of the Urushalima Foundation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/salihi-ibrahim-0a6493115
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Dr. LIVINUS SHEKWOLO LUKA : A licensed physician with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council, Also an humanitarianist with vast knowledge of the Blockchain industry. https://www.linkedin.com/in/livinus-shekwolo-luka-077088184
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Damilola Oguntola: A final year medical student, the team lead of the Near Nigerian Guild. Having vast knowledge of the Blockchain industry and also medicine who is also an humanitarianist with experiences in Blockchain and medical outreaches. Sign Up | LinkedIn
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Elisha Jabani: Also a final year student of medicine, Also an humanitarianist with vast knowledge of the Blockchain industry and presently a community moderator in Near Nigerian Guild with also leadership experience. https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisha-jabani-21559a212
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Samira Samaila Kogo: Also a final year medical student also having experience with medical outreach with knowledge of Blockchain and also an humanitarianist. https://www.linkedin.com/in/samira-samaila-kogo
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Mission
The mission of the Near Medical Team is bringing Blockchain technology and specifically the near Blockchain into the health system.
Goals/ plans
The goals of the near medical team are classified under 3 categories
- Short term goal which is to be achieved within a year .
These include:
*conducting regular medical
outreaches across the geographical distributions of the regions in Nigeria at first which will be after every 3 months
*Collaborations and partnership with government agencies and various professional bodies including the Nigerian Medical Association, National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, pharmacist association of Nigeria , Association of Nigeria Medical Laboratory scientist and various association of private healthcare practitioners.
- Collaborating with other health related
blockchains to enhance projects.
- Middle term goals which is set to take
place between 1-3years.
These includes:
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.Having a corporate registration with
the Nigerian Government as an
operating organization. -
Securing an office in one of the
Nigerian major towns. -
More partnership with more
government bodies and also
Blockchain industries.
- Long term goals which should take between 3-5years and includes
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Partnering with relevant authorities
within Africa and the globe to conduct
medical outreaches within Africa and
also going global -
Collaborating with international health
bodies and agencies -
Establishing a near medical Pharmacy
and as well hospitals where healthcare
services are rendered and near as
native token for payments. -
Establishing an electronic health clinic
and agencies for consultation and
making near becoming the native
token for transactions as well.
Sustainability plan
The near medical team have a structured sustainability plan to ensure inflow of income for carrying out activities without fatique. These plans include:
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Partnership with relevant health
related blockchains who are ready to
sponsor health programs. -
Establishing the near Pharmacy which
is profit driven and used as source of i
income. -
Establishment of near clinics both
physical and electronic which will
enable inflow of income for activities. -
Seeking sponsorships from
organizations which are interested in
health promotive activities. -
Some other businesses as will be
harnessed and agreed by the core
team members.Benefits
Functions of the near medical team plans and activities
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Providing healthcare assistant to communities therefore recreating the mindset of the major masses on what Blockchain has to offer.
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Engaging with government collaborations as well as community leaders thus also making those agencies having a different view of the Blockchain and how it can positively influence our societies.
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Onboarding assistants and community members thus increasing adoption of Near Blockchain.
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Licenses of practice of the team
members.
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