Joseph Zhordania
The life and death led by humans
The story of Joseph Zhordania
The Zhordania Clinic is one of the first specialized gynecological clinics in Georgia, which continues to maintain a leading position in this field to this day. Today, it is a multifaceted medical center, where caring for women's reproductive health is one of the main focuses. The successful history of the clinic is linked to the name of Joseph Jordania. The conversation about him began in the 1960s as a person who selflessly helped countless individuals, and it continues to this day, as the founder of a leading clinic. At the beginning of his career, Jordania headed the obstetrics and gynecology departments of the Kuibyshev and Moscow medical institutes. Later, he was appointed chief gynecologist of the Red Army with the rank of colonel. This was the only gynecological service in the army in history, where 8,000 women were enrolled. The Georgian doctor remained in this position for five years. However, the main mission awaited Joseph in his homeland. In 1958, he established the first scientific-research institute of female physiology and pathology in Europe in Tbilisi, which became known after his death as the Joseph Jordania Institute of Human Reproduction. He developed theoretical-practical ideas for infertility research and a plan to combat childlessness. Apart from the doctor's professional spirit, he was also driven by a great patriotic goal. Joseph wanted to address the population growth problem in Georgia. In this aspect, he also began researching male infertility and laid the foundations for the field of andrology in the country. Joseph's personal qualities and professionalism aided him in his work. He was a highly qualified doctor and a humane individual, who did not leave any patient without attention and assistance. It was said that he was ahead of his time in the development of world medicine. Joseph Jordania dedicated his entire conscious life to helping people, and his final days reflected this devotion. The doctor was returning to Georgia from Brazil in 1962. As his relatives recalled, he spent the entire day before his departure abroad with his 9-year-old son, Kirile. The boy asked his father, "Do you know how to swim? What will you do if the airplane crashes into the water? Will you drown?" This was an innocent question, but Kirile's words proved to be prophetic. At the Galeão Airport in Rio de Janeiro, the "Douglas" airplane was preparing for takeoff when the pilot realized that the aircraft's nose was not turning. After an emergency maneuver, the airplane crashed into the airport wall, crossed over to the neighboring runway, and plunged into the ocean. At first glance, the situation did not seem so dire; however, 15 people lost their lives in the aviation disaster – 1 crew member and 14 passengers. Among them was the renowned Georgian gynecologist and reproductive specialist. Every passenger was supposed to have a life jacket, but there was a little girl on board without a ticket, and perhaps that was why she didn't have a life jacket either. Seeing her, Joseph immediately handed her his own. He didn't know how to swim to make it to the shore and couldn't hold on in the water until the rescuers arrived. As heroically as he worked throughout his life for each individual patient, for the birth of another new life, and for developing new treatment methods, he tragically perished at the age of 67. Joseph Jordania is often remembered as a doctor who dedicated not only his entire life but even his death to the well-being of women and children.

At the beginning of his career, Zhordania headed the obstetrics and gynecology departments at the Kuibyshev and Moscow medical institutes. Later, he was appointed the chief gynecologist of the Red Army with the rank of colonel. This was the only gynecological service in army history, which had 8,000 women registered. The Georgian doctor remained in this position for 5 years. However, the main task awaited Ioseb in his homeland.
In 1958, she laid the foundation in Tbilisi for the first scientific research institute on women's physiology and pathology in Europe, which became known as the Joseph ZhordaniaInstitute of Human Reproduction after her death. She developed theoretical and practical ideas for infertility research and a plan for combating childlessness.

Apart from the professional spirit of the doctor, he was also driven by a strong patriotic objective. Joseph wanted to solve the problem of population growth in Georgia. In this aspect, he also began researching the issue of male infertility and laid the foundation for the field of andrology in Georgia. Joseph's personal qualities and professionalism helped him in his work. He was a highly qualified doctor and, at the same time, a noble person who never left any patient without attention and assistance.
It was said about him that he was ahead of his time in the development of world medicine through his thinking. Joseph Jordania dedicated his entire conscious life to helping people, and his life's end was indeed such. In 1962, the doctor was returning to Georgia from Brazil. According to his acquaintances, before flying abroad, he spent the whole day with his 9-year-old son, Kirile. The child asked his father – if you know how to swim, what will save you if the plane crashes into the water, won’t you die…
