Background
Abel, Rajaratnam was born on September 11, 1945 in Prakasapuram, India. Son of Sithambara and Kani Abel.
Abel, Rajaratnam was born on September 11, 1945 in Prakasapuram, India. Son of Sithambara and Kani Abel.
Doctor of Medicine, Christian Medical College, 1971; Master in Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, 1981.
Physician, Scheer Memorial Hospital, Banepa, Nepal, 1971-1972; physician, Seventh Day Adventist Hospital, Ranchi, India, 1972-1977; physician, Seventh Day Adventist Hospital, Nuzvid, India, 1977-1978; chief medical officer RUHSA program, CMCH, Vellore, India, 1978-1984; department head RUHSA, CMCH, Vellore, since 1984. Treasurer Navjeevan Seva Mandal, Ranipet, India, since 1985. Vice president Tamil Nadu Volunteer Health Association, Madras, India, since 1995.
Member District Pollution Control Board, Vellor, since 1993. Member Indian Public Health Association (life), Nutrition Society India (life), New York Academy of Sciences, Delta Omega (Alpha chapter, life).
Married Jolly Samuel, June 25, 1975. Children: Sherene, Rufus.