Dr Coceka Mfundisi was one of the first black women to qualify as a neurosurgeon in South Africa, carving out her exceptional career against many odds. Photo supplied by Urban Espresso
When researching powerful women in medicine, it became clear that there are many incredible women doing incredible things in this country.
Specifically, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, the medical industry has been a critical focus around the world, and we’re experiencing a renewed appreciation for those who do their best to take care of our health.
Here we chat to Dr Coceka Mfundisi about how she carved her exceptional career against many odds.
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When researching this topic, it became clear that there was no shortage of incredible women doing incredible things in this country. Specifically amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the medical industry has been a key focus around the world, and we’re experiencing a renewed appreciation for those who do their best to take care of our health. Fedhealth’s recently launched ‘Hospital At Home’ service is one innovative way that the medical industry is adapting to serve our changing needs.
To mark International Women’s Day and celebrate women in the industry specifically, we asked some South African women to tell us who or what has inspired them to pursue their careers.
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