Statement on Noguchi Africa Prize Recipients

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The Government of Japan announced today that Dr. Brian Greenwood and Dr. Miriam Were are recipients of the inaugural Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prizes. Dr. Tachi Yamada, president of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Global Health Program, made the following statement on the awards:

The 2008 Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prizes recognize two extraordinary individuals who have dedicated their lives to improving health in Africa.

I congratulate Dr. Greenwood and Dr. Were on these well-deserved honors.

Their work has had an enormous impact on addressing the inequity in healthcare throughout the world, one of the greatest challenges faced by humanity today.

I also commend the Government of Japan for establishing this important award. It is a testament to Japan’s long-term commitment to the development of African nations.