Press & Media Coverage

Media & Publications

Featured stories, interviews, and publications highlighting Dr. Nako-Phuthego's pioneering journey in aerospace medicine across Africa and beyond.

Featured Coverage

In The News

Media features and articles showcasing the groundbreaking work and inspiring journey of Botswana's first aerospace medicine specialist.

Royal Aeronautical Society Feature
Featured Story
October 2020 • Royal Aeronautical Society (UK)

From African Village to Aerospace Medicine Pioneer

Dr. Nako-Phuthego's personal story from Ramotswa village to becoming Botswana's first aerospace medicine specialist with a Master's degree. Featured for Black History Month by the prestigious Royal Aeronautical Society.

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The Patriot Botswana Feature
National Profile
2020 • The Patriot (Botswana)

The Non-Conformist Doctor

Profile of Dr. Nako-Phuthego as the first Motswana doctor to hold a Master's in Aerospace Medicine, detailing her remarkable journey through the Botswana Defence Force and King's College London.

"No African has ever successfully completed this program before"

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Black History Month Feature
Recognition
2024 • Royal Aeronautical Society

Black History Month Feature

Dr. Nako-Phuthego was featured in the Royal Aeronautical Society's Black History Month publication, recognised as the first Motswana and only African woman with a Master's in Aerospace Medicine.

Featured in Black History Month Publication
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Aerospace Medicine Course
Training
May 19, 2025 • Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana

Basics Of Aerospace Medicine Course Takes Off

Coverage of the 5-day intensive aerospace medicine course hosted by Aeromed Prime Consultancy in partnership with CAAB, with Dr. Nako-Phuthego serving as Course Director, training the next generation of aviation medical professionals.

5-Day Professional Course
Aviation Safety
Media Coverage
May 21, 2025 • GabzFM

Botswana Targets Safer Skies Through Human-Centered Aviation Training

Article on the Basic of Aerospace Medicine course launch, highlighting Dr. Nako-Phuthego's emphasis on the critical importance of understanding non-communicable diseases during air travel and their impact on flight safety.

Focus: Non-communicable diseases and their effects during air travel

Speaking Engagements

Conference Presentations

Dr. Nako-Phuthego has been a featured speaker at major aerospace medicine conferences across Africa and internationally, sharing expertise and advancing the field.

Keynote Speaker
International
International September 2025 • Dubai, UAE

Medical Aviation Conference

"Key Challenges Faced by Aeromedical Examiners in Africa"

Emirates Group Headquarters - Addressing unique challenges and opportunities for aeromedical examiners across the African continent.
International Seminar November 2025 • Gaborone, Botswana

Aerospace Medicine International Seminar

Global Collaboration in Aerospace Medicine

Organized by Aeromed Prime Consultancy in collaboration with Women in Aerospace Medicine (USA) and CAAB, bringing together leading experts from around the world.
Keynote July 2024 • South Africa

SAAsMA 2024 Conference

"Aerospace Medicine beyond COVID"

Southern African Aerospace Medical Association Annual Conference - Addressing the evolving landscape of aviation medicine in the post-pandemic era.
Speaker November 2024 • Gaborone, Botswana

AFCEM 2024

"Safe Aeromedical Retrievals"

African Conference on Emergency Medicine - Presenting best practices and protocols for safe aeromedical evacuation and patient retrieval operations.
Training May 2025 • Gaborone, Botswana

Basics of Aerospace Medicine 2025

Advanced Training Course

In-depth short course organized by Aeromed Prime Consultancy in collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB), May 19-23, 2025.
Academic Work

Publications

Peer-reviewed research and publications contributing to the body of knowledge in aerospace medicine.

February 2023

International Journal of Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance

Co-authored paper published by the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), contributing to the scientific understanding of aerospace physiology and human performance in aviation.

Peer-Reviewed Publication
2020, 2024

Royal Aeronautical Society Black History Month Publication

Featured in RAeS Black History Month publications, recognized as the first Motswana and only African woman with a Master's in Aerospace Medicine, inspiring the next generation of diverse aviation professionals.

Diversity Recognition

Learn from a Pioneer

Enroll in our Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) and Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) accredited aerospace medicine courses designed and led by Dr. Nako-Phuthego, Botswana's foremost expert in aviation medicine.

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