Celebrating attaining summa cum laude Honours in Human Physiology are (from left) Ms Nqobile Mkhize, Ms Miseka Koti, Mr Sizwe Ngubo, and Ms Luyanda Mthethwa.UKZN Human Physiology students, Ms Miseka Koti, Ms Noxolo Mdlalose, Ms Nqobile Mkhize, Ms Luyanda Mthethwa and Mr Sizwe Ngubo made their family, friends and the Medical Sciences fraternity proud when they were awarded honours degrees summa cum laude.
Dr Yumna Moosa celebrates graduating with a PhD with her supervisor, Dr Emily Wong.A graduate tested more than 18 000 people for tuberculosis (TB) during her research for a PhD discovering that 82% of the cases detected in the rural KwaZulu-Natal community showed no symptoms or were “sub clinical”, despite having similar bacterial levels and lung damage as symptomatic cases.
Dr Antony Rapulana, a proud UKZN PhD in Medical Microbiology graduate.In the heart of Limpopo Province, in the modest village of Motloulela, a barefoot lad once walked to school with hopes of a better life ahead for he and his family. That youngster has grown up and is now Dr Antony Rapulana, a proud UKZN PhD in Medical Microbiology graduate … and life is indeed better!
Dr Baliwe Dlamini on the graduation stage as her name is read out by the College of Health Sciences’ Director of Professional Services, Professor Fanie Botha.Securing a doctoral degree in Nursing was a dream come true for Dr Baliwe Dlamini who says she now has a newfound belief in her capabilities and views the achievement as a stepping stone towards her aspiration of becoming a postdoctoral fellow.
PhD graduate, Dr Waleola Ige.
Dr Abebe Badacho.Growing up in Ethiopia was filled with challenges and aspirations for Dr Abebe Badacho who says he put his head down, worked hard and was proud to complete the hard haul to a doctoral degree in Public Health at UKZN.
A dream come true for Dr Nomusa Mzimela (left) with Director of Professional Services, Professor Fanie Botha.
Summa cum laude graduate, Ms Sonam Sahadeo.
HIV Pathogenesis Programme master’s graduates with supervisors and mentor; Dr Bongiwe Ndlovu, Professor Jaclyn Mann and Dr Nompumelelo Mkhwanazi. 
PhD graduate, Dr Bright Mukanga (left) and Director of Professional Services, Professor Fanie Botha.Research by a PhD graduate Dr Bright Mukanga investigated the effectiveness and cultural relevance of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in Zambian secondary schools, specifically focusing on Grade 12 adolescents in Kitwe.
Elated at graduating with a doctoral degree is Dr Aviwe Ntsethe.
Seen at the Graduation ceremony are from left: Ms Benigne Umwariwase, Ms Nosipho Dlamini and Ms Nothile Nhleko.
PhD graduate, Dr Anmol Gokul.
An elated, Mr Selwyn Gounder graduated summa cum laude.
Botswana-born, Dr Gablape Sejie, graduated with a PhD.Witnessing preventable diseases taking lives ignited a man’s determination to tackle the issue at a systemic level, leading to him securing a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health, a Master of Medical Science in Public Health, and ultimately a PhD at UKZN.
Dr Takalani Girly Nemungadi graduated with a PhD in Public Health.Dr Takalani Girly Nemungadi’s journey to earning a PhD in Public Health from UKZN is a journey of resilience, self-motivation, and a deep commitment to making a difference in the field of infectious diseases.
Summa cum laude graduates, Ms Simren Pillay (left) and Ms Nadine Parsotham.
Top Human Anatomy Honours graduate, Ms Jordan Govender.
Top Human Physiology graduate, Ms Karina Maharaj.
Dr Lingum Pillay.
Dr Enos Moyo graduated with a PhD.
Ms Kumari Naicker.
From left: Ms Phumelele Radebe, Ms Asithandile Ndlela, Ms Mayenziwe Mazamane and Ms Babalwa Mbongo.