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To honor Professor Kusum Jackson Nathoo's contribution to pediatric medicine and public health.

May 6, 2026Open Access

In Loving Memory of Professor Kusum Jackson Nathoo 2 July 1943 – 23 June 2025

Key Points

To honor Professor Kusum Jackson Nathoo's contribution to pediatric medicine and public health.
Consultant pediatrician at Harare Central Hospital for over 40 years
Focused on improving maternal and child health outcomes
Engaged in research on infectious diseases and public health strategies
Significantly improved health outcomes for mothers and children in resource-limited settings
Advocated for public health initiatives addressing HIV and vaccine-preventable illnesses
Recognized as a heroine of pediatric medicine

Abstract

MRCP), and a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology, reflecting her deep commitment to both clinical excellence and research.She served as a consultant paediatrician treating sick children at the then Harare Central Hospital now Sally Mugabe Children's Hospital for over 40 years.Her research work was characterized by a strong commitment to improving maternal and child health outcomes in resource-limited settings, with a particular emphasis on infectious diseases like HIV and vaccine-preventable illnesses, and the public health strategies required to address these challenges.She served faithfully to the very end, giving of herself fully.A true heroine of Paediatric Medicine, she

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