Prof Leslie London (centre) with Assoc Prof Tracey Naledi (front left), Colette Solomon (back left), Assoc Prof Lionel Green-Thompson (front right) and Prof Susan Cleary (back right)
At the end of December, Professor Leslie London will draw the curtain on an illustrious, multi-decade career as an academic and social justice advocate. His name goes down in history as a renowned public health scholar whose work has shaped national health systems and informed global advocacy. But it’s Professor London’s courage and humility that set him apart from others in his field. His dedication to addressing health inequity in South Africa and on the continent, and serving the people – especially those living on the margins – will be deeply woven into the fabric of society for years to come.
As he wraps up this season of his career and prepares for a working retirement, London’s family, friends, colleagues, and mentees filled a lecture theatre on the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) campus to honour his indelible contribution to the field of public health. The hybrid event was organised by the School of Public Health – London’s academic home for more than 30 years – and was held on Tuesday, 9 December…