Based on WHO, recipients strengthened well being programs, superior illness management, and expanded healthcare entry for weak populations worldwide.
The World Well being Organisation (WHO) has honoured six laureates for his or her excellent contributions to main healthcare and international public well being throughout the 79th World Well being Meeting.
WHO disclosed this on Wednesday, noting that the awards had been offered by Meeting President Víctor Lajam and Director-Basic Tedros Ghebreyesus.
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“Víctor Lajam and Tedros Ghebreyesus offered the 2026 prizes.
“The 2026 prizes rejoice dedication to main well being care, decreasing inequities, and well being for all,” the worldwide well being physique mentioned.
The assertion mentioned WHO’s Government Board chosen the laureates in February, recognising dedication to scientific excellence and outreach.
Based on WHO, recipients strengthened well being programs, superior illness management, and expanded healthcare entry for weak populations worldwide.
WHO said that 2026 additionally marked 20 years since LEE Jong-wook died throughout the Meeting in 2006.
“The Dr LEE Jong-wook memorial prize for public well being was awarded to honour his legacy,” the assertion added.
It mentioned awards offered included the Sasakawa Well being Prize, UAE Well being Basis Prize, Sheikh Sabah Prize, SingHealth Award, Dr LEE Prize, and Nelson Mandela Award, recognising excellent contributions towards bettering international public well being companies worldwide.
“The winners embody ASACOBA in Mali, Worawit Tontiwattanasap of Thailand, Bruno Vellas and SingHealth in France and Singapore, Mohammad Abul Faiz in Bangladesh, and Amr Kandeel in Egypt,” WHO mentioned.
Based on WHO, public well being prizes are awarded yearly throughout the Meeting to people and establishments worldwide.
It added that just about 100 nominations got here from all six WHO areas, reflecting rising international engagement recognition.
(NAN)