African Health Excellence Awards

African Health Excellence Awards We celebrate remarkable healthcare professionals in SA and organize world-class medical events.

We celebrate remarkable healthcare professionals in South Africa through our annual Health Excellent Awards and organize world-class medical events.

23/08/2026

What does two decades on the frontline of emergency medicine teach you about life, loss, resilience and the people you serve?

Behind every emergency call is a story — and behind every emergency healthcare professional is a person shaped by years of high-pressure decisions, difficult moments and unforgettable experiences.

In the next episode of Behind the Scrubs Couch, Mrs Sylvia Maseko-Mhlanga, AHEA CEO, sits down with Ms Marina Dicks, Experienced Emergency Medical Services Practitioner, for a candid conversation about her 20 years in emergency medicine and the experiences that have shaped her journey.

🎥 The full episode drops 31 August — don’t miss this powerful conversation!

🏆 Celebrate healthcare professionals who are making a difference by joining us at the African Health Excellence Awards:

[https://www.medical-events.org/event-details-registration/african-health-excellence-awards-2]

23/08/2026

What happens when your profession becomes more than a career — but a business, a passion and a path you have to build for yourself?

For many healthcare professionals, the journey doesn’t end in the consultation room. There are businesses to build, families to balance, risks to take and new paths to create.

In this episode of Behind the Scrubs Couch, Mrs Sylvia Maseko-Mhlanga, AHEA CEO, sits down with Ms Nomthandazo Sibiya, Optometrist, for a conversation about building beyond the profession, navigating business and family, and creating your own path.

🎥 The full episode drops Wednesday — don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

🏆 Celebrate healthcare professionals who are making an impact by joining us at the African Health Excellence Awards:

[https://www.medical-events.org/event-details-registration/african-health-excellence-awards-2]

The moment we’ve been waiting for is almost here! 🏆✨The African Health Excellence Awards Finalists Announcement Media La...
23/08/2026

The moment we’ve been waiting for is almost here! 🏆✨

The African Health Excellence Awards Finalists Announcement Media Launch is set to celebrate the healthcare professionals and organisations whose dedication, impact and excellence continue to shape healthcare across Africa.

📅 29 August 2026
🕕 From 18:00 SAST
📺 Live on YouTube: African Health Excellence

Join us live as we unveil the finalists who are one step closer to being recognised on one of Africa’s biggest platforms for healthcare excellence.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel, turn on your notifications and don’t miss the announcement! 🔔

21/08/2026

🚨 Not everything you hear about medicine deserves to be believed.

From social media claims to advice passed from one person to another, health misinformation can sound convincing. But when it comes to our health, how do we know what’s actually true?

In the next episode of Behind the Scrubs, Mrs Sylvia Maseko-Mhlanga sits down with Professor Werner Cordier, Pharmacologist, to unpack the stories and claims surrounding medicine, challenge misinformation and have the conversations that matter.

🎙️ The full episode drops Monday.

And while we’re talking about people making a difference in healthcare, don’t forget to celebrate excellence with us at the African Health Excellence Awards. 🏆

🎟️ Register here: [https://www.medical-events.org/event-details-registration/african-health-excellence-awards-2]

19/08/2026

Are our doctors saving lives while quietly losing themselves?

Long hours, relentless pressure and emotional exhaustion are pushing many doctors to their limits. Behind the white coat is a human being who also needs rest, support and space to recover.

In this episode of Behind the Scrubs Couch, Mrs Sylvia Maseko-Mhlanga sits down with Dr Yaseen Bismilla, Specialist Forensic Pathologist, for an important conversation about the realities facing South African doctors, the pressures that contribute to burnout, and why protecting the wellbeing of healthcare professionals matters.

🎥 The full episode drops Thursday — don’t miss this insightful conversation!

🏆 Celebrate healthcare professionals making a difference by joining us at the African Health Excellence Awards:

[https://www.medical-events.org/event-details-registration/african-health-excellence-awards-2]

19/08/2026

What if the danger women fear isn’t somewhere far away — but much closer than we think? 💭

Behind closed doors, in familiar streets and ordinary homes, lives can be lost in ways that leave the victim unable to tell us what happened. In those moments, forensic pathology becomes one of the ways the truth can still be uncovered.

In this episode of Behind the Scrubs Couch, Mrs Sylvia Maseko-Mhlanga sits down with Dr Yaseen Bismilla, Specialist Forensic Pathologist, for a fascinating conversation about his journey into forensic pathology, what really happens behind the scenes, and how the dead can reveal crucial information about what happened to them.

🎥 The full episode drops Thursday— don’t miss this insightful conversation!

🏆 Celebrate healthcare professionals making a difference by joining us at the African Health Excellence Awards:

[https://www.medical-events.org/event-details-registration/african-health-excellence-awards-2]

18/08/2026

Can wellness really change your life? 💛✨

Wellness goes beyond what we do when something is wrong — it’s also about the everyday choices, habits and approaches that shape how we feel, function and care for ourselves.

In this episode of Behind the Scrubs Couch, Mrs Sylvia Maseko-Mhlanga sits down with Dr Koketso Ramoupi, Homeopathic Practitioner and Wellness Specialist, for a conversation about her journey, her approach to wellness, and what it really means to take a more intentional approach to your wellbeing.

🎥 The full episode drops tomorrow — don’t miss this insightful conversation!

🏆 Celebrate healthcare professionals making a difference by joining us at the African Health Excellence Awards:

[https://www.medical-events.org/event-details-registration/african-health-excellence-awards-2]

17/08/2026

🧬 What if Africa’s next major HIV breakthrough is closer than we think?

The future of HIV research will depend on bold questions, local expertise and innovative thinking. Across Africa, researchers are working to understand the challenges we face and find solutions that can change lives on a global scale.

In this episode of Behind the Scrubs Couch, Mrs Sylvia Maseko-Mhlanga sits down with Dr Nompumelelo Mkhwanazi, Senior Lecturer and Health Researcher at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, to explore Africa’s role in the search for the next HIV breakthrough. They unpack the research, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of HIV prevention and treatment.

🎥 Watch the full episode here:
[https://youtu.be/YhXURBGUIsI?si=JbJKFJMTB377RUes]

🏆 Celebrate healthcare professionals, researchers and innovators making a difference at the African Health Excellence Awards.

🎟️ Join us:
[https://www.medical-events.org/event-details-registration/african-health-excellence-awards-2]

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