01/08/2024
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Professor Tengiz Tsertsvadze, a respected leader in healthcare and a kind soul. His contributions to the field of infectious diseases have made a lasting impact.
He was a distinguished figure in the medical community, particularly known for his leadership in infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS, and viral hepatitis. He was the Director General of the Infectious Diseases, AIDS, and Clinical Immunology Research Center and a professor at Tbilisi State University. His significant contributions include founding the HIV/AIDS Center in Georgia in the early 1980s and playing a pivotal role in the country's successful Hepatitis C Elimination Program in recent years, which has become a global model.
Professor Tsertsvadze's work in public health extended to his active involvement in managing the COVID-19 response in Georgia. Under his guidance, Georgia implemented swift and effective measures that helped control the pandemic, earning the country international praise for its public health response. He was also a vocal advocate for vaccination, particularly emphasizing the importance of vaccinating vulnerable groups and healthcare workers.
Beyond his clinical and public health achievements, Professor Tsertsvadze was an esteemed educator and researcher, authoring numerous publications and influencing a generation of doctors. His passing is a profound loss to the medical community and to those who benefitted from his tireless work.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. May he rest in peace.
