Prof. Dine Abazi, physician and former president of the Order of Doctors of Albania, passes away at the age of 88. One of the well-known figures of the Albanian medical community, Dine Abazi, for years contributed to the healthcare system and the representation of medical professionals.
His passing is a loss for his family, colleagues and the community of Albanian doctors. The editorial team of BalkanWeb expressed condolences to the family, relatives and colleagues of Prof. Dine Abazi.
Who was the doctor Dine Abazi?
Prof. Dine Abazi was a physician and head of the Order of Doctors of Albania; in 2015 he completed his term as president, after two consecutive terms.
UN documents list Dine Abazi as an advisor (Conseiller) to the Albanian delegation at an international conference. In 2014–2015, as head of the Order of Doctors, he spoke publicly on issues of the healthcare system and the testing of doctors.
Biography
Dr. Din Ahmet Abazi (1938)
Born into a poor peasant family. His ancestors were distinguished for their patriotism, bravery and generosity. His father, Ahmeti, and his brothers Beka, Ibrahimi and Mustafa actively participated in the Anti-Fascist National Liberation War, while his uncle Xhemalji was killed in the war for the liberation of Gjakova and was declared a martyr of the homeland. Even Dini, educated in this family home, was characterized by love for people, simplicity, intelligence, honesty and a desire for knowledge.
In 1967, he graduated in medicine, became a general practitioner, and was appointed a military doctor at the Ersekë Branch of Internal Affairs. For his good professional skills, in 1971, he was appointed to the special polyclinic of the leadership of the Party of Labor of Albania in Tirana.
In 1987 and until 1992 he was the director of this polyclinic specialized in cardiology and from 1992 until 1997 he served as a cardiologist at polyclinic no. 3 in Tirana. And from 1997-1998 he was deputy minister of health.
From 1999 to 2005, he served as the President of the National Council of Doctors of Albania. Wherever Dini has worked, he has been a respected man by all his colleagues and outside of it, not only as a doctor but also as a very kind man with people of all ages or different strata of society. He is a very calm, cool-headed man, very connected to his work and people. His figure is and remains a model of work and behavior for everyone.
