Vale Dr Harry Nespolon

The health sector was shocked and saddened by the untimely passing of Dr Harry Nespolon. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners President passed away in July following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

A Sydney-based GP and practice owner, Dr Nespolon was elected RACGP President in July 2018 on the strength of a long career successfully leading membership-based organisations. He quickly became a familiar face as the spokesperson for the RACGP, working tirelessly to advocate on behalf of the profession and Australia’s 41,000-plus GPs.

He displayed extraordinary leadership during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, advocating on behalf of GPs and the general practice profession to ensure Australia’s primary health clinicians can deliver patients the best possible care. He was fundamental to the college’s successful efforts in helping to expand telehealth for all patients and bring about the most far-reaching change for general practice in a generation.

We extend our condolences to Harrys’ family.