The 77th World Health Assembly celebrated outstanding contributions to public health with awards presented to eight individuals and institutions.
Dr. Edwin Dikoloti, President of the World Health Assembly, and Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, recognized winners from Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and the Western Pacific.
The awards acknowledged exceptional work in immunization, cervical cancer prevention, death registry systems, geriatrics, health promotion, tobacco control, and family health. The winners’ efforts have made a significant impact on global health, saving lives and improving healthcare systems.
Winners of the 2024 prizes
Dr LEE Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health 2024 laureate: Dr Bader Al-Rawahi, Oman.
Sasakawa Health Prize 2024 laureate: Dr Doreen Ramogola-Masire, Botswana.
United Arab Emirates Health Foundation Prize 2024 prize winner: the National Death Registry System, Saudi Arabia.
His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Prize for Research in Health Care for the Elderly and in Health Promotion:
The 2024 Prize was jointly awarded to the Chinese Geriatrics Society, China, and Dr Ahmed Hamed Saif Al Wahaibi, Oman.
Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion:
The 2024 award was jointly bestowed to Professor Bontle Mbongwe, Botswana and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), India.
Ihsan Doğramacı Family Health Foundation Prize: The 2024 winner: Dr Jamila Taiseer Yasser Al Abri, Oman.
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