Dr Farai Shonhiwa: ‘Too much to do’
The doctor helps poor women access affordable maternity services and understands the realities of African healthcare.
Once an intern at the prime minister’s office in Zimbabwe, Dr Farai Shonhiwa is a medical doctor with a Master’s in business from Harvard.
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“There is too much that needs to be done, there is no time for hesitation.” – Dr Farai Shonhiwa, medical doctor |
Originally from Zimbabwe, now based in Johannesburg, South Africa, she has helped women in poor communities access affordable maternity services.
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She knows the realities of African healthcare delivery, in both the public and the private sectors.
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Published On 24 Jan 2013