Dr Dhanalakshmi, a 54-year-old dentist in Abu Dhabi, was found dead in her apartment after failing to report to work for two days.
The body of Dr Dhanalakshmi, a Kannur native from India's Kerala, was discovered after concerned friends alerted authorities, having not heard from her in two days.
Many described her as a positive, caring individual who went above and beyond to advocate for public health.
The cause of death still remains unclear.