What happens when a young doctor turns her own near-death pregnancy experience into a mission to save thousands of lives?

In this episode of D2AFRICA Stories, Dr. Gwanyama Noella shares her extraordinary journey, from facing the harsh realities of maternal health in Cameroon to becoming a Mandela Washington Fellow and a recognized voice for women’s health across Africa.

Noella opens up about the moment that changed everything for her: realizing how fragile the line is between survival and tragedy for mothers and newborns. Instead of letting that fear break her, she transformed it into fuel to build Talk Pregnancy with Dr. Noella, an initiative that has reached women in hospitals, communities, and even the most remote villages.

We dive into her fight against maternal and neonatal mortality, the challenges of starting an NGO with no resources, and how she leveraged mentorship, social media, and sheer determination to create impact.

This is not just a story about medicine, it’s about courage, resilience, and the power of one woman to turn pain into purpose.

Tune in to be inspired, challenged, and reminded that leadership often begins with a personal story.