By Bongi Ka Dube
The first- and second-year medical students at Eswatini Christian Medical University (EMCU) were recently equipped with invaluable perspective on modern healthcare during a medical lecture held on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, in Mbabane.
The session organised by the EMCU was delivered by Dr Amon Nkambule, a local Ermelo resident and registered Family Physician. Dr Nkambule has lived in Ermelo since 1996. Addressing aspiring doctors at the early stages of their training, Dr Nkambule emphasised the importance of adopting a patient-centred consultation model in family medicine.
Rooted in humble beginnings, having been born in the farming areas of Mjindini near Barberton, qualified as a medical doctor in 1991, his journey eventually led him to Mayflower in 1995, before settling in Ermelo in 1996, where he has since built his family and career and continues to serve the communities of Gert Sibande District to this date.
Driven by a deep passion for helping people get well, Dr Nkambule’s approach to healthcare reflects both his personal journey and his commitment to community well-being. His lecture highlighted a shift from the traditional disease-focused approach to one that recognises the patient as a whole person, thereby taking the posture of a people’s servant. He...
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