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Tewhida Belshikh

Tunisian physician (1909-2010) · Tunisia · On the map · Doctors · Died at 101

Tewhida Ben Sheikh was the first modern Tunisian and North African woman to become a physician. She was also a pioneer in women's medicine, in particular contraception and abortion access.

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Country
Tunisia
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 2010 · aged 101