Event Overview
WE INVITE THYROID CHAMPIONS 🦋🦋🟪🦋🦋🦋🦋
Date: Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM Prompt
Venue: 3 Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos (Beside Mama Cass Restaurant, Opp. Odyssey Hotel by Toyin Roundabout)
Fee: Free — but registration is compulsory!
👉 Register Here
In Commemoration of International Thyroid Awareness Week 2025
Thyroid Awareness Support Initiative (TASI) is proud to host a free Patient Education Seminar aimed at empowering patients through education in Sub-Saharan Africa. This seminar is part of our commitment to shed light on thyroid health and address the holistic needs of patients.
Why Patient Education Matters
1. Improved Understanding
Patients learn more about thyroid conditions, treatment options, and how to manage them.
2. Informed Decision-Making
Educated patients are empowered to make better choices about their care.
3. Support Platform
A forum for patients to ask questions, share experiences, and receive community support.
4. Enhanced Adherence
When patients understand their treatment plans, they are more likely to follow them.
5. Community Building
Patient education fosters connection and peer support through shared experiences.
Benefits of Attending the Seminar
✅ Increased Awareness
Learn about thyroid disorders, symptoms, and treatment options.
✅ Expert Insights
Hear from professionals like Dr. Bolanle Okunowo (Endocrinologist/Diabetologist, LASUTH) and Counselor Ijeoma Okoli (Professional Therapist).
✅ Empowerment Through Knowledge
Take charge of your health by understanding how to manage your condition.
✅ Improved Quality of Life
Discover strategies that can lead to better physical and mental well-being.
✅ Reducing Stigma
Break myths and promote an inclusive, supportive space for thyroid warriors.
Meet the Experts
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Amb. Iruoma Ofortube
President/Founder, Thyroid Awareness and Support Initiative (TASI) — Convener -
Dr. Bolanle Okunowo
Consultant Endocrinologist/Diabetologist, LASUTH — Guest Speaker -
Counselor Ijeoma Okoli
Professional Counselor/Therapist — Guest Speaker
Get Involved
Have you or someone you love been affected by a thyroid condition? Share your journey, insights, or tips in the comments below. Let’s support each other and raise awareness together. 🦋
🔖 Use hashtags like:#ThyroidAwarenessWeek | #WorldThyroidDay | #EmpoweringPatients | #ThyroidHealthMatters
Register Now — It’s Free!
Spaces are limited. Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with fellow thyroid champions.