Nominations are now open for the Fourth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize. This international award recognizes medical research and medical services in Africa and honors change-makers — both individuals and organizations — at the forefront of efforts to combat diseases and improve lives there.
These efforts are more important than ever as the world grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and medical experts and government agencies seek sustainable and equitable health solutions for all nations. Nominations, which must be made by a third party, are open until Aug. 20 for people of any nationality or age. The successful recipients will be announced in 2022.
The prize was named in memory of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi (1876 - 1928), a revered Japanese bacteriologist who devoted his life to the study of infectious diseases. The prize carries on the ideals and aspirations of Dr. Noguchi, who fell victim to yellow fever himself in Accra while conducting research on the disease. The Japanese government established the award in 2006, with prizes awarded in 2008, 2013 and 2019 to coincide with the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). Recipients will receive a citation, medal and ¥100 million (approximately $1 million).