EKASINOMICS – Dr. Mabitje Rampedi and the transformation of Township Healthcare.

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n this conversation on KayaBiz, we are joined in studio by Dr. Mabitje “Jacky” Rampedi, founder of the Phelang Bonolo Healthcare (PBH) Group, for an insightful conversation on building sustainable and inclusive healthcare systems in underserved communities.

Dr. Rampedi shares the remarkable journey behind the establishment of Botshilu Private Hospital in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria - a 100-bed, black-owned medical facility named in honor of his mother. From launching his first private practice in a small house to leading a growing network of healthcare facilities across South Africa, his story is one of resilience, vision, and deep commitment to public service.

4 Jun 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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