Uzoamaka Nkwonta

Uzoamaka Nkwonta (Uzo) is a breast imaging specialist, author, and passionate health equity advocate. With over a decade of experience in mammography and half a decade across the NHS, Uzo brings a unique perspective that blends clinical expertise, lived experience, and community engagement.

She is the author of Silent No More: Breaking the Cultural Silence Around Breast Cancer, a compelling personal memoir and advocacy tool that sheds light on the devastating impact of cultural taboos and delayed diagnosis, especially among Black and ethnic minority women. 

In 2024, Uzo was invited to speak at the Association of Breast Surgery (ABS) Conference, where she delivered a powerful session on cultural barriers of breast screening to ethnic minority women. She continues this work through her educational programme, “Breaking the Fear: Overcoming Cultural and Emotional Barriers to Breast Screening,” which supports both healthcare providers and underserved communities.

Uzo is the founder of Kindheart Charity Foundation, a Nigerian-registered non-profit, and leads workshops, webinars, and training sessions for organisations such as Breast Cancer Now.

At the heart of her mission is the tragic story of her cousin Nkechi, whose late-stage breast cancer diagnosis due to fear and silence fuels Uzo’s drive to dismantle barriers, empower women, and inspire systems change.

Her work is a call to action—for compassion, cultural competence, and collective responsibility in saving lives.

Bridging the Gap: Tackling Breast Imaging Inequities for Women of Colour