Nigeria’s medical community has united in celebration of the remarkable achievements of Dr Mariam Shiru-Yunusa, following her historic election as the first female President-elect of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH).
Shiru-Yunusa, from the renowned Eletu family in Ilorin, also garnered five prestigious awards in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, solidifying her reputation as one of the country’s brightest medical minds.
A 2014 graduate of the University of Ilorin, she finished as the overall best student in her MBBS class, with multiple distinctions, including Best Graduating Student in Surgery and Neuropsychiatry, as well as a University Scholar award.
“Excellence has always been my driving force, not just for myself but for the women and children whose lives I hope to impact through medicine,” she said.
Her passion for improving maternal and child health inspired her specialisation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Over the years, she has become a committed advocate for reducing maternal and infant mortality caused by preventable complications.
Beyond Nigeria, Shiru-Yunusa contributes to global research on preterm birth prevention through her membership in the Preterm Birth International Collaborative (PREBIC).
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