The Eastern Cape Department of Health has appointed seasoned administrator and medical doctor, Rolene Wagner as the new Superintendent-General, effective from August 1 2021.
Dr Wagner comes with a wealth of experience as she led Frere Hospital with distinction for years as its CEO before taking up a position as Deputy Director General: Hospitals and Clinical Support Management Services.
Prof Uta LehmannWe are delighted and extremely proud to hear that one of the SOPH’s alumni and the recipient of the 2017 Jakes Gerwel Award in Public Health, Dr Rolene Wagner, has been appointed as the new Superintendent-General (Head of Department) in the Eastern Cape Department of Health. We want to extend our congratulations and wish her all the best for the big task ahead of her.
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