Cornelia Health Foundation
Welcome to the Cornelia Health Foundation. We specialize in comprehensively addressing a wide range of issues pertaining to the rights of girls and women, and we examine how these critical concerns affect maternal health on local, national, and international levels. Our commitment is to create a profound impact through advocacy, education, and support, fostering a healthier future for all mothers and their families.
About our Founder
Dr. Cornelia Osim Ndifon, MBBCH, MPH, MResearch is a medical practitioner and public health expert who has travelled for studies and work in Nigeria, UK, USA, Mozambique, Guyana and Namibia over the past 29 years. Her training, beyond core medicine and surgery, covers international public health and research in maternal and fetal health.
The Root of the Science: Episode 1
This podcast revolves around interviews with individuals involved in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) from across the globe, all united by the hashtag #AfricansInSTEM. Episode 143 features our founder Dr. Cornelia Ndifon who is a practicing physician and reproductive/maternal and child health specialist.
“Dr. Cornelia Ndifon, a Physician, Reproductive/Maternal & Child Health from Namibia is all about cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine. Dr. Cornelia explains the burden of cervical cancer in Africa and the critical roles of the HPV vaccine and screening in preventing this disease. She also addresses common myths and misconceptions surrounding the HPV vaccine”.
Join the conversation on Decoding Teenage Pregnancy — an important discussion designed to educate, empower and create a safe space for young people to ask questions and make informed choices.
Parents, teachers and community members: consider sponsoring or registering a young woman or learner to attend. Sometimes access to the right information, at the right time, can make all the difference.
📅 Saturday, 19 September 2026
⏰ 08h00–13h00 | UN Plaza Auditorium, Soweto
🎟️ N$300, including food
📞 To register or sponsor a learner: 081 324 2855 (WhatsApp)