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.
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