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Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University to host Dr Molefi Sefularo Memorial Lecture

Members of the media are hereby invited to join the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University in partnership with the Dr. Molefi Sefularo Foundation for a memorial lecture to be delivered by Former President Kgalema Motlanthe in remembrance of Dr. Molefi Sefularo. The current Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize will be amongst the guests that will be honouring and celebrating the life of the late icon Dr Sefularo.

Dr Sefularo obtained his MBChB degree from the then Medunsa – now SMU. He was a distinguished scholar and medical practitioner who believed in the provision of quality health care services to all and was well respected in the medical and political fraternities.

At the time of his passing, he was serving as South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Health.

This year’s event is themed “Regional Health Systems Integration in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). Renowned author and analyst Professor Ibbo Mandaza from Zimbabwe is also expected to be part of the memorial lecture.

The event details are as follows:
Date: Sunday 29 November 2020
Time: 14h00
Venue: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa: New Auditorium
You can also join the proceedings online by following the below link: https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/c574c1bde9e8494d8886e39d5d90a38c

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Issued by the Marketing and Communication Department.
For more details and enquiries please contact Dr Eric Pule: Director, Marketing and Communication email: eric.pule@smu.ac.za Cell 0635035587 phone 012 521 4563
Website: www.smu.ac.za

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