Dr Amina Yamgnane
Obstetrician-gynaecologist and former head of a maternity ward, she has made benevolent care the heart of her practice. Her essay, published by Flammarion, questions the place of women's bodies in healthcare.
Professional journey
With over 15 years of experience in hospital obstetrics, Dr Amina Yamgnane served as head of a maternity ward before founding the Women's Clinic. Her revolutionary approach places listening and consent at the heart of every consultation — a fundamental shift in how women's healthcare is delivered.
Author and advocate
Her essay "Taking Care of Women", published by Flammarion, condemns gynaecological violence and proposes a radically different approach: one grounded in benevolent obstetric care. This essential work questions why the doctor-patient relationship must fundamentally change, offering both critique and a blueprint for compassionate medicine.
Commitments and leadership
- President of the Benevolent Care Commission at CNGOF (French College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)
- Visiting professor at the University of Louvain, Lyon, and Paris
- Speaker on obstetric violence and women's health rights
- Mentor for young gynaecologists in training
- Founder and medical director of two clinics across Paris and Kigali
Philosophy
Dr Yamgnane believes that benevolent care is not an afterthought — it is medicine's foundational principle. Every woman deserves to be heard before being treated, to have her autonomy respected, and to never be reduced to a clinical file. This is the standard she has built into every aspect of her practice.