Renowned Slovak infectologist, epidemiologist, and humanitarian Vladimír Krčméry would have celebrated his 65th birthday today. He dedicated his life to helping the sick, poor, and marginalized, founding hospitals, social centers, and humanitarian missions in developing countries. He also played a key role in establishing St. Elizabeth University of Health and Social Work in Bratislava.
Krčméry worked in crisis zones hit by epidemics, disasters, or war—treating patients during Ebola in West Africa, SARS in Hong Kong, and the earthquake in Haiti. In Slovakia, he became a prominent voice during the COVID-19 pandemic and was the first Slovak to be vaccinated.
A lifelong educator and medical researcher, he helped build health institutions both at home and abroad, notably in Kenya, Sudan, and Cambodia. He held academic titles including PhD, DrSc., and Professor, authored many publications, and received multiple honorary doctorates and awards for his scientific and humanitarian work.
He died on December 20, 2022, aged 62, still actively helping migrants shortly before his passing.
Source: TASR
