Peter Dunk
Editor
Content writer and site author
Peter Dunk is a London-based digital publisher and content writer who writes and maintains Direct Meds site content.
Our Team
Meet the writers and medical reviewers behind Direct Meds health information. Our reviewers bring experience in general medicine, public health, lifestyle medicine and health communication across South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.
Each profile sets out the person’s qualifications, professional background and review interests. Completed medical reviews are credited on the relevant article.
Dr Chigozie Onyeabor
Medical reviewer
Medical doctor and health writer
Nigerian medical doctor and health writer whose work covers reproductive health, fertility, mental health, fitness and digital health.
Dr Chinonso Egemba
Medical reviewer
Medical doctor and health communicator
Nigerian medical doctor and founder of Aproko Doctor Global. His work makes general health, prevention and everyday lifestyle advice easier to understand.
Dr Fezile Mkhize
Medical reviewer
Medical doctor and health communicator
South African medical doctor and University of Cape Town graduate. He combines his medical background with television presenting and public communication about health and wellness.
Dr Lethukwenama Letsoalo
Medical reviewer
Medical doctor and public health communicator
South African medical doctor with an MSc in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. She communicates in isiZulu and English, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health.
Dr Mercy Korir
Medical reviewer
Medical doctor and health editor
Kenyan medical doctor and CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Willow Health Media. She combines medical training with a master's degree in communication and experience in health journalism.
Dr Nosipho Mhlanga
Medical reviewer
Medical doctor and women's health advocate
South African medical doctor and health communicator with a focus on women's reproductive and mental health. Her public education work includes menstrual health and hygiene.
Dr Nsisong Asanga
Medical reviewer
Physician, epidemiologist and health writer
Physician and field epidemiologist with an MBBCh and a Master of Public Health. Her consumer health writing has appeared in WebMD, Healthline, SELF and Parents.
Dr Oluwadamilola Fasanya
Medical reviewer
Medical doctor and health writer
Medical doctor with an MBBS from the University of Lagos. Her health writing covers mental health, women's health and chronic conditions, alongside work in adolescent health education.
Dr Zara Quail
Medical reviewer
General practitioner and clinical editor
General practitioner with an MBChB from the University of Cape Town and a diploma in lifestyle medicine. Her work spans clinical editing, chronic disease prevention and healthy ageing.