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HIV researcher Gita Ramjee dies of COVID-19 related illness

HIV researcher Gita Ramjee dies of COVID-19 related illness

World renowned HIV researcher Professor Gita Ramjee has passed away from a COVID-19 related illness. The 64 year old scientist was well known for her work in the field of HIV. Professor Ramjee was the chief scientific officer at the Aurum Institute, a leading authority in the field of HIV and Tuberculosis. Throughout her career […]

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Psychotherapist who coined the word ‘homophobia’ dies

Psychotherapist who coined the word ‘homophobia’ dies

Dr George Weinberg, the psychotherapist who first coined the word ‘homophobia’ died this week aged 87. Weinberg’s wife Diane Rowe confirmed the news to the New York Times. Weinberg first came up with the phrase for people who have an irrational fear or resentment of homosexual people in 1965. Dr Weinberg first suggested the existence […]

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Remembering Franz, Jax and Velma

Sadly three wonderful members of the local LGBTIQ community have sadly passed away in recent weeks. We taker a moment to remember the contributions of Franz, Jax and Velma. Franz Pribel Respected community member Franz Pribel passed away last month after a long illness. Franz was a long standing volunteer at Gay and Lesbian Community […]

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