Salome Maswime
South African clinician and health expert · South Africa · On the map · Doctors
Salome Maswime is a South African clinician and global health expert. She is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and the Head of Global Surgery at the University of Cape Town.
Salome Maswime is read about 3 times a day, in 8 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 8 October 2026
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About this person
She advocates for women's health rights, equity in surgical and maternal care, and providing adequate health services to remote and underserved populations. She advises and consults for many institutions, including the World Health Organization. In 2017, she was honored with the Trailblazer and Young Achiever Award. She is a member of the Academy of Science of South Africa.