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Remembering Dr Janice Robinson Von Avery & Professor Winston Davidson

Dr Janice Y. Robinson Von Avery who recently celebrated her 101st birthday, is a UWI MBBS graduate and pediatrician, who also taught Pediatrics at UWI/UHWI for many years before going into private practice. May the many contributions of her exemplary life be treasured as her soul Sleep In Peace (SIP).

She was the sister of the late Professor Leslie Robinson, former UWI Mona Principal.

Dr. Janice Robinson played a significant role in establishing the community of pediatrics in the very early life of the Department of Child Health. May her soul Rest in Peace.

Watch the recap of the Thanksgiving service HERE

Professor Winston Davidson, one of the most renowned public health experts in Jamaica, has passed. He was a telemedicine research pioneer and served as Professor of Public Health & Health Technology and Head of the University of Technology School of Public Health and Health Technology. He received the Commander of the Order of Distinction for Services to Medicine in 2003 and the "Pearl Award" for more than 30 years of distinguished and outstanding service to the People of Jamaica. He published over 120 presentations, papers, and publications related to Health Policy, Planning and Organizational issues; Primary Health Care; Drug Abuse Prevention, Epidemiology, Community Development, and Telemedicine, among others.

He received his medical training from the University of the West Indies (UWI) during the period 1965 to 1971, and was successful in the American Examination for Foreign Medical Graduates in 1971.

He also received his Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H) from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, University of Liverpool, England in 1975.

Source: https://jamaica.loopnews.com/content/tufton-expresses-regret-passing-professor-winston-davidson

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