Growing up, Dr Zamavezi Kweyama was always passionate about people and human interaction in general. Zamavezi enjoyed the feeling that came with being able to help someone...
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Meet Ndivhuho Ramaano | Manager for Eye Health policy development and implementation at the Department of Health, South Africa
Ndivhuho Virginia Mawela-Ramaano is a 46-year-old Gauteng Department of Health manager for Eye Health policy development and implementation. After ten years of private practice as an optometrist, Ndivuho gained....
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Meet Dr Clara Chamba | Doctor at the Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania
Dr Clara Chamba, a medical doctor at the Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, works for Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania. Clara has always wanted to touch people’s lives...
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Insight: About Growing Life Farm
Thérèse Mayé Diouf Ba is setting up an NGO called “Growing Life”. Growing Life aims to fight seasonal exodus of young girls; prevent teenage pregnancy and early marriage by fighting poverty and economic dependence.
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Meet Jamila Yakubu, the woman who supports program countries to introduce new vaccines
Jamila Yakubu holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Religious Studies from the University of Iowa and a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan. A Nigerian, from Katsina state, Jamila moved...
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PAWH Mentee Spotlight: Grace Thadei Msemwa | Registered Nurse and Midwife at Mkuranga District Hospital in Tanzania
Grace Thadei Msemwa, is a Tanzanian born at Mtibwa ward, Mvomero District in Morogoro Region. She completed both her primary and secondary education at Mtibwa Primary and Secondary school. In 2012, Grace joined...
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Meet Dr Régine Okome, dermatologist at Marthenica medical centre in Gabon
Dr Régine Okome is a dermatologist at Marthenica Medical Centre in Libreville, Gabon. Okome describes herself as an active mother who fully trusts God. Her love of serving people and the joy...
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Meet Dr Maria Akani, Psychiatrist and Clinical Neuropsychologist | Managing Consultant of Renaisense in Zambia
Dr Maria Akani is a Psychiatrist and Clinical Neuropsychologist. She is the managing consultant of a practice called Renaisense located in Lusaka, Zambia. At Renaisense....
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Meet Hiwot Wubshet, Nurse and Social Worker by training, Ethiopia Country Director for Maternity Foundation
Hiwot Wubshet, an Ethiopian, graduated in General Nursing from the Salam Nurses College Diploma program in 2003 - with distinction. As a nurse, Hiwot worked for 5 years in various hospital...
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Meet Elizabeth Shoyemi, an experienced professional working for an NGO addressing sexual reproductive health and rights of vulnerable people
Elizabeth Shoyemi has over ten years of experience in the nonprofit health sector addressing the sexual reproductive health and rights needs of the marginalized and vulnerable populations..