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DTOF NORTH EAST CHARITY ACTIVITIES FOR 9TH ANNIVERSSARY

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Doctor's Time Out Family (DTOF) 9th Annual Anniversary Charity Event Report* Region: North East, Nigeria Locations: 1.*Yobe State* 2. *Gombe State* The following activities were executed by DTOF NE wing in commemoration of this year's anniversary: *Yobe State* 1. A Widow with 8 Children was helped with foodstuffs worth N50,000=00 in Yobe State 2. An old widow helped with N50,000=00 to augment for her House rent in Yobe State *Gombe State* 1. A cancer patient on chemotherapy helped with N25,000=00 Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, Gombe State 2. A patient on admission at Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, Gombe State assisted with N25,000=00 Appreciation to all those that contribute to the success of the events. *Dr Nura Umaru (Nuruddeen)* Anchor for DTOF North East Zone 29th June, 2024.

SOUTH EAST CHARITY ACTIVITIES FOR DTOF 9TH ANNIVERSARY

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Doctor’s Time Out Family (DTOF) 9th Anniversary Charity Event Report* Region: *South East Nigeria* Date- June 28, 2024 Location: 1 *Abịa State* 2. *Imo State* *Abia State* At Abia State University Teaching Hospital, ABSUTH Aba Abia State, the following were present; Dr Erondu Nnamdi C , SE CL Dr Onuh Emeka Felix PP FMC Umuahia, current secretary NMA Umuahia Zone Dr Nwachukwu Nnenna Past Secretary ARD ABSUTH Aba 1) 44 year old woman being managed for Chronic Kidneys Disease 2 HTN . On admission she has had paracentesis. She is being worked up for Dialysis.she is financially constrained and received a Cash donation of 45,000. ⁠2) 15 year old girl being managed for histologically confirmed osteosarcoma. She has been referred to National Orthopedic Hospital Enugu but has not moved because of accumulated ABSUTH bills of more than 200,000 Naira. She received a sum of 30,000 Naira cash to help settle her bills. *Imo State* Visit by Dr. Sylvia Anthony- Eweputanna @ Federal Teaching Hos

NORTH CENTRAL DTOF ZONAL CHARITY EVENTS

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Doctor's Time Out Family (DTOF) 9th Annual Anniversary Charity Event Report* Region: North Central, Nigeria. *Date:* June 23, 2024 *Location:* 1. Orphanage @ Lafia, *Nasarawa State* 2. Benue State University Teaching Hospital, BSUTH *Benue State* *Nassarawa State* Dr. Joshua IPP DASH Nassarawa in an Orphanage home with some Nardites to make donation of N50,000 on behalf of DTOF *Benue State* 1) Twins 4 days old (Preterm) in SCBU, with jaundice and sepsis. Abandoned by father. A cash donation of N40,000 made to them 2) A 36yr old with histologically confirmed invasive ductal carcinoma left breast. Had Toilet mastectomy done 2 weeks ago, and financially constraint A cash donation of N30,000 made to her 3) A 41yr old with Grade 1V diabetic foot billed for a below knee amputation. Cash donation of N15,000 was given 4) A 43yr old driver with traumatic paraplegia following motor vehicular accident. Cash donation of N15,000 made to him *Total amount disbursed was 150 k* *D

NORTH WEST ZONAL DTOF 9TH ANNIVERSARY CHARITY REPORT

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Doctor's Time Out Family (DTOF) 9th Annual Anniversary Charity Event Report Region: North West Nigeria. Date: June 23rd, 2024 Location:* *Sokoto State* *Phase I* - Partial sponsorship for indigent Patients I represented DTOF in the company of some residents and Nursing staff of Paediatrics Surgery ward UDUTH. We delivered a token to two patients on behalf of DTOF *Phase II* - Visit / Donation to Lodge Road orphanage Home - Sokoto I represented DTOF in the company of President ARD-UDUTH and Editor in chief NJM with some residents to visit the above orphanage home on behalf of DTOF We delivered our token to them which was recieved with utmost appreciation It's a privilege for given this opportunity and choosing Sokoto. Gracias *Dr. Ibrahim A.U(Diggi)* Anchor for DTOF North West Zone.

DTOF SOUTH SOUTH ZONAL CHARITY ACTIVITIES- 9TH ANNIVERSARY

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Doctor's Time Out Family (DTOF) 9th Annual Anniversary Charity Event Report Region: South-South Nigeria Date: June 22nd, 2024 Location: Federal Medical Center Yenagoa Bayelsa State 1. A 7month old male with Hydrocephalus and Meningitis was given 50k 2. ⁠ A 13yr male with Meningitis to R/O SOL was given 30k 3. ⁠ 6yr old female with Cerebral palsy was give 10k 4. ⁠ A 8 year old male RVD stage 4 with Disseminated TB was given 30k Total amount disbursed was 120k Amount given 120k Members of the team 1. Dr. Divine Irole 2. ⁠Dr. Uche-Ajunwa 3. ⁠Dr. Opuolia Frank 4. Dr. Ngonabo Alagoa 5. ⁠Dr. Agiri Tonye 6. ⁠Dr. Emeka-Ogbugo Dr. Divine Irole Anchor for DTOF South-South Zone. />

SOUTH WEST ZONAL 9TH ANNIVERSARY CHARITY ACTIVITIES

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*Doctor's Time Out Family (DTOF) 9th Annual Anniversary SOUTH WEST Charity Event Report* ➡️ *Date:* June 18, 2024 ♦️ *Locations:* 1.Abeokuta, Ogun State, 2.Osogbo, Osun State To mark the 9th anniversary of Doctor's Time Out Family (DTOF), we organized a charity event in two locations: Abeokuta, Ogun State, and Osogbo, Osun State. The event aimed to provide support to vulnerable individuals and communities in these regions. ◼️ *Abeokuta, Ogun State:* - Distributed Salah food to street children - Visited an orphaned set of triplets and provided provisions, foodstuff, and essential commodities - Spoke with the carer of the triplets to understand his challenges and identify potential areas of support *Attendees:* Ably led by Dr Ajibade-Oduyebo K.A - Dr. Shina Ajidahun - Dr. Adedayo oludolamu - ⁠Dr Ikuusedun Gbenga - Dr. Bada Jamal - Dr. Olawoyin - Dr Elehinmi ◼️ *Osun State:* - Led by Dr. OJO John, POTARD UTH, Osogbo, Dr Ajibade Philip (SOTARD) and other ARD members were in

OPENING SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT, NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF RESIDENT DOCTORS (NARD)- DR. DELE ABDULLAHI OLAITAN

*OPENING REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT OF Nigerian ASSOCIATION OF RESIDENT DOCTORS (NARD) ON THE OCCASION OF THE 9TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF DOCTORS TIMEOUT FAMILY (DTOF)* June 12,2024 Good morning esteemed leaders. Elders, And highly revered comrades. On behalf of the National Executive Council and entire congress of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, I have the honour and pleasure to welcome you all, to the occasion of the 9th Year Anniversary celebration of the Doctors Timeout Family (DTOF). DTOF is a magnificent innovation that proffers an essential platform for Doctors to express thier views on a wide array of issues regardless of age, career stage or social status and it has come a long way since its inception 9years ago. I wish to humbly salute the founder/convener Dr Anthony Ude, Past Secretary General NARD, and all the other key stakeholders holding the pages together for thier passion. Sacrifice and tenacity in ensuring the doctors have a forum where thie

OPENING SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT, NIGERIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (NMA)- PROF BALA AUDU

DTOF ANNIVERSARY As you celebrate your 9th anniversary as an advocacy group for Nigerian Doctors, I want to express with warmth our heartfelt appreciation of the great debates and conversations you bring to the table. The issues you champion have helped to shape the landscape and direction of events in our great Association. Keep up the good works, and remain blessed 🙏🏿. Dr. Bala Audu NMA President

OPENING SPEECH BY CHAIRMAN DTOF - DR. OAMEN JOHN BLAZE AT THE 9TH ANNIVERSARY

OPENING REMARK ON THE 9th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE DOCTORS’ TIME OUT FAMILY(DTOF) BY THE CHAIRMAN DTOF* Good morning Esteemed Medical Elders,Trainers, Senior Colleagues, and Colleagues, It is with all sense of humility, honor, and a rare privilege that I welcome you all to the 9th anniversary of the Doctors Time Out Family Organisation(DTOF), a non-governmental, nonprofit organization made up of highly versatile, astute, charismatic, and sound-minded doctors who have contributed immensely to the growth and development of the medical profession in our nation. At each anniversary of the organization, these groups of doctors come together to put smiles on the faces of the less privileged and also delve into various issues bedeviling the health sector in order to holistically address and proffer solutions to them. Doctors Time Out Family Organisation have also over the past years been involved in several charitable projects such as Free Medical Outreaches and Distributions o

OPENING CEREMONY OF THE DOCTORS TIME OUT FAMILY DTOF 9TH ANNIVERSARY

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Ninth(9) anniversary of the Doctors time out family which held from the 11th of June to 15th of June 2024 was activity packed as always with programs such as scientific conference feauturing panel discussions on topical issues concerning doctors of all cadres, interzonal quiz competition and several charity events across the six(6) geopolitical zones of the country. The opening ceremony proper was held on Wednesday, 12th June 2024: Opening Prayers to be said by: 7.30am. *Dr. Asogwa Francis C* -Fellow Interventional Cardiology, India. -Past General Secretary ARD AEFUTHA . -Past NARD southeast deputy caucus leader -Past Secretary NMA Ebonyi State - Consultant Cardiologist Lagoon Hospitals Lagos In Jesus name, father we want to thank you for your love and goodness towards DTOF. We give you all the glory for what you have done for humanity through DTOF. We pray that your abundant grace will continue to be with the DTOF founder and CEO and everyone who has contributed in sustaini

9TH ANNIVERASRY PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

*PROGRAMME OF EVENTS for the *DOCTORS TIME OUT FAMILY (DTOF) 9th Anniversary Celebration* (Monday 10th June -Sunday 19th June, 2024) *DAY 1*- *Monday 10th June 2024* 7pm: Inter-Zonal Quiz A (Knockout) *DAY 2*- *Tuesday, 11th June 2024* 5:30pm:Inter-Zonal Quiz B (knock out). 7:30pm- Inter-Zonal Quiz C (knock out). *DAY 3* - *Opening Ceremony* *Wednesday 12th June 2024* - 6am - 8am: Awareness Jingles, sponsors and donations. - 7.30am: Opening Prayer for a successful week 8am..Opening Remarks By NARD PRESIDENT 9am.Opening Remarks by NMA President 10am: Opening remark by the Chairman DTOF 12- 4pm: Update from zones and briefing of planned activities 5pm..*Main theme* The Medical Profession in Nigeria: A search for identity in the middle of depleted resources. 6:30pm-.*Sub theme 1*- Panel discussion *Enhancing Postgraduate Medical Education in Nigeria: Addressing Brain Drain, Inadequate Compensation, High Examination Costs, and Hostile Work

DOCTORS TIMEOUT FAMILY 9TH ANNIVERSARY SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE/PANEL DISCUSSION

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DOCTORS TIME OUT FAMILY (DTOF) 9th Anniversary Celebration

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024!

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The Founder, Chairman and entire members of the Doctors time out family ethics and privilleges committee sincerely extends a heartfelt new year greeting to all DTOF members. We pray for a wonderful, joyful and peace filled 2024. HAPPY NEW YEAR!