ChildSafe South Africa is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Sithombo Maqungo to the board. Professor Maqungo is a distinguished figure in orthopaedic trauma surgery, renowned for his expertise in trauma care and injury prevention. With an impressive array of qualifications and a wealth of experience, he has dedicated his career to advancing orthopaedic trauma surgery on both local and global scales.
Professor Maqungo completed his medical degree, MBChB, at the then University of Natal before pursuing further specialization in orthopaedic surgery. He attained his FC Ortho (SA) and MMed degrees at the University of Cape Town. He has also completed Trauma Fellowships at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, USA, and Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, further enriching his expertise and global perspective in orthopaedic trauma care. He was a Visiting Clinician at the Royal London Hospital in the UK. Whereafter, he pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education, where he honed his abilities as both a practitioner and educator.
Currently, Professor Maqungo serves as the Head of the Orthopaedic Trauma Service at Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town. He also holds the position of Clinical Lead for Trauma Care and Injury Prevention within the Division of Global Surgery at UCT, reflecting his commitment to addressing public health challenges.
Professor Maqungo has played pivotal roles in various organizations, including serving as the current President of the Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care Foundation (OTC) South Africa Chapter and as Past President of the South African Orthopaedic Trauma Society. He is also a Board member of advocacy organisations GunFree South Africa and now ChildSafe South Africa.
Professor Maqungo’s expertise and dedication will significantly contribute to our mission of reducing and preventing childhood injuries. Please join us in welcoming Professor Sithombo Maqungo to the ChildSafe family!