Dr Fikile Mabena

Is a pediatrician, infectious diseases specialist, and clinical lecturer at the

University of the Witwatersrand, based at Chris Hani Baragwanath

Academic Hospital.

A clinician-scientist deeply committed to dignified, evidence-based, and

compassionate care, she also serves as a part-time PhD student with the

Vaccines & Infectious Diseases Analytics Research Unit (Wits-VIDA).

As the current president of the Southern African Society for Paediatric

Infectious Diseases (2024–2026), Dr [Name] is a passionate advocate for

marginalised children and young people.

Beyond her professional achievements, she finds joy and balance in

raising four children with her husband and best friend. X · Instagram