Endoscopy Education

Dr Rubushe-Ngwenya completed her MBBCH at WITS and undertook her Obstetrics and Gynaecology training at CHBAH where she now works as a consultant at HA with a special interest in reproductive medicine. In her time at CHBAH she has established an infertility and endocrine clinic to assist women combatting infertility. Recently she has also established an office hysteroscope clinic that has been instrumental in reducing theatre load and decongesting the backlog of patients in the OBGYN department. Dr Rubushe-Ngwenya has a special interest in endoscopic surgery and is currently the president of the WITS Gynae Endoscopy Training Unit. The unit has been pivotal in improving the laparoscopic skills of Gynaecologists by hosting skills workshops and developing an associated curriculum. Finally, she thoroughly enjoys reading and is immensely passionate about teaching. It is this thirst for knowledge coupled with her desire to pass it on to others that has led to much of Dr Rubushe-Ngwenya's success.

Dr Sylvain Kalonji graduated from medical school with an MBChB from the University of Kinshasa in 2006 and obtained his Diploma in Obstetrics through the College of Medicine of South Africa in 2012. After this, he completed further training and received an Essential Steps in Managing Obstetrical Emergencies (ESMOE) certificate in 2013. Shortly after receiving his Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the University of Witwatersrand, Dr Kalonji became a Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology through the College of Medicine of South Africa from 2021. That same year, Dr Kalonji also obtained his certificate in laparoscopy through the GESEA (the Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgical Education and Assessment programme) organised by the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy hence his high interest in this field.

Lesego is an HIV Clinician with over 18 years experience implementing public health interventions. He is the Technical Advisor TB and HIV for Gauteng Department of Health, seconded by Anova Health Institute. He has particular interest in advanced HIV care, HIV prevention, Adolescents and Youth programs. He completed post graduate studies in HIV management and Tropical Medicine. He has a passion for training, clinical mentorship and quality improvement. He is an entrepreneur who enjoys mentoring health professionals with a shared goal to improve healthcare quality and patient safety through innovation and entrepreneurship. He has founded a number of institutions including Mbombela Women’s Clinic, AQuaH Training School, Clinical Care Platform, Medical Events, Youth and Business Accelerator which are initiatives of Dr Mawela Health Solutions.