Lungile Gamede

Lungile Gamede is a skilled nurse-midwife based in Johannesburg, with extensive experience in primary healthcare clinic nursing. Her dedication to the well-being of families, particularly during the crucial “first 1000 days of life” and maternal mental health, exemplifies her deep commitment to fostering a healthier nation. Through her work with the Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP), Lungile has actively contributed to a range of projects, encompassing community participation and enhancing rural health human resources. Furthermore, she has established an organisation that specifically addresses the needs of pregnant teenage mothers in Soweto schools, effectively bridging the gaps between the community and healthcare services. Lungile’s activism involves successfully navigating teamwork challenges within the healthcare sector by engaging a diverse range of stakeholders and advocating for the implementation of an “Interdisciplinary Imbizo” model at the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital. Her approach emphasizes addressing the underlying causes and ensuring equitable access to healthcare, regardless of socioeconomic status. Her collaborations with organisations such as Advancing Children for Success and Flourish, coupled with her work at RHAP and the Interdisciplinary Imbizo, underscore her unwavering commitment to driving social change within the healthcare system.