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While Malaysia is doing pretty well when it comes to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, other countries around the world are still struggling.
Unfortunately, a Malaysian doctor in the UK has passed away from the virus that has been claiming more and more lives each day.
Birmingham’s Women and Children Foundation shared the news of Dr Vishna Rasiah’s passing following treatment for COVID-19.
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According to the website, Dr Vishna – affectionately known as Vish; was a “well respected and much-loved colleague” as a Consultant Neonatologist at the Birmingham’s Women Hospital, UK. The doctor was highly regarded across the Midlands as part of his role as Clinical Lead for the regional Neonatal network.
“Vish was an amazing doctor, leader, colleague and friend, passionate about the care of babies and their families,” Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Marsh said in a statement. “Losing him in such a cruel and unfair way will be too much to bear for many of us, in particular anyone involved in neonatal care, and of course his beautiful wife and daughter.”
Dr Fiona Reynolds, Medical Director at the hospital added:
“It’s heartbreaking that we have lost someone as talented, dedicated and respected as Vish. His loss will not only be felt by his friends and colleagues at our hospital, but by many across the Midlands who worked alongside him for so long.”
“Vish touched the lives of many families during his time as a neonatal consultant in Birmingham, and will be sadly missed,” she added.
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Doctor Vishna leaves behind his wife Liza and daughter Katelyn and the foundation noted that “Vish was a proud husband and father.”
“We’re devastated at losing our beloved Vish,” his wife said. “He was such a loving husband and father to our beautiful daughter Katelyn, and much loved son and brother to our family in Malaysia and Trinidad. His whole family meant the world to him, and he absolutely doted on Katelyn.”
“Vish loved his work;” Liza continued. “To him it was so much more than a job and his colleagues are part of our family too. He treated every patient and family he cared for as his own; I couldn’t be prouder of him.”
Vish’s family has asked for privacy during these hard times.
RIP Dr Vishna. Our thoughts and love are with his loved ones.
Be sure to keep playing your part by staying safe and staying home to stop the spread of COVID-19 and stay updated with the latest COVID-19 news here: https://en.syok.my/covid-19
Info via Birmingham's Women and Children Foundation