17th March 2025 – The ProSalus Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alexandra
(Alex) Marko BSc BVSc to its Board of Directors. With an impressive background in veterinary medicine
and a deep commitment to advancing veterinary care across Africa, Dr. Marko brings invaluable
expertise and passion to the foundation’s mission.
Born and raised in Namibia, Dr. Marko graduated from Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria, South
Africa in 2012. She has since dedicated her career to small animal private practice in Windhoek,
Namibia, specializing in emergency, critical care, and anaesthesiology. Her commitment to
professional growth led her to enrol in the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Certificate of
Advanced Veterinary Practice through the Royal Veterinary College.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Marko has actively contributed to veterinary development across Africa.
She has been involved in the AFSCAN (African Small Companion Animal Network) Twinning Project
since 2018 and has served as Namibia’s AFSCAN ambassador since 2020. Additionally, she is the
current chairperson of the Veterinary Association of Namibia and a member of the World Small Animal
Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Therapeutics Committee.
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