Specialist Medical Services and Success Stories in Women’s Medicine: Dr. Ayanda Mini and Dr. Esther

Dr Ayanda Mini is a qualified and registered specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist. Dr Mini matriculated from Kingsridge High School for Girls in 2002. She pursued her undergraduate medical degree and obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) from the reputable University of Pretoria in 2008. Dr Mini completed her internship at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in 2010.

Education and Specialized Training

Dr Mini enrolled for training as a specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist at the University of Pretoria in 2016. She completed her Masters in Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) and was admitted as a fellow at the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2020. She also obtained further experience in the medical field during her time as a medical officer in the Obstetric and Gynaecology unit in Mamelodi Hospital and practiced as a medical practitioner under the National Health Insurance.

Career Highlights and Professional Philosophy

A highlight of her career has been the opportunity to be the resident Obstetrician and Gynecologist of the My Pregnancy Journey App. This is a smart phone app designed for expectant mothers and fathers. The work she did on this App has earned her a South African Medical Association Award in 2019 for: Young colleague award for exceptional contribution to the profession.

Dr Mini has been described as dedicated, compassionate and passionate about women’s health. She believes in providing the highest quality of care to her patients, using evidence-based medical guidelines. We are available to our patients through a fast-tracked referral system to give peace of mind to them and provide a high-level service with all women’s health issues.

Clinical Practice Information

Her practice is situated in the capital city of South Africa at Louis Pasteur Private Hospital, 11th floor, Room 1122. 374 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, 0002. Below is the schedule of working hours for the facility:

• Monday: 8AM – 4PM
• Tuesday: 8AM – 4PM
• Wednesday: 8AM – 4PM
• Thursday: 8AM – 4PM
• Friday: 8AM – 4PM
• Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
• Public Holidays: CLOSED

Women in Medicine: A Success Story of a Young Female Doctor in Kenya

This is a success story that MedTreks & HopeCore couldn’t wait to share. Meet Dr. Esther, HopeCore’s first Physician! This past August, HopeCore hired their first medical doctor to join the public health team in Chogoria, Kenya. We were thrilled and honored to hire Dr. Esther, a young, vibrant female physician who was obviously the strongest candidate with her passion, confidence, and determination to give back to the community she grew up in.

Dr. Esther is the daughter of one of the original 12 women who received a loan from HopeCore back in 2001. Dr. Phil Rasori states that this is an example of a full HopeCore success cycle, where one village woman received help from HopeCore and now her daughter is returning to help HopeCore provide healthcare to the communities that we serve. 20 years later our program is reaping the benefits of the seeds that we have sown.

Dr. Esther shares her story growing up in Chogoria: “I have loved and enjoyed helping others from an early age. This is one of the reasons I decided to pursue a medical career. As young as I was, I understood that he had come back from the United States and was helping the community. I applied for the position hoping to get a chance to do what I love, at the same time give back to a community I call home.”