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This week, we reside collectively Djok Ogunyiyiis a nurse who advocates and advises folks on well being and medical associated points in Yoruba. She provides us a rundown of her journey and her favourite moments since beginning Noosi TiwanTiwa.
Hey de Jock. Are you OK?
I am doing nice. Thanks!
What elements of your childhood have influenced who you’re as we speak?
As they are saying, philanthropy begins at dwelling, and the values my dad and mom and siblings taught me as a toddler have performed a big function in who I’m as we speak.
Good to know. Are you able to share a few of your early experiences in your nursing profession?
I might say I’m nonetheless within the early levels of my nursing profession. It has been an attention-grabbing journey thus far. I sail with an open thoughts to study and try to be a change-maker in nursing.
What’s a second because you began that made you’re feeling such as you had been doing the appropriate factor in “evangelizing” Yoruba medication?
Typically, my listeners take it upon themselves to inform me how well timed the knowledge is and the way they’re making use of what they realized and informing others. That is superb.
What are the widespread well being or medical misconceptions amongst Nigerians?
Some folks say that psychological sickness is psychological sickness.
It isn’t?
Medically.
What medical recommendation are you able to give to somebody you have got by no means met or are assembly for the primary time?
Psychological well being is holistic well being. In case your psychological well being is poor, you received’t have the ability to perform in any side of your life. Nothing is value sacrificing your psychological well being. Shield your psychological well being.
What does a typical day in your life seem like? , what do you do from morning to nighttime?
Get up, do private devotions, do chores, eat breakfast, and go to work. Then after get off work, I work on different duties. (If I work the morning shift, it is a typical day for me).
What’s an unconventional concept in regards to the world that you just assume folks received’t agree with?
Life shouldn’t be a mattress of roses. No ache, no acquire.
We agree. How would you describe your self in three phrases?
God fearing, pleasant and teachable.
What’s the one factor in your every day life that brings you pleasure?
I’m cherished at dwelling.
Nothing is extra essential than the love they’ve for you at dwelling
Precisely.
Thanks for taking part in “Dwelling with…”
Thanks for having me.
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Many due to Dejoke Ogunbiyi for having this dialog with us and answering all our questions, and we should add, in a short time too.
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