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Overview
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, and/or governmental or nongovernmental organizations whose contributions to the improvement of public health should reflect the will of Dr LEE Jong-wook, the sixth WHO Director General who dedicated his life to the underprivileged, as per the Statutes and the Guidelines for the Prize. The Prize aims at rewarding work that has extended far beyond the call of normal duties.
It consists of a plaque from the Founder and a sum of money which will not exceed US$ 100 000.
The Prize is awarded at a special ceremony during a plenary of the World Health Assembly. It is presented by the President of the World Health Assembly, together with the Director-General of the WHO and a representative of the foundation.
Speakers
 | Hyejin Jung Director of LEE Jong-wook Academy Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) |
 | Il-Soo Ha President Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) |
 | Margaret Chan Director-General Emeritus of the World Health Organization Founding Dean of Vanke School of Public Health at Tsinghua University |
 | Antoine Flahault Director of the institute of Global Health President of the Geneva Health Forum |
 | Youngmee Jee Commissioner Korea Disease Control Agency |
 | Jerome Kim Director-General International Vaccine Institute |
 | Suraya Dalil Director, Special Programme on Primary Health Care World Health Organization |
Organizer
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.
To get more information about the Dr LEE Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health https://apps.who.int/gb/awards/e/Lee.html
More information will be announced in April 2025
