Welcomed by the people of Fukushima
Welcomed by the people of Fukushima
(In front of the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Hall)


Welcome Dinner hosted by the Governor of Fukushima
Welcome Dinner hosted by
the Governor of Fukushima



Lecture by Dr. Brian Greenwood
Lecture by Dr. Brian Greenwood


Panel Discussion among the Laureates and the Coordinator
Panel Discussion among
the Laureates and the Coordinator


commemorative photography with Mr. Norio Fukurome
commemorative photography
with Mr. Norio Fukutome

Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize "Fukushima Program"
Thursday 29th and Friday 30th May 2008




      29th May

      [Visit of the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Hall]

      [Welcome Dinner hosted by the Governor of Fukushima]


      30th May

      [Commemorative Lecture by the Laureates]

       *Opening Remarks by Mr. Sato, Governor of Fukushima

       *Presentation of the Certificate for International Goodwill Ambassador of
         Fukushima Prefecture by the Governor

       *Commemorative Lecture by the Laureates:
              Dr. Brian Greenwood "AFRICA NEEDS MEDICAL RESEARCH"

              Prof. Miriam K. Were "FROM PUBLIC TOILETS TO HEALTH CLINICS"
                              (whole text) 879 [KB](PDF)  (former part) 294 [KB](PDF)  (latter part) 291 [KB](PDF)

       *Panel Discussion among the Laureates and the Coordinator, Mr. Norio Fukutome
              "Succeeding the Hideyo Noguchi Spirit"

       *Song by Prof. Were "This is the Moment of Precious First Born"


      [Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Ceremony]

      [Visit of Hideyo Noguchi Youth Museum]

      [Tour of Tsurugajyo Castle]







Visit of Hideyo Noguchi Youth Museum
Visit of Hideyo Noguchi Youth Museum



commemorative photography with Tsurugajyo Cathle in the background
commemorative photography with Tsurugajyo Cathle in the background





In front of the Dr. Noguchi's house of birth
In front of the Dr. Noguchi's house of birth


Presentation of the Certificate for International Goodwill Ambassador of Fukushima Prefecture by the Governor
Presentation of the Certificate for
International Goodwill Ambassador of
Fukushima Prefecture by the Governor

Lecture by Prof. Miriam Were
Lecture by Prof. Miriam Were


African song and dance performed by Prof. Were
African song and dance performed
by Prof. Were

Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Ceremony
Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Ceremony

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