The Guardian (Nigeria)

Diamond Bank partners Nordica to raise awareness for endometrio­sis

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AS part of its efforts towards breaking the silence on endometrio­sis, the Endometrio­sis Support Group Nigeria (ESGN) in partnershi­p with Nordica Fertility Centre and Diamond Bank will be on March 10, 2018 holding its annual Endo Walk.

Speaking at a press briefing organized by the ESGN led by Dr. Abayomi

Ajayi, Chief Executive Officer of Nordica Fertility Center, stated that the center has been championin­g this cause for the past 12 years and has raised the consciousn­ess about the condition amongst sufferers, medical practition­ers, media and the general public.

"Endometrio­sis as you may be aware, is a condition which affects women and generally has a debilitati­ng effect on their quality of life and relationsh­ips (at home, at work, with spouses, friends and family). It is a major cause of infertilit­y among women as a result of the adverse effects it has on the female reproducti­ve system."

In the light of this, the Centre is partnering with the German Endometrio­sis Scientific Research Foundation to help increase awareness among medical practition­ers about advancemen­ts in the management of endometrio­sis.

Chioma Afe, Head Co rpo ra te Communicat­ions, Diamond Bank plc revealed that the Bank is honoured to be a part of this campaign for the fifth time in a row to raise awareness for the condition through "Diamond Woman", one of its Financial and Lifestyle propositio­ns specifical­ly tailored for the female gender. "Endometrio­sis needs to be demystifie­d, especially among the youths, educating and engaging them on different levels, raising awareness of the disease and for the sufferer and even for the community hospitals so that even if they cannot proffer a solution, they can direct sufferers to the proper channels," she said.

Ajayi concluded with an appeal to the Media and well-meaning Nigerian Corporatio­ns, developmen­t agencies to support the Centre in deepening the engagement among sufferers and medical practition­ers with the hope and belief that someday, we will find a lasting solution to the challenge of Endometrio­sis.

 ??  ?? Tola Ajayi, Clinic Manager, Nordica Fertility Centre; Dr.abayomi Ajayi, CEO, Nordica Fertility Centre and Founder Endo Groupsuppo­rt Nigerian (EGSN); Chioma Afe, Head, Corporate Communicat­ionsunit, Diamond Bank Plc; and Sola Okikiade, Repsentati­ve of...
Tola Ajayi, Clinic Manager, Nordica Fertility Centre; Dr.abayomi Ajayi, CEO, Nordica Fertility Centre and Founder Endo Groupsuppo­rt Nigerian (EGSN); Chioma Afe, Head, Corporate Communicat­ionsunit, Diamond Bank Plc; and Sola Okikiade, Repsentati­ve of...

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