Primrose Magala

Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner
Moorfields Eye Hospital
Uganda Nurses & Midwives Association UK and International Nurses & Midwives Association-INMA-FELLOW 2022

[Ben Simms @bensimms65]

“Our hope carries on because the community of partnerships in the UK & around the world will not forget them.” My wonderful @THETlinks colleague talking at this very impressive @NottFoundation event reflecting on the support being given to health professionals in #Myanmar .

[Ben Simms @bensimms65]

A timely reminder that health security is global. As #Ebola takes hold in the DRC, @BeccyCooper4Lab asks an important question: what role are we playing, to strengthen #GlobalHealth systems that protect people in the UK and around the world?
#HealthPartnerships #GlobalNHS #UHC

[Ben Simms @bensimms65]

Everyone wants to be "honest about migration." So let's be honest about migration.

1 in 5 #NHS staff report non-British nationality. Diagnosing illness, delivering babies & saving UK tax payer £14 billion in training costs. #globalNHS

👇 from @THETlinks:
https://t.co/Fvjgu8fld4

[University of KwaZulu-Natal @UKZN]

Graduate’s Emotional Moment Captures Hearts

Twenty-four-year-old Nokuthula Dlamini, an only child raised by a single mother who works as an informal trader, was overcome with emotions as she graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) this week with a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology.

Video and images of an emotional Nokuthula embracing her mother, Lindiwe Dlamini, during the ceremony soon went viral on social media, prompting public offers of support, including clothes and photoshoots.

She had attended graduation without a new dress as she could not afford one.
“I did not want to trouble my mother because I knew the dire situation at home, so I decided to go with the clothes I had. What was important for me was just to be present at graduation because I thought this might be the last one for me,” said Dlamini.

Dlamini, who is from Pietermaritzburg, said she was filled with mixed emotions during the ceremony as she recalled the struggles she faced during her studies and in the lead-up to her graduation.

She said the tears were for how grateful she is to finally make it, the support she received, and the happiness of making her mother proud.

Her financial struggles made the journey to success a lot more challenging. She thanked her lecturer, Dr Siphamandla Sithelo, who secured accommodation for her for the year, and she said her roommate, Ms Khethukuthula Khoza, assisted with food and anything else she needed. She also thanked her supervisor for encouraging her to attend counselling.

After trending on social media, people have reached out to Dlamini with various gestures. “I am so grateful to everyone who has reached out. I wish I could shout to the world to thank each and every one of them. I feel God has answered all my prayers and worries. Thank you to everyone,” said Dlamini.

She encouraged other students facing financial struggles or challenges to never let those struggles deter them from following their dreams. “Don’t give up, go out and finish what you started,” said Dlamini.

[Primrose Magala @Primrosemagala]

@bensimms65 @JamesPagetNHS Thank you for sharing, Ben. Praying for your dearest Dad's smooth and speedy recovery. Sending love and prayers for your entire family.

[Primrose Magala @Primrosemagala]

@bensimms65 @dailytelegraph @APPGGlobHealth Thank you @BenSimms and @dailyTelegraph
Indeed, if a nation's Centers of Excellence are maintained by the assistance and knowledge of other nations (LMICs), the weak health systems from which those healthcare professionals originate should be strengthened. It's fair & ethical.

[Primrose Magala @Primrosemagala]

https://t.co/m79AfRA0ZT

[Primrose Magala @Primrosemagala]

@bensimms65 @BeccyCooper4Lab Absolutely, Ben. At the frontline, we are witnessing the changes emerging as a result of the financial cuts. Unless policymakers and decision makers invest in the  most important thing that matters to everyone on the planet, quality healthcare & preparedness, we are doomed.

[Ubora Foundation Africa @UboraAfrica]

📢 Join us at the Eye Health Africa Fundraiser!
🗓 27th Sept 2025 | ⏰ 13:00–16:00 BST
📍 Uganda House, Trafalgar Sq, London
🎯 Theme: Driving Impact through Global Partnerships
📨 Submit: [email protected]
📩 Info: [email protected]
#VisionForAll

[Primrose Magala @Primrosemagala]

@Asasira_Ignatiu Beautiful, Dr Ignatius.

[Primrose Magala @Primrosemagala]

@rbleiker So sorry for your loss, Roland. I cannot imagine your pain. She will always be with you in spirit. May her soul rest in eternal peace. 💛 💕

[Primrose Magala @Primrosemagala]

@rkalyes1 @DrOribaDan @NiravValand30 @Asadthegeek @eddympuuga @Makerere_Medics @aruaclinic @CelestinoGutirr @ChefKarim02 @muhangironald10 @dr_RaymondM @damshae87 @TPPerspectiv @DennisPhd1 Ocular Migraine?
Hypoglycaemia?

[Primrose Magala @Primrosemagala]

@bensimms65 🎊 Congratulations on the new name, Ben and team. Now you need that important 'funding' so you can do more of what you are doing so brilliantly.

'Global Health Partnerships' is a benchmarking model for achieving universal health coverage (UHC).

[Ben Simms @bensimms65]

It's official: 'Global health charity changes name and merges with Welsh organisation'.

Now back to the day job: to help build #QualityUHC for everyone, everywhere, through #HealthPartnerships.

https://t.co/xCr1KZPQNB

[Primrose Magala @Primrosemagala]

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[Primrose Magala @Primrosemagala]

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[Primrose Magala @Primrosemagala]

@THETlinks @ShebaGitta Tickets booked!
We cannot wait to hear and learn from Dr Sheba Gitta, THET Uganda Country Director and an amazing Global Health expert and inspirational leader.

#Global Health Partnerships are a benchmarking model for health and economic development

[Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET) @THETlinks]

THET's Uganda Country Director, Dr @shebagitta, would like to invite you to THET's 2024 Annual Conference on 6 and 7 Nov!

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/KKC6UR8DtA

#GlobalHealth #THETConf24 #THETConf #VirtualConference #HealthPartnerships

[Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET) @THETlinks]

🌍 Watch our CEO, @bensimms65, invite you to #THETconf2024, focusing on ‘Strengthening Collective Action on Global Health!’

📅 Nov 6-7 | Join global leaders to discuss #SDGs, #AMR, and more! Don’t miss out—get your ticket now! 🎟️ https://t.co/SLK2zdlkyB

[Primrose Magala @Primrosemagala]

What would you ask the next Secretary-General of the Commonwealth?

The Secretary-General ensures the Commonwealth stays true to its values and continues to be a force for positive change.

I submitted a question via @commonwealthorg. So should you:
https://t.co/UeMZeCvDiX