Remembering Dr. Peter Kazembe

摘要

Dr. Peter Nicholas Kazembe, often considered the “grandfather of pediatrics” in Malawi, passed away on 11th August, 2020 at Sandton Medical Clinic in South Africa, where he was receiving treatment. Dr. Kazembe made monumental contributions to the health of children and families in Malawi and beyond over his decades long career. His legacy includes pioneering Malawi's pediatric HIV/AIDS care, treatment and prevention programming; developing HIV treatment guidelines; providing mentorship and education to countless health professionals; and collaboration with pediatricians and child health advocates all over the world.