Georgian PM sends condolences after celebrated medical doctor, scientist dies at 93

Chapidze was awarded the Order of Honour by the country’s President for her contribution to the medical profession, as well as the Presidential Order of Excellence. Photo: Government Administration 

Agenda.ge, 20 May 2024 - 20:00, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday sent his condolences to the family of Guliko Chapidze, a celebrated medical doctor and scientist, as well as the “entire medical community” of the country after she passed away at the age of 93.

Kobakhidze said Chapidze had “created an era in Georgian medicine” and added she “served both practical medicine and the development of healing science in our country with the same dedication and success”.

Chapidze was awarded the Order of Honour by the country’s President for her contribution to the medical profession, as well as the Presidential Order of Excellence.