Mpilo Hospital Acting CEO Remembers His Roots And Narrates Part Of His Rags To Riches Story

Mpilo Hospital CEO Dr Solwayo Ngwenya while speaking to the Chronicle took ht time to remember his roots and he said he never thought one day he would be a celebrated obstetrician.

Dr Ngwenya said:

This is a monumental achievement for a herdboy like me who comes from a humble beginning. Judging from my background, I never thought I would reach this far and I am humbled by the support which has been rendered to me and the family.

Being an academic, businessman, lecturer and a family man is one of the most difficult things to do as it requires a lot of effort to balance things. My values and tradition have contributed a lot to my growth as a human being.

Dr Ngwenya who is a medical doctor besides being the hospital CEO is also:

1. A Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Science and Technology (NUST)
2. An entrepreneur who runs his own institution, which he built from scratch Royal Women’s Hospital
3. A fellow at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in the UK

Dr Nywenya was appointed acting CEO of the Hospital during the government’s public hospitals’ restructuring exercise.

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