Kids' Doc in Jos

Mike Blyth, an American pediatrician living and working in Jos, Nigeria. Personal, family and professional reflections.

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Mr Mike Blyth, i am interested in getting help by you concerning the conditions of living in nigeria. i am on the way to travel and sttle there in vectoria-island lagos to start working. so i hope that you will provide me with enough information accoring to your experience. this is my Email : omartaiwan@hotmail.com. i am waiting to receive from you a message as soon as possible. thank you for your time and consideration.
by egobrain@hotmail.com on 16/01/2009 at 03:25:18

I would love to chat with you about a couple of things. My husband has been offered a job in Nigeria and I (being an RN) am concerned about what vaccinations and prophylactic meds/actions should be taken. We live in Louisiana. Please let me know what you think. Saralyn
by Saralyn on 20/02/2009 at 03:51:05

Dear Dr Blyth, I have been reading your blog with interest, and the work you are doing in Nigeria is amazing. I wondered if you would be able to answer a question for me! I am married to a Nigerian who is taking our son to Abia state this xmas 2009 to meet his family for the first time, our son will be 2 years old. I was due to go with them but have recently found out I am pregnant again and the baby will be about 2 weeks old when we go to Nigeria. I am a medical student at St Georges Hospital, London, and was wondering if I can go with the baby? I have spoken to my GP and she said no way, but I was wondering if you know of anyone who has done that, and what your opinion would be. I have found out that the baby can take prog and choloroquine but I know there is a lot of resistance to that, but I was hoping that if i am breast feeding, and the baby is kept under a mosquito net with anti malarial cream on it etc, the baby may be ok? I would be grateful for your opinion. We will be going to Uzuakoli, near Umuahia, in Abia State. I have been before but not with children. Emily
by Emily Ezeka on 02/04/2009 at 13:30:35

Your blog is very interesting and shows your amazing commitment to your community! I'm Mexican, my husband has been offered a job in Nigeria, which could be located in Jos or Zaria. I would like to know if you can orient me regarding how is the Sharia applied in those places, and how is to live there. Many Thanks, Claudia cmvernon@gmail.com
by Claudia Vernon on 13/04/2009 at 20:47:13

Good day Dr. I have a 4 year old son and a Baby girl of 8months almost. She almost died after birth due to a coccus infection causing septecemia.She was in ICU for 5 weeks, but she is fine now. And my Son has difficulties with his lungs. We will be moving to Lagos soon. Who can I trust there with my Children's health? I would really appreciate you feedback. We will be living on Victoria Island, lagos Regards Carien My email: jordaaca@eskom.co.za
by jordaaca on 28/05/2009 at 13:17:20