Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize
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The Fifth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Award Ceremony
On August 22, the Fifth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Award Ceremony was held at Meiji Kinenkan.
Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Impact Report issued
We have published the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Impact Report, which chronicles the history and future of the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize.
It introduces the achievements of past laureates and the future prospects for healthcare in Africa.
- Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Impact Report（Japanese, English, and French）（PDF6.28MB）
- Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Impact Report Leaflet（English）（PDF1.35MB）
- Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Impact Report Leaflet（French）（PDF1.43MB）
Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Newsletter No.22 issued
Laureates of the Fifth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize have been selected! Please see the following site for details:
- Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Newsletter No.22 issued
- Aug. 22, 2025
- The Fifth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Award Ceremony
- Jun. 27, 2025
- Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Newsletter No.22 issued
- The Fifth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize
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- The Third Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize
- The Second Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize
- The First Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize
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【Press Release】
Laureates of the Fifth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize
The winners of the 5th Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize have been selected.
Who is Dr. Hideyo Noguchi?
"I shall not return to my native home if I do not achieve my objective."
This is the phrase Dr. Hideyo Noguchi inscribed on the pillar of his parents’ home when he decided to come up to Tokyo.
Seisaku Noguchi (Dr. Noguchi’s childhood name) who got his left hand burned seriously at the age of 1 got to know medical wonderfulness, after undergoing Dr. Kanae Watanabe's operation at the age of 15, and he aspired after the professional medical career.
A young man Seisaku who changed his name in “ Hideyo “ at the age of 21 " was supported by many people, came to play active role in the world, and left many results.
His great efforts and courage dedication to medical studies are the origin of Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize.
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HIDEYO NOGUCHI AFRICA PRIZE
The Awarding Ceremony of the First Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize was held in May 2008. The Prize marks the 80th anniversary of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi's death. The Second Ceremony was held in June 2013 in Yokohama and the Third Ceremony, in August 2019 in Tokyo.
The award ceremony of the Fourth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize hosted by Prime Minister was organized at the Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) held in Africa (Tunisia) on August 27 and 28, 2022.
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The donation fund was established to finance the award money that is contributed primarily by the Government of Japan. The donation fund is also open to the public for donation and contribution.
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Office of Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize, Cabinet Office
1-11-39 Nagata-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0014, Japan.
Tel: +81-3-5501-1774