Making Health Simple, Local, and Human.
Bridging medicine and community, one conversation at a time.
About
I am Dr Lethukwenama Letsoalo, a medical doctor, Chevening Scholar, and one of South Africa’s leading bilingual health communicators. My work bridges medicine, public health, and digital communication, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health, non-communicable diseases, and health promotion.
Born and raised in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, I saw firsthand how health inequalities shape underserved communities. That experience drives my commitment to giving young people and underserved populations accurate, relatable health information in a language they understand.
I hold an MBChB from Stellenbosch University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health from the University of Pretoria, and a Master of Science in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, completed as a Chevening Scholar.
Since 2021, I’ve created health content in isiZulu and English, growing a community of over 800,000 followers and reaching millions of South Africans each month. I am the founder of Thrive Health Services, a telehealth practice where you consult a doctor online, and a Digital Opinion Leader in public health.
Today I combine medicine with digital health, speaking, and consultancy to advance health equity, and to make health simple.
Services
I work with NGOs, governments, academic institutions, community organisations and private sector partners to deliver impactful solutions at the intersection of health, communication, and innovation.
My services include:
Health Communication & Content Strategy
Consultancy in Sexual & Reproductive Health
Digital Health Strategy
Public Speaking & Training
Speaking
I am an experienced public speaker, passionate about using storytelling to spark dialogue and inspire change. My talks blend scientific expertise, policy insight, and personal experience, making health issues relatable and engaging.
A seasoned keynote speaker, MC, and facilitator.
I have spoken at academic institutions, youth forums, and public health events, sharing insights on:
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and Non- Communicable Diseases
Youth Leadership and Health Equity
Digital Health Innovation
Communicating Health Effectively in the Age of Misinformation
I offer:
Keynote Speeches
Panel Discussions & Moderation
Workshops & Training Sessions
- Emceeing
Consulting & Strategy
As a Sexual and Reproductive Health Consultant and Digital Health Strategist, I bring both clinical expertise and public health insight to support organisations in designing and scaling impactful interventions.
I have collaborated with local and international partners on:
HPV self-sampling programmes (Cancer Research UK, The Eve Appeal).
SRHR-UHC Integration Toolkit development (Sonke Gender Justice).
Youth-focused health promotion strategies (DG Murray Trust, Equipped Youth).
My consultancy offerings include:
Programme Design & Evaluation – Evidence-based strategies tailored to community needs.
Monitoring & Evaluation – Developing M&E frameworks for health programmes.
Policy & Strategy Advisory – Guidance on integrating SRHR and health promotion into broader health systems.
Digital Health Solutions – Leveraging technology and social media to expand reach and impact
Media & Recognition
Links to media features:
- HIV AIDS unit’s exceptional efforts applauded
- Graduation Speech Commentary
- Isolezwe: Health ngesiZulu
- The quiet killer
- Beyond duromine
- Health Supplements: Ashwagandha
Radio Eersteriver: World Epilepsy Day
Get in touch
Bring credible health expertise to your next campaign, event, or platform.
info@drlethukwenama.com
Digital Content Creation: Social Media
Followers: 800K+ Reach: 20million+
Content offered in English and IsiZulu
As a health communicator, I specialise in translating complex medical concepts into clear, engaging, and relatable content. My unique approach lies in producing content in simply isiZulu and English, making health information truly inclusive.
Building a community of 800,000+ followers across social media platforms.
Achieving over 10 million views on videos covering health promotion and sexual health.
Running campaigns on topics such as HPV awareness, contraception, and mental health.
Partnering with NGOs and Corporates to design youth-focused social media strategies.
Content Creation – Videos, reels, infographics, blog posts.
Campaign Design – End-to-end development of digital health campaigns.
Capacity Building – Training teams on effective health communication online.