Advancing Innovations in Medicine
The Volunteer Medical Corps (VMC) is a global Christian medical outreach with thousands of volunteers and chapters in 116 countries. We are committed to providing medical care, relief assistance, and sustainable healthcare solutions in regions of crisis and to communities in dire need and we have been able to impact thousands of beneficiaries in all our member nations.
Membership of the VMC is open to medical and non-medical professionals and students who have an interest in providing humanitarian aid to those in need.
The 2018 VMC Online conference took place on Saturday, 27th of October 2018 at 12 PM (GMT+1), and the theme of the conference was ‘Advancing Innovations in Medicine’ and the conference was hosted by Pastor (Dr.) Deola Phillips; Executive Director of the Volunteer Medical Corps.
Other distinguished guest speakers include:
Dr. Chris Otabor
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon and Chief Medical Director Alliance Hospital, FCT Abuja
Prof. Gbenga Silas
HIV-Cancer Outcomes Researcher, Head& Neck/ Gynecological Pathologist and Fogarty Fellow National Institute of Health, Center for Global Health Chicago, USA.
Mrs. Ikwo Oka
Community Development Expert and Social Entrepreneur, Founder and Executive Director
Centre for Community Empowerment and Sustainable Development (CESDEV)
Mrs. Sarah Zikusoka-Dako
Former United Nations Senior Official; Peace Keeping Missions
Mr. Yonas Bekele
Infrastructure Economist and Policy Analyst at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Mr. Stefan Rami
Managing Director Lead Systems GmBH, Austria