I am a medical doctor and health writer based in Abuja, passionate about preventive health, patient education, and evidence-based care. I blend clinical experience with content creation, speaking engagements, and research to empower individuals and communities to make informed health choices.

Nguper Dooyum-Laha

I am a medical doctor and health writer based in Abuja, passionate about preventive health, patient education, and evidence-based care. I blend clinical experience with content creation, speaking engagements, and research to empower individuals and communities to make informed health choices.

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I am a medical doctor and health writer based in Abuja, passionate about preventive health, patient education, and evidence-based care.

I blend clinical experience with content creation, speaking engagements, and research to empower individuals and communities to make informed health choices.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Hausa
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Health and Wellness Writer/Editor at Hale-Hearty
July 1, 2024 - Present
Developed and shared health and wellness content via newsletters and social media platforms; built a supportive community focused on preventive health and holistic well-being; conducted webinars and presentations on health issues.
Medical Doctor at Cardiocare Multispecialty Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
November 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Independently interview and examine patients; formulate treatment and management plans for outpatients and ward patients; report to consultants; write consultations and referrals as needed; perform EKG and ECHO; interpret HOLTER; prepare workups for interventional cardiology procedures; educate patients; present medical topics; conduct morbidity/mortality reviews; perform clinical audits and independent/group research.
Medical Doctor at Caroline Medical Center, Abuja, Nigeria
May 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Health consultations for medical and surgical patients; diagnose and manage illnesses; formulate management plans; refer to external consultants as needed; participate in renal transplant surgeries; workups for renal transplant recipients/donors; post-transplant management; ward rounds; dialysis unit rounds; contribute to research data collection.
Volunteer at Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation, Abuja, Nigeria
December 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022
Participated in preventive medicine campaigns focusing on breast and cervical cancers; provided health education and awareness programs; conducted cancer screening services; liaised with state and national policy makers; delivered lectures at organisational and national levels.
Medical Doctor (National Youth Service Corps) at Supreme Court Medical Centre, Abuja, Nigeria
November 1, 2020 - October 31, 2021
Diagnosed illnesses; prescribed and administered treatments on an outpatient basis; referred patients to specialists and secondary health centres; provided patient-centered care and preventive health education.
House Officer at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Benue, Nigeria
January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020
Rotations in paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, surgery and medicine; conducted history taking, diagnosis, investigations and treatment planning; attended outpatients and wards; HIV clinic and family planning counseling; triaged emergencies; supervised medical students; contributed to weekly CME meetings.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD, Cum Laude) at University of Debrecen, Hungary
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2017
Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate at Bethany Christian Academy, Barkin-Ladi, Plateau, Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Hungarian Chambers of Medicine
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization