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.
Irish physical education pioneer and co-founder of the Central Remedial Clinic
South African nurse and activist
South African nurse and political activist
South African medical professional and political activist
Irish Sister of Charity and founder member of Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital
South African doctor and anti-apartheid activist
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.
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.
South African nurse