Datuk Dr Sam Abraham, a well-known paediatrician and social activist passed away at the age of 78 last Tuesday after a short battle with leukaemia. He served in the government sector for 30 years before opening up his own clinic.
Dr Abraham was the man who looked after me from when I was two, through when I was in my early primary school age. The last time I went to see him was when I obtained a medical history on myself prior to being admitted to secondary school, as I had to enter residential school. I was so impressed with the report (apart from the fact it showed that I was a sickly child) that in that Internet-less age, I made it a personal crusade to learn more about my illnesses. Of course, during Biology class, I was more interested in the ‘reproduction‘ topic that made the lab assistant an object of (carnal) desire. Notwithstanding that, the report gave me an understanding and interest in the field of medicine.
Anyway, another regular commentator here, PAJ, was also one of the late Dr Abraham’s charges.
Small world.
Farewell, Dr Abraham. Rest well in peace.
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