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President Sata mourns Dr.Bush

Time Posted: March 19, 2012 10:01 am

President Michael Sata is saddened by the death of former Medical Council of Zambia Chairperson Dr Michael Bush.

President Sata has described the late Dr Bush as a truly professional and committed doctor, with a deep and sincere commitment to Zambia.

Dr Bush 73, passed away on yesterday in Pretoria after a long battle with cancer.

President Sata says Dr Bush has for decades been known as a person at the forefront of the fight against HIV and AIDS.

He said Dr Bush has given constant care and support to many sick people and was amongst the first providers of treatment for people living with HIV.

The Head of State said Dr Bush, who in 2005 was awarded an OBE medal by Queen Elizabeth for his service to the fight against HIV and AIDS in Zambia, was a beckon of hope for many especially the vulnerable.

Dr Bush had been practicing medicine in Zambia for 40 years and has been closely associated with both the Chilanga Hospice and the Corpmed clinic in Lusaka.

In the 1990s, Dr Bush served as Chairman of the Medical Council of Zambia, where he was responsible for the development of guidelines on the ethical treatment of HIV and AIDS.

He also served on the boards of the University Teaching Hospital and Kara Counseling and Training Trust.

Dr Bush was also a central figure in Zambia’s Jewish community who supported a wide range of charitable causes.

[ZNBC]

7 Comments

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    flag lady k says: lady k
    March 19, 2012 at 10:34 am |

    Rip Dr Bush, will miss you wen we come to Copmed clinic.

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    flag Zambia's Golden Boy says: Zambia's Golden Boy
    March 19, 2012 at 11:40 am |

    Dr. Michael Bush was the most affable and courteous doctor I have ever met. I still recall the how relaxed he made me feel when I was waiting upon my HIV test results and, the wonderful advice he gave me once the results were known. I will miss him sorely for now but sure, we will meet again on that celestial shore…

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    flag Destroyer says: Destroyer
    March 19, 2012 at 12:20 pm |

    Well, what did he say to you? Don’t leave us in suspense, please. Finish the whole story.

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      flag Kelvin says: Kelvin
      March 19, 2012 at 12:39 pm |

      hahahahaa ukutemwa ilyashi

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    flag Airtime Sakala says: Airtime Sakala
    March 19, 2012 at 1:03 pm |

    RIP Dr Bush, Zambia will miss you

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    flag Street Kid says: Street Kid
    March 19, 2012 at 2:45 pm |

    # 2 I hope you really keep his advce and keep on taking the drugs for life.

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    flag PROPOSITION JOE says: PROPOSITION JOE
    March 21, 2012 at 7:51 am |

    RIP Dr Bush, the most professional doctor i have ever met

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