I have only two main challenges in my work: my age and my gender. Tell us about yourself (what do you do in health, fun fact about you, etc.) My name is Dr. (Mrs.) Mary Eyram Ashinyo, a physician by profession with over ten (10) years working experience specialized...
We grew up hearing from the old Pedi women that “Mmago ngwana o swara thipa ka bogaleng” which is a Sepedi idiom which is loosely translated as ” Mothers are said to hold the knife on its sharp side”. Tell us about yourself, what do you do in health? I am a...
Some of the important lessons I have learnt are that you have to be strong hearted, resilient and confident to face difficult circumstances. I realized that with a strong resolve, you can withstand many challenges Tell us about yourself, what do you do in health? My name is Eva Mwai, working as the Regional Director,...
I am proud that I am a nurse and lactation consultant. When I started my training, I once heard a seasoned colleague say that ‘wherever you may go, whatever you may do, once you are a nurse, you are always a nurse’. Tell us about yourself, what do you do in...
I am proud of the woman I have become, a medical doctor. Because of this, it makes me happy that I am able to help so many people from different walks of life. I am also proud that I did not allow circumstances define my goals and aspirations. I am proud to be a changemaker...
Dila Makgai is a medical advisor for a large multinational pharmaceutical (generic/bio-pharma) company. She facilitates scientific and medical dialogue, presents scientific and medical information, before large and small audience..
Dr. Pascalina Chanda-Kapata is a researcher and public health specialist with 18 years of public health experience and more than 50 scientific publications in peer reviewed journals. She has experience in malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, infectious disease surveillance, M&E, research, capacity building and international development programming across Southern Africa. In her early career, Pascalina worked for...
I knew very early on that I would like to serve causes greater than my little self, to bring better being to the most vulnerable, while having a strong taste for leadership. On the other hand, the difficulty has...
Dr Michelle DOMLAN is a general Practitioner in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. She has over three years experience working in a medical clinic setting in Ouagadougou. Currently, and since January 2018,..
Njambi Njuguna is a medical doctor with over 10 years’ experience in public health. She holds two postgraduate degrees – a Master of Science in public health (MSc. Public Health) and a Master of Public...
