Dr EM Taban

18/07/2025

On this Nelson Mandela International Day, we are delighted to announce our partnership with the skills development project in Skirlek in the east of Pretoria. Headed by sister Ida Colombo, the project aims to train women in skills such a crochet and beadwork and has recently added soap making as an additional skill. In this blog post, sister Ida shares more about the project.

Dr EM Taban

Read the full article on our website:

https://emmanueltabanfoundation.org/comboni-missionary-presence-in-skirlek/

22/05/2025

01/05/2025

I’m truly honored to be speaking at the International Travel Medicine Conference in New Orleans on the 15th of May at 11:15 AM.

I will be sharing a 45-minute keynote on my personal journey — "The Boy Who Never Gave Up" — a story of resilience, purpose, and transformation.

Ahead of my talk, my book "The Boy Who Never Gave Up" will be available for sale and display on the 13th and 14th of May at the conference.

Grateful for this opportunity to connect with global leaders in travel and tropical medicine, and to reflect on the power of perseverance across borders and disciplines.

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27/03/2025

Please be advised that the rooms of Dr. E.M. Taban and Dr. D. Joseph will be closed from 31st March 2025 to 11th April 2025.

During this period, we will be attending an advanced training programme in Europe focused on the latest developments in pulmonary medicine. This opportunity will allow us to enhance our expertise and continue providing you with the highest standard of care.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and patience during this time, as we invest in delivering an exceptional and evolving level of service to our valued patients. For emergence, please go to casualty for assistance.

25/03/2025

Join us on Thursday with Brett van Staden talking about the Approach to Toxidromes ...

I studied at WITS, then went to Groote Schuur in Cape town for my internships. Did my Community service in Limpopo where I primarily worked in the emergency centre and family medicine.

Now I've been working at Midstream EC since 2023 and completed my DIP PEC in 2024.

Join us between 07h00 and 08h00 via Teams on Thursday morning:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQ1YzhhMWYtNjgyZi00NTQ2LTgwYWYtMjQ2ZTIyMmU0ZDAw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224c264091-ced7-454b-a39c-e2b5ccec55dd%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226ca9675d-0eb6-4bf7-b0db-281fbf971a3c%22%7d

24/03/2025

Join us on Wednesday morning with Haematologist Dr Nicole Rossum

TOPIC: CHIP happens

Nicole is a qualified Haematologist, currently working at Ampath laboratories in the department of Genetics. She has an interest in precision oncology and flow cytometry. She obtained her MMED and FcPath (Haem) at the University of the Free State in 2016. (Mom to twin girls and twin boy cats 😜).

Join us via Teams between 07h00 and 08h00:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQ1YzhhMWYtNjgyZi00NTQ2LTgwYWYtMjQ2ZTIyMmU0ZDAw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224c264091-ced7-454b-a39c-e2b5ccec55dd%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226ca9675d-0eb6-4bf7-b0db-281fbf971a3c%22%7d

18/03/2025

Our Thursday morning presentation by Dr Lara Greenstein of the South African Geriatrics Society

TOPIC: Practical approach to major neurocognitive disorder and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

Dr Greenstein obtained her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the University of the Witwatersrand. She runs the geriatric services at Helen Joseph Hospital and founded Gauteng’s first public hospital fracture liaison service. She is the vice president of the South African Geriatrics Society where she advocates for advancing geriatric teaching across the country. With a passion to enhancing care for older adults, Dr Greenstein is dedicated to educational initiatives in local forums and across Africa. She is currently supervising a number of MMED projects in geriatrics and is pursuing the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science Education to further refine her educational skills. She is the academic head of division of geriatric medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Join us between 07h00 and 08h00 on Thursday morning via Teams:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQ1YzhhMWYtNjgyZi00NTQ2LTgwYWYtMjQ2ZTIyMmU0ZDAw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224c264091-ced7-454b-a39c-e2b5ccec55dd%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226ca9675d-0eb6-4bf7-b0db-281fbf971a3c%22%7d

17/03/2025

Join us Wednesday morning with Dr Cornel Engelbrecht ...

TOPIC: APPROACH TO HYPERCALCEMIA

Dr Cornel Engelbrecht is a qualified doctor who works at Mediclinic Midstream as a Physician (Internal Medicine).

Join us via Teams between 07h00 and 08h00:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQ1YzhhMWYtNjgyZi00NTQ2LTgwYWYtMjQ2ZTIyMmU0ZDAw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224c264091-ced7-454b-a39c-e2b5ccec55dd%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226ca9675d-0eb6-4bf7-b0db-281fbf971a3c%22%7d

12/03/2025

Join us tomorrow morning with Sanet Süpra - Clinical Pharmacist

TOPIC: No good deed goes unpunished ... Medication prescribed to patients with Myasthenia gravis

Sanet completed her BPharm degree in 2007 at the North West University (NWU. She went on to complete her post graduate studies MSC Med in Clinical Pharmacy in 2016 at the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU). Sanet joined Mediclinic Midstream team in 2015 as the Clinical Pharmacist and is currently still based there. She is an active member of South African Society of Clinical pharmacist (SASOCP) and had the privilege to present 2 posters at the 2023 SASOCP conference, Sanet remains a lifelong learner with a passion to improve patient outcomes as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Join us via Teams tomorrow morning between 07h00 and 08h00:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQ1YzhhMWYtNjgyZi00NTQ2LTgwYWYtMjQ2ZTIyMmU0ZDAw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224c264091-ced7-454b-a39c-e2b5ccec55dd%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226ca9675d-0eb6-4bf7-b0db-281fbf971a3c%22%7d

10/03/2025

Sanocare Breath of Hope Wednesday morning presentation by Sarah Walters ...

TOPIC: CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Sarah Walters is an HPCSA registered genetic counsellor and medical scientist. She currently holds the position of Principal genetic counsellor at Ampath Laboratories. She has over 20 years of experience in counselling clients in various genetic conditions from prenatal, to post-natal, late onset disorders and cancers amongst others. She is also involved in lab work analysis in sequencing and array CGH. She has a particular interest in educating other healthcare professionals in Human Genetics and the intricacies of new genetic testing and their applications. She brings teaching and mentoring expertise from instructing medical students at the University of Witwatersrand. She is also currently the training co-ordinator for intern medical scientists in Genetics at the NRL Genetics laboratory. She serves as an assessor, moderator and site assessor for the HPCSA. She has also presented at many local and international conferences. She has worked extensively in both state and private with children, adults and families with cystic fibrosis. She is currently finalising her PhD.

Join us Wednesday morning via Teams between 07h00 and 08h00:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQ1YzhhMWYtNjgyZi00NTQ2LTgwYWYtMjQ2ZTIyMmU0ZDAw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224c264091-ced7-454b-a39c-e2b5ccec55dd%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226ca9675d-0eb6-4bf7-b0db-281fbf971a3c%22%7d

03/03/2025

Join us Wednesday morning with Dr Magriet du Plooy ...

TOPIC: The link between gut health, immunity and chronic diseases

Dr. Magriet du Plooy is a highly respected paediatrician with over 25 years of clinical experience. She earned her MBChB from the University of Pretoria in 1995, followed by specialized training in paediatrics, obtaining her FC Paed (SA) and MMed (Paed). She further enhanced her expertise with a Diploma in Child Health and certification from the Medical Council of Canada.

In 2004, Dr. du Plooy relocated to Canada, where she practiced as a consultant paediatrician at East Kootenay Regional Hospital and later at Red Deer Regional Hospital in Alberta. During her 18-year tenure in Canada, she developed a special interest in neurodevelopmental and gastrointestinal disorders, deepening her understanding of the intricate connection between gut health and overall well-being. She returned to South Africa permanently in November 2021 and currently practices at Midstream Mediclinic Hospital.

Recognizing the critical role of gut health in disease prevention and management, Dr. du Plooy founded CureHealth in April 2024. CureHealth offers an integrative, science-based approach to optimizing patient health through a multidisciplinary program led by a physician, functional dietician, and psychologist.
Dr. du Plooy has been recognized for academic excellence, receiving the Council of Psychiatrists of South Africa Medal in 1995 for being the top final-year medical student in psychiatry, as well as the Rhône-Poulenc Rorer Prize for outstanding achievement in psychiatry from 1993 to 1995.

Beyond her medical career, she enjoys wildlife photography, snowboarding, cycling, camping, and fishing. She also values quality time with her husband and their 8-year-old twins.

Her commitment to excellence continues to drive innovation in patient-centered care, bridging traditional medicine with functional health solutions.

Join us between 07h00 and 08h00 on Wednesday 5 March via Teams:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQ1YzhhMWYtNjgyZi00NTQ2LTgwYWYtMjQ2ZTIyMmU0ZDAw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224c264091-ced7-454b-a39c-e2b5ccec55dd%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226ca9675d-0eb6-4bf7-b0db-281fbf971a3c%22%7d