Adj. Feroza Motara

Feroza Motara is a South African clinician-researcher in emergency medicine, closely associated with academic hospitals and training environments linked to the University of the Witwatersrand. Her work reflects a strong commitment to improving acute care delivery in resource-constrained settings, with attention to both patient outcomes and healthcare system performance.

Her research spans emergency department epidemiology, infectious disease, cardiovascular and neurological emergencies, and toxicology, alongside maternal and neonatal health. She has also contributed to risk prediction tools in HIV care and explored public health education topics such as CPR awareness. A recurring strength is the integration of clinical insight with practical interventions, including frontline innovations during COVID-19 and disaster response.

Motara’s publications highlight system-level challenges in emergency care, including patient burden, staff preparedness, and workflow efficiency. Her work on mental health emergencies, self-poisoning, and vulnerable populations underscores a holistic approach to acute care. Collectively, her contributions support evidence-based improvements in emergency services across Southern Africa.