Kuba Morris [B.Sc. Dietetics –Hons; Registered Dietician, SA], Medical Affairs Manager

Entity: Danone Specialized Nutrition

Middle East, South East Asia & Africa
Work experience : Worked for 18 years as clinical dietician in both  government sector & private sector, of which the last 12 years worked as Head of Department(HOD) – Dietetics, in one of the largest hospitals in KZN (South Africa) . For 10 years, was extensively involved as lecturer and trainer in both under & post graduate dietetic student training at the renowned university of KZN(SA). Have been instrumental in developing local and regional nutritional policies, dietary guidelines and protocols for government sector. Served 4 years on board of the Health Professional Council of South Africa board – HPCSA (which is the statuary body that governs all health care professionals in the country). My role extensively involved in reviewing, evaluating, revising university training programmes & curricula offering degrees in dietetics and/or nutrition. During my time of working in SA, I was an active member of ADSA (South African Dietetic Association).

Have presented numerous lectures and master classes at various National and International congresses.

Have a strong passion for the field of nutrition and dietetics, teaching and training.

Special interests : Critically Ill pts;  Surgical (especially trauma, burns, short bowel syndrome, organ-transplant) ; HIV/AIDS (adults and paediatrics) ; Oncology ; Paediatrics -Child Health ; Professional Ethics ; Teaching/Training.

Current position : Senior Medical Affairs Manager – Danone Nutricia Middle East