(Statement by the Minister of Health, Sir Molwyn Joseph, on the Passing of Dr. Albert Duncan)-CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATS APP GROUP
It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that I announce the passing of Dr. Albert Duncan, Medical Director of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.
The news is truly devastating, as Antigua and Barbuda has lost one of its most distinguished medical professionals.
Dr. Duncan’s immeasurable contributions to tertiary care have left an indelible mark on the health sector in Antigua and Barbuda. As a General and Acute Care Surgeon with a career spanning decades, Dr. Duncan brought unparalleled expertise and dedication to his role. His leadership at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre helped elevate the quality of healthcare delivery in our nation, providing care and hope to thousands of patients.
Under his leadership, Dr. Duncan pioneered many advanced medical services at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, including kidney transplants, hip and knee replacements. His vision and dedication laid the groundwork for improved access to critical and life-saving procedures for the people of Antigua and Barbuda.
Dr. Duncan’s career was marked by excellence in clinical practice, academic contributions, and innovation in medical research. He served as a Clinical Associate Professor and Chief of General Surgery at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center and as Chairman of Surgery at the Brooklyn Hospital from 1997 to 2001. His extensive academic achievements included a BSc in Biology from Hunter College, an MD from the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo, and a fellowship in Trauma Critical Care at SUNY and Kings County Medical Centre.
Dr. Duncan was also a pioneering force in breast cancer research and care, dedicating much of his surgical practice to treating breast disease. He was a founding member of the Society of Breast Surgeons and played a vital role as Principal Investigator for Weill Cornell Medicine’s International Center for the Study of Breast Cancer Subtypes, focusing on understanding Triple Negative Disease among women in Antigua and Barbuda and the OECS region.
In addition to his clinical and academic achievements, Dr. Duncan was a mentor, educator, and leader, having authored numerous surgical publications and book chapters and earned several teaching awards. His dedication to advancing medical knowledge and care has left a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations of healthcare professionals.
Dr. Albert Duncan was not just a medical director; he was a visionary who believed in the potential of healthcare to transform lives. His legacy of excellence, compassion, and unwavering commitment to patient care will forever remain a cornerstone of our health system.
On behalf of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and the Ministry of Health, I extend heartfelt condolences to Dr. Duncan’s family, colleagues, and all who were touched by his extraordinary life and work.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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Well he and your cabinet mandated a poison on innocent citizens and some of u took it as well….soon enough u and others will understand the true evil u have committed. Not a full 3 years yet since the mandates. The former paho head died of a massive heart attack also ….don’t worry molwyn
How ironic that Paul “the Chameleon” Quinn who had cursed and ridiculed him on a near daily basis is recuperating in MSJMC.
was it you on that voicenote CUSSING OUT UR STEPDAUGHTER AND CALLING HER A “CUNT”???? Just because she expose the way you treated her mommy?
Condolences to Dr. Duncan family.
Condolences to his family and friends. Its sad that we seem only willing to give kudos after persons have died. Reading the facebook comments re his death, its amazing reading all those whose life he helped save. His efforts to aid in the fight against breast cancer is often highlighted. We really can’t continue like this because our youths will pay the price. Seems this man will be one of those who will hear from his creator “well done”
My condolences to the bereaved.
From the death of others can the living learn!
Needed antivirals meds: IVM or HCQ with Zinc +
antibiotics: doxycycline or azithromycin for ppl who took the 2021 experiment & keep getting sick. Plus all of the nutriceuticles vitamins and minerals that boosts the immune system; become friends with a health food store or pharmacy that sells them. Dont wake up dead!
https://www.youtube.com/live/-XNMT9lYM5Y?si=w3xI1raAjb14flAZ
https://www.youtube.com/live/ImX11GPuWcA?si=AREiqH20_w8XK-wi
Response to Vaccines kill: I wish people would stop with this anti-vax crap. Billions took the Covid vaccine. Unless you can show me facts that at least 50 million have died as a result of the vaccine, shut the hell up. All the top Medical proctioners in Antigua advised that the covid vaccine should be taken. The people who died had underlying issues because people like the conspiracy theorists know everything. That is why our hospital is now doing dialysis daily and still cannot cope with the number of persons. Continue to do all the unhealthy things and then blame everyone else.
Dr. Duncan was a great and caring doctor and a superb surgeon. Do not taint his legacy, achievements and contribution, with your uneducated, conspiracy nonsense.
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My left stroke just went viral
Right stroke put lil’ baby in a spiral
Soprano C, we like to keep it on a high note
It’s levels to it, you and I know
Tell ’em, be humble (hol’ up)
Sit down (hol’ up, hol’ up, lil’, hol’ up)
Be humble (hol’ up)
Sit down (hol’ up, sit down, lil’, sit down, lil’)
To all the negative people commenting on the death of Dr. Albert Duncan, I can honestly say you could not have known him well. I worked side by side with Albert for many years and have known him to be a caring and devoted surgeon. He has saved many people with his skill, knowledge, and dedication. My mother was one of those people. I’ve known him to be a joyful, Rey, and upstanding to all he encountered. As a surgical technician that works with him for many years and as a friend who came to consider him like one of my own brother; I am honored deeply saddened by his passing. Rest in peace Albert until I meet you again. Love Always to you and you family. Respectfully Suzette Leslie
Deepest condolences to his loved ones. So sad.
Many of you people are menaces to our society. How nasty can one be? Your time is coming. Just wait. You will never see.
“Take your rest, thy good and humble servant.”
Duncan 2024
Everyone is entitled to their opinions Those that are on the outside looking in and not understanding what is going on inside. And those that are on the inside feeling the Blunt of everything.
IF U KNOW YOU KNOW
To those who a judging, keep on doing so…I hope it is not a projection of yourself. Dr Duncan served the world well. Those who he trained and those who worked with him would say what a privilege it was to be in the company in one of the best clinician. He truly cared about his patients. For the angry people out there, sorry for that emotion. You sound very disappointed for some reason or the other but I do know is not because of his work. So my advise to you is to stop. Don’t cry fowl when things do go your way. Dr Duncan, RIP! We are left here to deal with the shit.
Condolences to the Family of Dr Duncan, all his colleagues and friends. To those of us who work closely with him, he will be greatly missed. He imparted so much knowledge freely that we wish we could have more time to learn from him. He served the world well.
To those judging, we ANTIGUAN – for politics and self aggrandizements are ready to destroy anybody and we wonder why Antigua is the way it is. Remember what you claim to see in others is really a reflection of yourself.
Dr Duncan, may Luminous Guides and Angels guides your part back to Paradise. Amen.
Adiues, faithful servant of THE ALMIGHTY.
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