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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Leading scientist, HIV\/Aids expert and longstanding activist Prof Hoosen Mahomed \u201cJerry\u201d Coovadia died on Wednesday at 83.<\/p>\n

President Cyril Ramaphosa, on behalf of the government and the nation, offered his condolences to Coovadia\u2019s wife, Dr Zubeida Hamed, his son, Prof Imraan Coovadia, and daughter Dr Anuschka Coovadia.<\/p>\n

\u201cJerry Coovadia was an outstanding scientist and committed anti-apartheid campaigner who dedicated himself to our liberation struggle,\u201d Ramaphosa said.<\/p>\n

<\/a>He said Coovadia dedicated himself to the physical wellbeing and social inclusion of people all over the world through his enterprising mission as a scientist and architect of public health policies.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis pioneering, globally acclaimed research into mother-to-child transmission of HIV has rendered an immeasurable legacy to humanity in terms of which people living with HIV are able to live long and healthy lives, subject to early detection and access to treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Coovadia family said, \u201cWe were blessed to have him at our side \u2014 in tough and challenging times. We had the privilege of his wisdom, his words of encouragement and his mentorship.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis frankness and depth of intellect have shaped our careers and commitment in social justice. Jerry was an extraordinary human being unwavering in his commitment to serve humanity,\u201d the family said, adding that Coovadia was one of South Africa\u2019s foremost intellectuals and his commitment to social justice, equity and fairness were central to his core beliefs.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeyond his science work he fought tirelessly against the cruel apartheid system and was forthright in his criticism of any form of corruption. His everlasting legacy was a principled one founded on his core beliefs of justice, fairness and equity for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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