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Abdel Wahab Babiker, Physician
19May By Web TeamNo Comments
Medics, Profiles, United Kingdom

Abdel Wahab Babiker, Physician

Abdel Wahab Babiker – a Physician at Scarborough Hospital, Scarborough, England – passed away on 18 May,2020 due to COVID-19. Abdel was 70 years old. Dr Abdel Wahab Babiker, 70, had worked as a consultant physician at Scarborough Hospital since August 2019. He had been receiving care in hospital after contracting coronavirus and died on Monday May 18. Dr Ed Smith, director of acute, emergency and elderly medicine at Scarborough Hospital, said: “Dr Babiker was an extremely energetic, hard-working, approachable and dedicated doctor. “He was particularly notable for his ‘can-do’ attitude and supportive nature, and was well-liked by patients and staff alike.” Source: Express and Star Please help us in adding details.
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Lourdes Esther Cruz Martínez, Cardiologist
19May By Web TeamNo Comments
Medics, Mexico, Profiles

Lourdes Esther Cruz Martínez, Cardiologist

Lourdes Esther Cruz Martínez – a Cardiologist at ISSSTE Hospital Regional Presidente Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 19 May 2020. The Oaxaca Health Secretary reported that cardiologist Lourdes Esther Cruz Martínez, attached to the ISSSTE Presidente Juárez Regional Hospital, died of covid-19. The head of the ISSSTE office in Oaxaca, Eduardo Arredondo Carrasco, reported that the specialist received care in a specialized area and had complications in her clinical transfer. Source: Tele Diario Please help us in adding details.
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Mohinder Singh Dhatt, General Practitioner
19May By Web TeamNo Comments
India, Medics, Profiles, United Kingdom

Mohinder Singh Dhatt, General Practitioner

Mohinder Singh Dhatt - Family Medicine/General Practitioner at Kumar Medical Centre, Slough, England – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 19 May 2020. Dhatt was 80 years old. Colleagues paid tribute to the 80-year-old - believed to be one of Slough's longest-serving GPs - and said colleagues and patients alike would remember him for his 'genial and thoughtful' manner. Dr Dhatt had been working at the Kumar Medical Centre in Slough until 28 February this year - and previously as a partner at the nearby Langley Health Centre. Staff aged over 70 at the Kumar Medical Centre were instructed to work from home early on in the pandemic, and Dr Dhatt himself was on holiday at the time the UK entered lockdown. 'He was very well known, tremendously popular, and his dea...
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Bruna Galavotti, Psychiatrist
19May By Web TeamNo Comments
Italy, Medics, Profiles

Bruna Galavotti, Psychiatrist

Bruna Galavotti – a Psychiatrist at Dean of the Women's Medical Association of Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 19 March, 2020. Bruna was 86 years old. Source: Fnomceo Please help us in adding details.
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Karon M. Hoffman, Nurse
19May By Web TeamNo Comments
Medics, Profiles, United States

Karon M. Hoffman, Nurse

Karon M. Hoffman – a Nurse at Alden Terrace of McHenry, McHenry, Illinois – passed away on 18 May 2020, after suffering from COVID-19. Karon was 69 years old. Source: Willow Funeral Home Please help us in adding details.
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Jorge Mateo, Respiratory Therapist
19May By Web TeamNo Comments
Medics, Profiles, United States

Jorge Mateo, Respiratory Therapist

Jorge Mateo – a Respiratory Therapist at Coral Gables Hospital, Miami, Florida – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. “As a respiratory therapist at Coral Gables Hospital for more than four decades, the loss of Jorge Mateo is felt throughout our entire community,” the hospital said in a statement. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of a beloved member of our staff, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.” Source: LOCAL 10.COM Please help us in adding details.
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Anisuzzaman, writer and activist
18May By Web TeamNo Comments
Bangladesh, Noteworthy, Profiles

Anisuzzaman, writer and activist

Anisuzzaman a Bangladeshi academic of Bengali literature – died on April 17 2020 due to COVID¬19. Anisuzzaman was an activist who took part in the Language Movement (1952), participated in Mass Uprising (1969), and took part in the War of Liberation (1971). He was a member of the Planning Commission to the Government of Bangladesh during the Bangladesh liberation war and a member of the National Education Commission set up by the government after liberation. He was inducted as a National Professor by the Government of Bangladesh in 2018. Anisuzzaman (18 February 1937 – 14 May 2020) was a Bangladeshi academic of Bengali literature. He was an activist who took part in the Language Movement (1952), participated in Mass Uprising (1969), and took part in the War of Liberation (1971). He ...
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Wilson Braga, politician
18May By Web TeamNo Comments
Brazil, High Profilers, Profiles

Wilson Braga, politician

Wilson Leite Braga ‑ a Brazilian politician, lawyer and businessman from the state of Paraíba – contracted Covid-19 and died due to its complications on May 17, 2020. Before pursuing a career in politics, Braga graduated in law at Federal University of Paraíba. In 1954, Braga was elected member of the Legislative Assembly of Paraíba and held the post from 1955 to 1967. In 1966, he was elected member of the Chamber of Deputies representing his birth state of Paraíba. He remained in power from 1967 to 1982. In 1982, he was elected governor of Paraíba, remaining from 1983 to 1987. In 1988, he was elected mayor of João Pessoa. He kept the post from 1989 to 1990. In 1992, he was elected city councillor of João Pessoa...
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