Denis Mukwege Age, Wiki and Bio

Denis Mukwege

Quick Info

ProfessionDoctor
NationalityCongolese
Date of Birth1/03/1955
Age69 years
BirthplaceBukavu, Belgian Congo, Africa

Bio/Wiki

Full NameDenis Mukengere Mukwege
NicknameDoctor Miracle
Famous ForWinning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolA school in Bukavu
College/University
  • University of Burundi, Bujumbura
  • Université libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
Educational Qualification
  • Medical Degree
  • PhD

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Ethnicity/RaceAfrican (Congolese)
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbyReading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseName Not Known
Children
Sons
  • Alain Mukwege
  • 2 more
Daughters2
Parents
FatherName Not Known (Pastor, Pentecostal Minister)
MotherName Not Known
Siblings8

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
Awards
  • UN Human Rights prize (2008)
  • Olof Palme Prize (2008)
  • African of the Year (2009)
  • Van Heuven Goedhart-Award (2010)
  • and more
Honours
  • Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur by French Government (2009)
  • Fortune Magazine 35th World Greatest Leader (2016)
  • Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People (2016)
  • Seoul Peace Prize (2016)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Denis grew up in a middle-class family with 11 members and a strong religious background.
As a child, he accompanied his pastor father to visit sick individuals, igniting his passion to pursue a career in medicine.
In 1999, he established Panzi Hospital in Bukavu to provide care for survivors of sexual violence in Congo.
Over 50,000 women have been treated at Panzi Hospital for sexual violence under his dedicated care.
Acknowledging his exceptional efforts, Denis was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 for his relentless work in aiding and advocating for victims of sexual violence in Congo.