About BIGOSA

Consultant Radiologist Dr Maitazvenyu Zuva Mvere is a consultant radiologist with subspecialist expertise in breast and oncologic imaging. She is the Managing Radiologist at MIC Radiology Group in Zimbabwe, where she provides clinical leadership and supports the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred radiology services. She previously served as Consultant Radiologist and Clinical Director at the Well Woman Clinic from 2013 to 2022, where she played a key role in the development of breast imaging and women’s imaging services and formation of the country’s first dedicated breast cancer multi-disciplinary group. Dr Mvere obtained her MBChB from the University of Zimbabwe and went on to complete postgraduate medical training in the United Kingdom. She trained in paediatrics within the East Anglia Training Scheme, worked as a Junior House Officer in the Oxford Hospitals NHS Trust, and served as a Research Fellow in HIV Medicine at King’s College Hospital, London. She later completed radiology training through the Leeds Radiology Academy and Nottingham Training Scheme, and in 2010 was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (UK). She subsequently undertook a Breast Imaging Fellowship at the Nottingham Breast Institute from 2011 to 2013. Her academic and professional development has remained strongly focused on oncologic and breast imaging. In 2023, she was awarded the European Board of Breast Imaging Diploma, and in 2025 she completed a Master in Oncologic Imaging through the University of Pisa in collaboration with the European Society of Oncologic Imaging (ESOI). Dr Mvere has contributed to both research and scientific education through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, particularly in breast cancer imaging and multidisciplinary care. Her work has included publications in Clinical Oncology and Breast Cancer Research, as well as presentations at the SA Imaging Congress and the Zimbabwe Medical Association Annual Scientific Congress. Her academic interests include breast cancer staging, screening performance, ultrasound assessment, and the impact of radiology review on multidisciplinary treatment planning. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing the radiology profession both locally and regionally. She is actively involved in shaping policy and professional standards through her leadership roles within the Association of Radiologists and Radiation Oncologists of Zimbabwe (ARROZ), where she serves as Chair of the Tariff Committee and Chair of the Image Practice Committee. In these roles, she has contributed to important discussions on the sustainability of radiology services, fair remuneration structures, and evolving scope of practice considerations within imaging. Dr Mvere is also a co-founder of the Africa Breast Imaging Network, a social media platform established to connect breast imagers across the African continent and promote collaboration, shared learning, and professional development in breast imaging. She is a member of the Radiological Society of South Africa (RSSA), the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI), and the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI). She also serves as ARROZ Representative to the Council of Affiliated Associations of Zimbabwe, is an Executive Committee Member of the Breast Interest Group of Southern Africa (BIGOSA) and is the Founder and First President of the Zimbabwe Women Doctors Association(ZWDA).