The theme of this year's AGM was: RE-DEFINING MEDICINE
Sub-themes were:
Understanding the National Health Act: In small doses...
Innovations: New and happening now?
Improving Communication: Doctor, talk to me! (in association with Nollywood)
Engender community participation in health
Events started on Sunday 2nd August, 2015 with Church Prayers by Christian faithfuls.
MONDAY 3rd of August, 2015 (DAY 1): A Press Conference was held by SOC by 10.00 am at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. Thereafter there was health advocacy on topical issues including epilepsy, diabetes, stroke and social services. Post lunch time presentations were delivered by Society for Family Health and Pathcare. Meet Our Elder's Forum started by 3.00 pm.
TUESDAY 4th August 2015 (DAY 2): The Opening Ceremony started after morning Scientific Session by 11.30 am.
WEDNESDAY 5th August, 2015 (DAY 3): Held at the Transcorp Hilton venue and was very eventful. The day's programme started with the concluding Scientific/CME session of the AGM, thereafter the Communication Skills Workshop tagged "Doctor, Talk To Me!" in conjunction with Nollywood started. Dr Ogungbo (LOC Chair) opened the session,and was moderated by Ms Adanma Odefa. Panel of Speakers included Drs Niyi Osamiluyi (Premier Health Systems), Dr Gbenga Adedayo (Living Health TV), Mrs Babafunke Fagbemi (Director, Center for Communications Program Nigeria), Keppy Ekpeyong (Veteran Nollywood Actor), Bond Emeruwa (Veteran Nollywood Director; Newman's Street) and Mrs Biola Adenuga (PEFTI Film Institute). All of issues were deliberated on and addressed including poor "doctor/medical scenes" that gives bad portrayal of the profession in Nigeria, professionalism, etc. There was another session anchored by Hospital Liaison Office for Jehova Witnesses that deliberated on medical practice and ethics from their perspective. See some pictures
The Annual General Meeting started about 3.00 pm on Wednesday 5th of August, 2015 and was well attended. It was brought to a close around 7.00 pm.
FRIDAY 7th August 2015: Jummat Service was held
SATURDAY 8th of August, 2015 was the grand finale of the NMA-FCT 2015 AGM that took place at Jabi Lake & Resort, Jabi - Abuja tagged: "SUMMER FUN FAIR"
The park was thrown open to all by 6.30 am, with the theme: "Come and have fun with Doctors, Come Rain or Shine!" Security was provided by the Nigerian Police and Civil Defence Corps. The event featured health checks, food, drinks, entertainment, sport competitions in dancing, football, skating, fitness, etc. There were opportunities for boat cruises, horse riding, bouncing castle for kids, etc. Pictures, they say tell a thousand stories: