Dr. Nneka Ohanson

Nneka Ohanson is a medical researcher focused on primary care and chronic disease management in South Africa. Affiliated with clinical practice in Gauteng, her work centers on improving the quality of care within district hospital settings, with particular attention to the management of diabetes mellitus in resource-constrained environments.

Her published research examines medical practitioners’ compliance with national diabetic treatment guidelines, highlighting gaps in routine monitoring, investigation practices, and complication screening. By auditing patient records against established standards, her work underscores systemic challenges affecting glycaemic control and continuity of care, offering practical insights for strengthening guideline implementation.

Based on the currently available publication, her scholarship reflects a strong interest in clinical governance, evidence-based practice, and health systems improvement. The research contributes to ongoing discussions on enhancing practitioner adherence to protocols and advancing patient outcomes in South African primary healthcare contexts.