Dr. Osita Okonkwo

Country Director #NutritionINTL /Hubert Humphrey Fellow/Medical Doctor/Change Advocate/Humanitarian/Philantropist/UN Peace Ambassador

[Dr. Osita Okonkwo @ositasnr]

ATTENTION: Nutrition Champions Around the World is in 1st place to win an Anthem Community Voice Award! 👏 Rally the troops to celebrate now!: https://t.co/ESu6ctTpjb #AnthemAwards

[Nutrition International @NutritionIntl]

How can children be best prepared for school?

#Nutrition and #education go hand in hand. Children can have a brighter future if proper nutrition and healthy habits are established in this critical growth period.

@NutritionIntl board member, His Excellency @jmkikwete speaks on the impact that can be made through combining health, nutrition and education.

Learn more:

https://t.co/hOLrUURGqu

[Nutrition International @NutritionIntl]

How do you talk about #nutrition?

Nutrition isn’t just about food. It is about governments, communities and teamwork.

We work to deliver the greatest nutritional impact at the lowest cost, whether conducting cutting-edge research, influencing policy, improving delivery, or integrating nutrition into new platforms.

Our CEO, @JoelCSpicer, discusses how we can strengthen the conversation on nutrition through multisectoral integration.

Learn more:

https://t.co/H40PxLHzIe

[Nutrition International @NutritionIntl]

A key takeaway from the fireside chat with @HonAhmedHussen:

"We can increase our impact if we partner up more tightly and bring together private sector and philanthropy."

#InternationalDevelopment #Africa

[Joel Spicer @JoelCSpicer]

Thank you DG Fahad Al-Sulaiti @qatar_fund for the excellent discussion on global health, education, and #nutrition. We @NutritionIntl are excited to partner with you!

[Qatar Fund For Development صندوق قطر للتنمية @qatar_fund]

Mr. Fahad Al-Sulaiti, Director General, met with Mr. Joel Spicer, President and CEO of Nutrition International, along with the accompanying senior delegation. During the meeting, they discussed areas of mutual interest and explored strategic approaches to combating malnutrition.

[Gatefield Impact @GatefieldImpact]

Join our panelists as they explore the state of play on NCDs across Africa and how socioeconomic factors contribute to their prevalence and impact.

Date: October 22nd - 23rd
Location: Fraser Suites, Abuja Register: https://t.co/sN5FM2QO1V

#GatefieldHealthSummit
#Beyond65

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Happening now: Virtual panelists - Dr Osita Okonkwo @ositasnr , Bintou Camara - Africa Program Regional Director Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids and Professor Barry Popkin join the panel discussion on The Obesity Pandemic: State of Play on NCDs.

[Otutubuike Chukwudi (PsyD.) @BillionOte]

A rich panel session with- Dr Osita Okonkwo @ositasnr , Bintou Camara - Africa Program Regional Director Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids on the panel discussion; The Obesity Pandemic: State of Play on NCDs.

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@Fallyhamu @MedicaidcfP @DrZSB @MakanjuolaMoji @TundeIrukera @KristinSperkova @eadewunmi @shirley_ewang @omeibongos @mcjafferson In-person panelist - Dr Adamu Alhassan.

Virtual panelists - Dr Osita Okonkwo @ositasnr , Bintou Camara - Africa Program Regional Director Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids join the panel discussion on ‘The Obesity Pandemic: State of Play on NCDs.’

#GatefieldHealthSummit

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Virtual panelists - Professor Barry Popkin, Dr Osita Okonkwo @ositasnr, and Bintou Camara joined our in-person panelist, Dr Adamu Alhassan @President_NCS, on the panel discussion — The Obesity Pandemic: State of Play on NCDs.

[TalkHealth9ja @talkhealth9ja]

Happening now: Virtual panelists - Dr Osita Okonkwo @ositasnr , Bintou Camara - Africa Program Regional Director Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids join the panel discussion on The Obesity Pandemic: State of Play on NCDs.
#GatefieldHealthSummit #Beyond65

[Project PINK BLUE @projectpinkblue]

#GatefieldHealthSummit
Panelist Osita Okonkwo @ositasnr, Bintou Camara, Dr. Adamu @President_NCS took the stage to discuss on The Obesity Pandemic: State of Play on NCDs, discussing on the silent epidemic - NCD Moderated by Omei Bongos @omeibongos
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@GatefieldImpact

[Dr. Osita Okonkwo @ositasnr]

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[Nutrition International @NutritionIntl]

Looking forward to #2024WBWNg on Closing the Gap, Breastfeeding Support for All. Learn more from 1st- 7th August 2024 and even beyond. Please follow the hashtags #WBW2024​ #WABA ​#breastfeeding​​ #worldbreastfeedingweek2024 ​@fmohnigeria
@HPDgov, @NphcdaNG, @FctPhcb, @CS_SUNN, @ACF_Nigeria, @NafdacAgency, @HSDF_NG, @BANigeria, @Plan_Nigeria, @USAIDNigeria, @NCN_OfficialNG, @alikodangotefdn, @HelenKellerNG, @wellbeingafrica, @vitaminangels, @PlanningNG, @fmwrsnigeria, @UNICEF_Nigeria, @TheWaaph, @FHI360Inside_NG

[Nutrition International @NutritionIntl]

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek2024 is around the corner! Let's join hands to close the gap and promote breastfeeding support for all. Learn more from 1st-7th August and beyond #WBW2024 #WABA #breastfeeding @fmohnigeria
@HPDgov @NphcdaNG @FctPhcb @CS_SUNN @ACF_Nigeria @NafdacAgency @HSDF_NG @BANigeria
@Plan_Nigeria @USAIDNigeria @NCN_OfficialNG
@alikodangotefdn @HelenKellerNG @wellbeingafrica
@vitaminangels @PlanningNG @fmwrsnigeria @UNICEF_Nigeria @TheWaaph @FHI360Insi

[Nutrition International @NutritionIntl]

Join #Nigeria in celebrating the incredible journey of breastfeeding during the #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2024. Stay tuned to learn more from 1st-7th August 2024 and even beyond. Follow #2024WBWNg #WBW2024 #WABA #breastfeeding #NigeriaBreastfeedingRecord #StopWaterInFirst6Months @fmohnigeria
@HPDgov @NphcdaNG @FctPhcb @CS_SUNN
@ACF_Nigeria @NafdacAgency @HSDF_NG @BANigeria
@Plan_Nigeria @USAIDNigeria @NCN_OfficialNG @alikodangotefdn @HelenKellerNG @wellbeingafrica
@vitaminangels @PlanningNG @fmwrsnigeria
@UNICEF_Nigeria @TheWaaph @FHI360Insi

[Nutrition International @NutritionIntl]

.@ositasnr, Country Director @NutritionIntl #Nigeria, presented to the National Legislative Network for Nutrition and Food Security on the costs of not investing in malnutrition prevention #NutritionCantWait #NutritionNow

[Dr. Osita Okonkwo @ositasnr]

@idris_basi @NutritionIntl @osita Thank you Idris. I appreciate.

[Nutrition International @NutritionIntl]

.@NutritionIntl #Nigeria hosted a Female Orientation Meeting with 18 women in #JigawaState focused on raising awareness about ANC visits, IFA uptake, benefits of nutritious diets with local foods promoting key hygienic practices and empowering women for healthier communities @ositasnr