Her unexpected death has triggered widespread grief among colleagues, students, and citizens who admired her contribution to healthcare.
Dr. Victoria Bobe served as a senior consultant at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, one of the largest and most important medical facilities in the country.
In addition to her clinical duties, she was also a lecturer at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), where she played a key role in training young doctors and shaping the future of medical practice in Malawi.
According to initial reports, Dr. Bobe was attacked by armed robbers, and the encounter resulted in her tragic death.
Details are still emerging as authorities investigate, but the news has already sent shockwaves through the medical community.
Colleagues describe her as a passionate and devoted doctor who dedicated her life to saving mothers and babies, especially in a country where maternal health remains a major challenge.
Many say she worked long hours, went beyond her duties, and always treated every patient with dignity and respect.
“She was not only a skilled doctor but also a mentor and a mother figure to many of us,” a medical student at KUHeS shared.
“Her death is painful and will leave a gap that cannot be filled.”
Her tragic killing has also ignited concern about the rising insecurity in Malawi, with health workers and other professionals calling for stronger safety measures.
Many fear that if such a highly respected and influential doctor could be killed, then ordinary citizens may be even more vulnerable.
Health organisations and professional associations have condemned the attack and are urging law enforcement agencies to act quickly.
They have called her death a huge loss to the country, not just because of her expertise, but because of the lives she touched and the young doctors she trained.
Dr. Bobe’s colleagues say she was deeply committed to reducing maternal mortality and improving healthcare standards.
She was actively involved in research, teaching, and supporting hospitals in underserved areas.
Her work inspired many young doctors to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology, a field that still has a shortage of specialists in Malawi.
