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Father Fights Healthcare Reform After Son's Tragic Death

10/8/2025

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Sam Terblanche, a Columbia University junior, died in 2023 after a New York hospital misdiagnosed a viral infection.
His father, Villiers Terblanche, a South African lawyer, left his career to advocate healthcare reform.
Villiers is enrolled in NYU's Master of Science in Health Law and Strategy.
The family faced challenges navigating the medical system after Sam's death.

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Story summary

Sam Terblanche, a Columbia University junior, died in 2023 after a New York hospital misdiagnosed a viral infection.
His father, Villiers Terblanche, a South African lawyer, left his career to advocate healthcare reform.
Villiers is enrolled in NYU's Master of Science in Health Law and Strategy.
The family faced challenges navigating the medical system after Sam's death.