Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize

• What is the "Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize"?
• Greetings from Dr. Kiyoshi KUROKAWA, Chairperson of the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Committee
• Pamphlet of Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize (English) (PDF: 988KB) /  (French) (PDF: 1,039KB)

Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Newsletter No.21 issued

The Laureates of the Fourth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize are decided. Please see the following site for details:
■Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Newsletter No.21 issued
■Bulletin du Prix Hideyo Noguchi pour l’Afrique N° 21 (Français)

The Fifth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Nominations open (deadline Sepember 20th, 2024)

The Fifth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize nominations are open from March 27, 2024. Please see below for the nomination guidelines, nomination forms, and other related information.

• The Fifth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Nominations open

Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Newsletter No.20 issued

The Laureates of the Fourth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize are decided. Please see the following site for details:
■Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Newsletter No.20 issued
■ Bulletin du Prix Hideyo Noguchi pour l’Afrique N° 20 (Français)

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.

Who is Dr. Hideyo Noguchi?

 

Apr. 18, 2024

Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Newsletter No.21 issued

Mar. 27, 2024

The Fifth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Nominations open (deadline Sepember 20th, 2024)

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.

• The Fourth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize
• The Third Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize
• The Second Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize
• The First Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize

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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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