Margaret Mary Nolan
Irish obstetric surgeon, gynaecologist and missionary nun
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Dora Nginza
Sister Dora Nginza was affectionately known as the “Mother of New Brighton” as a result of her commitment to helping the sick and downtrodden and adopting homeless children. She laid the foundation of health services in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Kathleen O’Rourke
Irish physical education pioneer and co-founder of the Central Remedial Clinic
Victoria Mxenge
South African nurse and activist
Cecilia Makiwane
South African nurse and political activist
Violet Sarah Matlou
South African medical professional and political activist
Catherine Cummins
Irish Sister of Charity and founder member of Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital
Zainab Asvat
South African doctor and anti-apartheid activist
María Teresa Ferrari
Argentine educator, physician, and women’s rights activist María Teresa Ferrari was the first woman to become a university professor in Latin America. She also did groundbreaking research advancing women’s health.
Dr Grace Perry
Australian physician and poet Grace Amelia Perry earned her medical degree at the University of Sydney in 1951, then established a home-based medical practice at Five Dock.