Cleopatra Van Ster Ngoie

What does your company do?

Nurseit Primary and Occupational Health Care Services is a nurse-owned healthcare company that brings affordable, accessible, and professional care straight to the community. The clinics offer a wide range of services including: • Primary health care for everyday illnesses, chronic conditions, wound care, and women’s health. • Occupational health services like employee medicals, wellness checks, and workplace health support. • Wellness and lifestyle support, including weight loss treatments (laser lipo, injections), IV vitamin drips, facials, and skin treatments. • Allied health partnerships—working with dentists, optometrists, and other professionals to offer full-body care under one roof. • Training and development through accredited caregiver and first aid training programmes that empower others to enter the health field.

What is your biggest success?

The biggest success of Nurseit Primary and Occupational Health Care Services and Cleopatra Van Ster Ngoie has been building a nurse-led clinic that truly meets the needs of the community—offering affordable, accessible primary care, wellness services, and occupational health support. Under Cleopatra’s leadership, the clinic has expanded its services to include wellness drips, laser lipo, IV treatments, and partnerships with dentists and optometrists, making it a one-stop health and wellness hub. Cleopatra has also received several awards and recognitions for her work in nursing entrepreneurship and community impact. These rewards reflect her dedication to transforming the role of nurses in business, mentoring others in the field, and proving that nurse-led practices can be both sustainable and successful. Her work continues to inspire other healthcare professionals to step into entrepreneurship with confidence.

What has been your biggest hurdle?

One of your biggest hurdles has been breaking through the traditional mindset that nurses are only meant to work under doctors or in hospitals. Shifting that perception—while starting and growing your own independent clinic—took boldness, sacrifice, and a lot of resilience. You also had to navigate complex regulations, funding limitations, and the challenge of educating both the public and other nurses about the value of nurse-led services. Another tough part was balancing everything—being a healthcare provider, entrepreneur, mentor, and community leader, all while keeping your clinic running with limited resources and staffing at times. There were moments of financial strain, slow growth, and doors that didn’t open easily. But instead of giving up, you pushed forward, built strategic partnerships, and proved that nurse entrepreneurship is not only possible—it’s powerful.