Planning FY 2009 and 2011 to hold symposiums with WHO

Yokohama Action Plan

[4]Encourage and recognize medical research and exemplary medical service practices combating infectious diseases in Africa through the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize.

Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners

● Encourage and recognize medical research and exemplary medical service practices combating infectious diseases and strengthening health systems in Africa through the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize

Potential Resources, Possible Contributions

GoJ (CAO) : Planning FY 2009 and FY 2011 to hold symposiums in cooperation with WHO

Implementing Partners

GoJ（CAO）

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Current Status of Implementation 2009

Country

Africa

Status

Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Memorial Symposium will be held in March in Accra, Ghana. Lectures and panel discussions will be given by eminent stakeholders from all over the world and Africa, which would contribute to enhancing medical research and medical services in Africa.

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Current Status of Implementation 2008

Country

Africa

Status

The First Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Conferment Ceremony was held during the TICAD IV. The Medical Research Category prize was confered to Professor Brian Greenwood, Manson Professor of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and the Medical Services Categroy prize was confered to Professor Miriam Were, Chairman of National AIDS Control Council of Kenya.

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