

Chairperson, SCOHE: Dorothy Osahon
MSA: University of Benin Medical Students’ Association (UBEMSA)
Nationality: Nigerian
Year of study: 5th Year
Email address: scohe@famsanet.org
Dorothy Osasumwen Osahon is an exceptional medical student, leader, and advocate for health and environmental sustainability. Currently a 500-level medical student in University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. She combines her passion for medicine with a commitment to global health and environmental advocacy. Dorothy has served as the Financial Secretary of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS), a National Executive Council member of the Nigerian Medical Students’ Association (NiMSA), and a liaison officer to the Commonwealth Medical Association.
Her leadership skills are further demonstrated by her involvement with the Aspire Leader Program, Rotaract Club and the Federation of African Medical Students’ Associations (FAMSA), which have honed her ability to address pressing healthcare challenges. She is a proud member of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and has also served as a CowryWise Campus Ambassador.
Beyond academics, Dorothy is a skilled makeup artist and social media strategist, known for her innovative campaigns and audience engagement. Inspired by Leaders like Nelson Mandela, Abraham Lincoln and Ben Carson, she is driven by a passion for change, excellence and making an impact on a global scale.
ABOUT SCOHE
The Chairman of SCOHE shall:
- Be responsible for the work which is carried out within FAMSA in the field of health and Environment.
- Advise the member associations on problems of health and environment.
- Maintain close liaison with other bodies conducting investigation of working in the field of health and environment.
- Be responsible for carrying out Drug Appeals to drug firms in various countries for FAMSA Health and Environment project.
- Be responsible for carrying out appeal for medical equipment to be used by member Associations that require them.
- Be responsible for contacting other international organizations in order to investigate the possibilities of obtaining active participation of medical students in the world health and environment problems.
- In the event of a national disaster resulting in a worldwide appeal for drugs and medical equipment, immediately contact the, President of FAMSA and, with his approval, circulate to all member associations information about the current commitments of SCOHE / and advise them as to which drug firms and other bodies in their countries might be approached to meet the appeal.
FAMSA SCOHE PINK PROJECT 2023
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Click here to download the second pink project video video
Click here to download a guide to breast self examination by FAMSA SCOHE.
FAMSA SCOHE KIDNEY DAY PROJECT 2022

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