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Dr. Ernest Muragijeyesu and his wife, Dr. Philisiwe, are the founders of Dr. Mura Health, a lifestyle medicine practice that focuses on prevention, treatment, and reversal of lifestyle diseases.

 

During his undergraduate medical studies, Dr. Ernest established The Great Physician Medical Missionaries (GPMM), a group advocating for the health message. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from the University of KwaZulu Natal and a postgraduate diploma in Anaesthetics (DA) from the College of Anaesthetics of South Africa.

 

Dr. Ernest is the first doctor in South Africa to be certified as a lifestyle medicine physician by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, which he obtained in Orlando, USA. He is a licensed practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Ernest also helped form the South African Lifestyle Medicine Association (SALMA) and served as its first president. He is now a member of the association. Dr. Philisiwe and Dr. Ernest are blessed with three children: Daniel (6), Lisakhanya (4), and Ziphozenkosi (18 months).

How It Started 

How It All Started

VISION

We envision a future where lifestyle-related diseases are eliminated in Africa, and every individual is empowered to lead a healthy and fulfilling life.

We see a world where health information is accessible, understandable, and actionable for all, enabling people to make informed choices about their well-being. We believe in the power of prevention and self-care, and we are committed to creating a movement that inspires and equips individuals to take charge of their health.

Together, we can create a healthier Africa where everyone has the opportunity to live a long, vibrant, and disease-free life.

MISSION

Dr. Mura Health's mission is to provide accessible, engaging, and educational content and programs that demystify health, focusing on prevention and self-care to help individuals lead healthier lives.

We believe that everyone has the potential to live a healthy and fulfilling life, and we are committed to providing the resources and support people need to achieve their health goals.

Our mission is driven by the following values:

Simplicity: We believe that health information should be easy to understand and actionable.
Compassion:We care about each and every one of our members, and we are committed to providing them with the support they need to succeed.
Inclusivity:We believe that everyone deserves access to quality health information and care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Empowerment:We believe that people have the power to take control of their own health, and we are committed to providing them with the tools and resources they need to do so.

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