May Gita Ramjee do wonders in Heaven

THE sad death of Professor Gita Ramjee has robbed the country and Africa of a medical icon.

The medical fraternity has lost a mentor, a teacher and a professional who will be hard to replace. We have to celebrate her life.

She was a woman of efficacy, vision and she wanted quality service.

Ramjee was a fountain of wisdom and a repository of medical knowledge. There is a void in our lives that only memories and her legacy can fill.

What made Gita Ramjee unique was her impeccable medical techniques, unsurpassed clinical judgements, and infectious and unbridled enthusiasm about medicine. She was a consummate expert on Aids and its deadly impact on society, and the cost of illnesses borne by women.

We have lost one of the titans who spearheaded research into diseases that imperil humanity.

Although she is gone, she left precious gifts, impeccable vision and the fruits of ceaseless, inspiring pursuits.

We will forever be grateful for the indelible impact she made on the history of medical research and her contributions for a better world.

There is an old expression which says: “When the righteous die, even the heavens cry”.

Her dedication can aptly be described in this poem by Emily Dickinson:

If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain;

If I can ease one life from aching,

Or cool one pain,

Or help one fainting Robin

Onto his nest again,

I shall not live in vain.

Gita was a symbol of commitment and dedication to the cause of justice and equity in the fight against illhealth for the poverty-stricken masses. We will sincerely miss you. May you create your wonders in Heaven.

Hamba kahle, beloved Gita Ramjee!

FAROUK ARAIE | Benoni