Event
May 23, 2025
13:30 - 15:30
Geneva Health Forum at World Health Assembly 2025
The Dr LEE Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health was established in 2008 in honour of Dr LEE Jong-wook, the sixth WHO Director-General, who dedicated his life to the underprivileged.
The Prize is awarded to individuals, institutions, or governmental and non-governmental organizations whose outstanding contributions to public health reflect Dr LEE’s vision and commitment. In accordance with the Prize Statutes and Guidelines, it aims at rewarding work that has extended far beyond the normal call of duty.
The Prize consists of a plaque from the Founder and a monetary award of up to USD 100,000.
The Prize will be awarded to this year’s Laureate during a special ceremony held at Campus Biotech in the framework of the Geneva Health Forum. The presentation will be jointly conducted by:
Prof Antoine Flahault, Director of the Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva
President
Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH)
Republic of Korea
Director-General Emeritus
World Health Organization (WHO)
Founding Dean
Vanke School of Public Health at Tsinghua University
China
Director
Institute of Global Health
Co-President
Geneva Health Forum
Switzerland
Director-General
International Vaccine Institute
Republic of Korea
Director, Special Programme on Primary Health Care
World Health Organization
Switzerland
Crédit photo : Flore Pratolini
The Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) is committed to advancing global health through international collaboration and sustainable development. Founded to honor the legacy of Dr Lee Jong-wook, the former Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), KOFIH partners with countries around the world to strengthen healthcare systems, enhance medical education, and improve public health services.
For 17 years, KOFIH has proudly awarded the Dr LEE Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health, celebrating exceptional contributions to global health and public service. As the organizer of the Dr LEE Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health Laureate Lecture and Dialogue, KOFIH unites health leaders to exchange insights and drive impactful solutions for a healthier world. Through this platform, we continue Dr. Lee’s vision of equitable healthcare for all.
For further information : https://www.kofih.org/en/index.do
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