NIGERIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
(NiMSA)
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LET’S JOIN HANDS TOGETHER TO MAKE A
CHANGE!!!
AUGUST 9TH TO AUGUST 29TH 2015
 LAGOS
 IBADAN
 EKITI
THEME; “AID TO THOSE WITH AIDS”
To all the wonderful SCORAngels outside there, we will like to invite
you all to the SCORA x-change program by the Nigerian Medical
Students’ Association you can be rest assured that the experience will
be worth it.
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INTRODUCTION
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF MEDICAL STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
(IFMSA)
The International Federation of Medical Students'
Associations (IFMSA) is a non- governmental organization representing
associations of medical students. It was founded in May 1951, and
currently maintains 123 member organizations from 116 countries on
six continents. IFMSA envisions a world in which all medical students
unite for global health and are equipped with the knowledge, skills and
values to take on health leadership roles locally and globally.
The main activities of IFMSA are student exchanges and different
projects. Around 10 000 medical students each year participate in
international medical student exchanges, both professional and
academic (research). IFMSA organizes projects, programs, seminars and
workshops on areas of public health, medical education, reproductive
health and human rights and peace.
Overview of Nigeria
Nigeria is often referred to as the "Giant of Africa", owing to its
large population and economy. With approximately 174 million
inhabitants, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and
the seventh most populous country in the world. Nigeria has one of the
largest populations of youth in the world. The country is inhabited by
over 500 ethnic groups, of which the three largest are
the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. Regarding religion, Nigeria is roughly
divided in half between Christians, who live mostly in the southern and
central parts of the country, and Muslims, concentrated mostly in the
northern and southwestern regions. A minority of the population
practice religions indigenous to Nigeria, such as those native
to Igbo and Yoruba peoples.
NIGERIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONS
The Nigerian Medical Students’ Association (NiMSA) is an
independent, non-religious, non-political, non-governmental, not-forprofit youth organization. It is an umbrella body for all medical
students in Nigeria which is under the supervision of our parent body,
the Nigeria Medical Association.
NiMSA was founded in 1968 in order to foster unity and co-operation
among Nigerian medical students and to afford us a front to tackle
pertinent issues bedevilling health in our immediate society and the
world at large.
An affiliate of the International Federation of Medical Students
Associations (IFMSA), NiMSA seeks among other things;
 To be the forum of medical students in Nigeria where issues
pertaining to health, education and medicine are discussed and
to formulate action plans to carry out appropriate activities.
 To act as a mechanism for medical students professional
exchange and projects.
 To train, empower and raise change agents towards addressing
health and other related issues that pose a threat to our world.
To this end NiMSA works tirelessly with the Government, local and
international NGOs and other related bodies to tackle issues including
Gender based violence and reproductive rights, environmental
hazards, outreaches etc.
SCORA_NiMSA EXCHANGE PROPOSAL
The Standing committee on Reproductive Health including AIDS,
SCORA is part of the six Committees of the International Federation of
Medical Students’ Association deal with issues such as abortion,
gender inequalities, Female Genital Mutilation, HIV etc
The theme for the SCORA exchange program “Aid to those with
AIDS” is borne out of the need to render help and support to those
living with HIV/AIDS within the country, such people have been faced
with issues such as discrimination, abandonment by Family and
friends, lack of treatment etc. These aids will be done through well
organized Lectures and seminar to help Medical Students know more
about how they can tackle issues of AIDS, campaign program against
discrimination of people with AIDS, provision of basic materials to
people with AIDS.
Other issues to deal with include Gender inequalities, Child
molestation and Role of Medics, Maternal Death in Rural regions.
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GOALS & AIMS
The aims include getting every participant to:
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Know about the Basic Health care system in the country
especially in the area of reproductive Health.
Know about issues involving HIV/AIDS in the country and its
management.
Be able to provide support and aid to those living with
HIV/AIDS
Support ongoing campaign against discrimination of people
living with HIV/AIDS
Know about Maternal Health issues and ways to reduce
maternal death especially in rural part of the country
Assist in sex health education to Teenagers within the hosting
cities.
Learn more about the concept of Female Genital Mutilation.
Learn more about the relationship between Infectious diseases
(STIs) and Fertility.
Improve knowledge about advocating against child
molestation
 Improve knowledge about causes of maternal death and how
they can be prevented.
 Meet medical Students from other part of the world and
exchange ideas together with them and other Health workers.
 Know about the diverse cultures in the Country.
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PROGRAM
The SCORA X-change program is going to kick off in Ekiti, and
then Ibadan for the second week and the last week is going to
be in Lagos.
9TH AUGUST- 29TH AUGUST 2015-SCORA PROGRAM PROPOSAL
9th Sunday
10TH Monday
11th Tuesday
MORNING
Arrival and meeting
Seminar: Epidemiology of
HIV/AIDS in Nigeria.
AFTERNOON
Arrival and meeting
Seminar: HIV/AIDS;
How can the 3 zeros be
achieved in a rural
world/Free HIV testing
Rural outreach:
importance of Ante
natal Care during
pregnancy
Trip to Abuad Farm
NIGHT
Welcoming dinner
Movie Night
AID to those with AIDS
outing
Trip to Ondo Center
Medical Village:Mother
and Child Clinic
Variety Night: “Let’s
go Old school”.
Sightseeing: Ikogosi
Warm Spring
Talk Show
15th Saturday
Lecture Day; AIDS in
pregnancy: Role of the
Doctor towards the
Mother and Child
Peer Education on Sexual
Health and Adolescents
AID to those with AIDS
outing
Trip to Ondo Center
Medical Village : Gani
Fawehimi Diagnostic
Center, Trauma Center
Sightseeing: Idanre Hills
16th Sunday
Trip to Ibadan
Trip to Ibadan
17th Monday
Obstetrics and gynecology
internship
Outing to Ibadan zoo
18th Tuesday
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Internship
Discussion on HIV/AIDS Dinner/Cooking
Epidemiology
Competition
12thWednesday
13th Thursday
14th Friday
Indoor Games night
Dinner
19thWednesday
20th Thursday
Secondary Schools
outreach on prevention of
HIV/AIDS
Lecture ; Female Genital
Circumcision; its harmful
effect
Secondary Schools
outreach on prevention
of HIV/AIDS
Presentations on Ways
of achieving a better
Health care system in
developing country
Games
Barbeque Night
Cultural Night
Karaoke Night
21th Friday
Humanitarian project:
Visit to Orphanages
22th Saturday
Virology Lab work
Excursion to Erin-Ijesa
Waterfall
23rd Sunday
Trip to Lagos
Trip to Lagos
24th Monday
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Internship
Movie Night
25th Tuesday
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Internship
STIs and Infertility:
How can they both be
prevented
Excursion
26thWednesday
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Internship/Free HIV
testing
Debate on “Homosexuality
and Homophobias”
Aid to those with AIDS
outing
Party Night
Visit to the Down
syndrome Center
Lagos @ Night
(Outing)
28th Friday
Beach Outing: Let’s go the
Beach
Tour round Lagos
Farewell Dinner
29th Saturday
Departure
Departure
27th Thursday
LAGOS
Lagos is located in the south-western part of the Nigerian Federation.
On the North and East it is bounded by Ogun State. In the West it
shares boundaries with the Republic of Benin. Behind its southern
borders lies the Atlantic Ocean 22% of its 3,577 km2 are lagoons and
creeks. It is the most populous city in Nigeria and the second fastest
growing city in Africa and the 7th in the world.
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here are a lot of places to visit in Lagos; these include the National
Museum, The Silverbird Gallery, The National Arts Theathre, Freedom
Park, Eko Tourist Beach Resort, Whispering Palm Beach resort, The BarBeach, Lekki Conservation Center and lots more.
IBADAN
Ibadan is located in south-western Nigeria. It is the capital of Oyo State,
and is reputed to be the largest indigenous city in Africa, south of the
Sahara. Ibadan had been the centre of administration of the old
Western Region, Nigeria since the days of the British colonial rule. It is
situated 78 miles inland from Lagos, and is a prominent transit point
between the coastal region and the areas to the north. Parts of the
city's ancient protective walls still stand till today, and its population is
estimated to be about 3,800,000 according to 2006 estimates. The
principal inhabitants of the city are the Yoruba.
Ibadan, surrounded by seven hills, is the second largest city in Nigeria. It
came into existence when bands of Yoruba renegades following the
collapse of the Yoruba Oyo Empire, began settling in the area towards
the end of the 18th century; attracted by its strategic location between
the forests and the plains. Its pre-colonial history centered on
militarism, imperialism and violence. The military sanctuary expanded
even further when refugees began arriving in large numbers from
northern Oyo following raids by Fulani warriors. Ibadan grew into an
impressive and sprawling urban center so much that by the end of
1829, Ibadan dominated the Yoruba region militarily, politically and
economically.
Some of the Places that would be visited in Ibadan include the Cocoa
House (which is the first skyscraper in Africa), The Ibadan museum,
University of Ibadan and the Aare Hill.
EKITI
. The main staple food of the people of Ekiti is pounded yam with Isapa
soup or vegetable soup. Natural resources Ekiti land is naturally
endowed with numerous natural resources. The state is potentially rich
in mineral deposits. These include granite, kaolin, columbite,
channockete, iron ore, baryte, aquamine, gemstone, phosphate,
limestone, gold among others. They are largely deposited in different
towns and villages of Ijero, Ekiti West, Ado - Ekiti, Ikole, Ikere, Ise-Ekiti
and other Local Government Areas.
The Land is also blessed with water resources, some of its major rivers
are Ero, Osun, Ose, and Ogbese. More so a variety of tourist attractions
abound in the state namely, Ikogosi Warm Spring, Ipole - Iloro Water
Falls, Olosunta hills, Ikere, Fajuyi Memorial Park Ado - Ekiti and so on.
The Ikogosi tourist centre is the most popular and the most developed.
The warm spring is a unique natural feature, and supporting facilities
are developed in the centre. The spring is at present being processed
and packaged into bottled water for commercial purpose by a private
company - UAC Nigeria.
Moreover, the land is buoyant in agricultural resources with cocoa as its
leading cash crop. It was largely known that Ekiti land constituted well
over 40% of the cocoa products of the famous old Western Region. The
land is also known for its forest resources, notably timber. Because of
the favorable climatic conditions, the land enjoys luxuriant vegetation,
thus, it has abundant resources of different species of timber. Food
crops like yam, cassava, and also grains like rice and maize are grown in
large qualities. Other notable crops like kola nut and varieties of fruits
are also cultivated in commercial quantities.
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ACCOMMODATION, BUDGET AND FEES
Accommodation will be in Students residencies.
Budget: The fees of participation are fixed at 550€ which includes
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3meals per day
Transportation between Lagos, Ibadan and Ekiti.
Expenses for all the social program and Outings.
Expenses for Outreaches
Welcoming and Farewell Dinner
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CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
CONDITIONS:
 Good level knowledge of English Language
 Participants should at least be in their second year of training
REQUIREMENTS:
 Motivation Letter
 Curriculum Vitae
 Your Opinions and expectations about NiMSA.
VISA REQUIREMENT: For Visa, contact the nearest Nigeria Embassy,
we will provide you with invitation letter and any other support just
feel free to send your mail.
We will send down information about bank details when we receive
your mail.
The Application deadline is 30th of May 2015
Please send all your documents to Afolabi Oluwatoyosi-NORA OF
NiMSA.
Email; [email protected]
Telephone number; +2348168097441
THANKS…..We look forward to seeing you!!!