UKZN Legends Conversations: Dr Mathume Josepth ‘Joe’ Phahla , Professor Ephraim Thibedi Mokgokong, Prof. Saraladevi Naicker

The University of KwaZulu-Natal School of Clinical Medicine is hosting a series of conversations to honour the institution's  Alumni legends in Medicine under the leadership of Professor Ncoza Dlova, dean and head of the school.Dr Mathume Josepth ‘Joe’ Phahla  trained as a medical doctor at the then University of Nata and has been the  Minister of Health of South Africa since August 2021. He was formerly the Deputy Minister of Health from May 2014 to August 2021. He had been a deputy minister since May 2009. Professor Ephraim Thibedi Mokgokong has made a massive contribution to the development of the medical field in South Africa.  As the first black gynaecologist to qualify and practise in South Africa, his first post was at KwaZulu-Natal’s King Edward Hospital, which at the time boasted the largest obstetrics unit in the entire Southern Hemisphere. He was part of the team that established the Medical University of Southern African (Medunsa, now known as the Sefako Makgatho Health Services University) in Ga-Rankuwa in January 1978. Professor Mokgokong recently received the prestigious Order of the Baobab for his excellent contribution to medical sciences in South Africa and his dedication to providing gynaecological services to disadvantaged women in rural areas. He was awarded National Orders at an investiture ceremony in April 2023.Prof. Saraladevi Naicker is Emeritus Professor in Nephrology at the University of the Witwatersrand. She has mentored a large number of postgraduate students, hosted postgraduate trainees in Internal Medicine and Nephrology (both national and international), and supervised approximately 50 students at Masters and PhD levels. She has participated in numerous national and international conferences, including the world congresses of nephrology, and has published 17 book chapters and over 200 publications, with 190 of those being in peer-reviewed journals. View the interview video here.Read more about the guests here.Technical Editing: Sibusiso ‘Dust’ NkosiStudio: United Rhythms Recording StudiosHost: Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie The Podcast: Camera: Mluleki Dlamini & Siyabonga MeyiwaSound: Sibusiso 'Dust' Nkosi Editing: Mluleki Dlamini Co-ordinator: Phumelele Khambule Host: Nongcebo Vukile McKenzieContact: [email protected] episodes on YouTube : Link ➡️ https://youtube.com/@nvmckenzie?si=y8ZcaOQ0yYqjGhA8Disclaimer: Some content may include sensitive topics and discussions, listener discretion is advised. The intention is not to offend but to provide information. Proceed only if you are comfortable with potentially sensitive topics. The content on this podcast does not constitute financial, legal, medical, or any other professional advice. Users should consult with the relevant professionals for specific advice related to their situation.The Podcast is not responsible and cannot be held liable for any damages resulting from reliance on the content provided through the channel's content. All content is provided without warranty.