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Renowned Indian Origin SA scientist Gita Ramjee dies of coronavirus

Ramjee was internationally recognised for her work in the field of microbicide research.

by NavJeevan
5 years ago
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Renowned Indian Origin SA scientist Gita Ramjee dies of coronavirus

Renowned Indian Origin Scientist Geetha Ramji. NE FILE PHOTO

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DURBAN, APRIL 2

Gita Ramjee, a world-renowned Indian Origin scientist from South Africa, has died due to the coronavirus on Tuesday.

Thanks so much @amymaxmen! This is the perfect reminder of the great humanity Gita brought to her research — and a life lesson for all of us, in fighting any and ever pandemic. https://t.co/ohhB4l9E2G

— AVAC (@HIVpxresearch) April 1, 2020

She died in a hospital in Durban on the East Coast, according to local media reports. She was 64.

“Professor Ramjee was renowned for her work on finding HIV prevention methods that were conducive to the lifestyles, circumstances and perceived risk factors that South African women face, as well as attempts to find an effective HIV vaccine,” Deputy President David Mabuza said in a statement on Wednesday.

“We have indeed lost a champion in the fight against the HIV epidemic, ironically at the hands of this global pandemic.”
Ramjee returned to South Africa recently after a trip to London. She did not have any symptoms but fell sick and was admitted to a hospital.

Deeply saddened at the news of the passing of Gita Ramjee. An eminent scientist who dedicated her life to #HIV prevention for women & girls in #Africa & #EndingAIDS. A huge loss at a time when the world needs her most. My condolences to her family, friends & colleagues at @MRCza. https://t.co/cQpAJIrrRR

— Winnie Byanyima (@Winnie_Byanyima) March 31, 2020

Tributes and condolence messages have been pouring in from across the globe where her work affected millions.

The Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention (AVAC) said: “Deeply saddened by the loss of an HIV prevention pioneer.”
It described Ramjee as a tireless champion of science, research, women’s reproductive health and rights.

Two years ago, Ramjee was internationally recognised for her work in the field of microbicide research. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award for HIV Prevention and was handed the Outstanding Female Scientist award by the European Development Clinical Trials Partnerships for work in finding new HIV prevention methods.

South Africa has more than seven million people living with HIV/AIDS, one of the largest caseloads in the world.
At least five people have died due to the coronavirus in South Africa and some 1,380 have been infected.

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