Renowned HIV/Aids researcher Dr Arthi Ramkissoon died of Covid-19 on Monday.
Ramkissoon was also active as CEO of the KZN Children s Hospital Trust, raising millions for the institution.
Her sudden death was met with shock and disbelief by colleagues and friends.
Well-known South African HIV/Aids researcher and CEO of the KwaZulu-Natal Children s Hospital Trust, Dr Arthi Ramkissoon, succumbed to Covid-19 this week.
Ramkissoon was also the founder and executive director of Maternal, Adolescent & Child Health (MatCH) - a Wits-affiliated public-benefit organisation that provides a broad range of HIV- and TB-focused assistance.
She had more than 20 years experience in supporting the delivery of South African public sector HIV, TB, maternal, child and women s health programmes, improving access to health services, quality of care and health systems strengthening interventions.
Grief after Covid-19 claims life of top SA medic Dr Arthi Ramkissoon
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Durban - Condolences are pouring in following the death of prominent Durban doctor Arthi Ramkissoon, who died on Monday after succumbing to Covid-19.
Ramkissoon, who was the founder and executive director of Maternal, Adolescent & Child Health (MatCH), was also the CEO of KZN Childrenâs Hospital Trust â a passion of hers that saw her get a R50 million donation from Sir Elton John in 2017. The flag-ship project exceeds R500m.
According to her professional biography, Ramkisson had more than 20 yearsâ experience in supporting the delivery of South African public sector HIV, TB, maternal, child and womenâs health programmes, improving access to health services, quality of care and health systems strengthening interventions.