Fukushima Program - The laureates visited Fukushima where Dr. Noguchi was born and raised
Fukushima Program Day 1 - June 2nd, 2013
Welcome Event by Town of Inawashiro and Visit to the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Hall
Children of Inawashiro town welcomed the laureates and presented bouquets of flowers at the entrance ofthe Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Hall
The laureates visited the house where Dr. Hideyo Noguchi was born
The laureates talking with children of Inawashiro town, Fukushima
Left: Dr. Peter Piot Right: Dr. Alex G. Coutinho
The laureates observed the exhibitions of the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Hall
Left: Dr. Peter Piot Right: Dr. Alex G. Coutinho
Children gave the laureates a hearty send‐off at the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Hall
(Pictures by:The Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Association)
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The symposium was conducted by high school students of Aizu Wakamatsu City. The laureates answered questions from students and sent messages to the students. Dr. Peter Piot's message was "Think ahead - counter injustices" and Dr. Alex G. Coutinho's was “Think globally ‐ act locally".
(Pictures by :Aizu Wakamatsu City)
Presentation of the certificate of "Honorary Goodwill Ambassador of Fukushima"
Mr. Yuhei SATO, Governor of Fukushima Prefecture presented the certificate of "Honorary Goodwill Ambassador of Fukushima"
Fukushima Program Day 2 - June 3rd, 2013
Visit to the Tsuruga Castle
The laureates visited the Tsuruga Catsle
Visit to Okuma junior high school
Students of Okuma junior high school made qustions for the laureates. The laureates answered them and enjoyed discussion with the students
(Pictures by Okuma junior high school)
Left: Dr. Coutinho at the class room Right: Students and the laureates
Memorial Gathering for Dr. Hideyo Noguchi at the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Park
The laureates offered flowers to the statue of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi at the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Park
Visit to Memorial House for Young Dr. Hideyo Noguchi
The laureates visited former Kaiyo hospital. Young Noguchi had an operation on his left hand by Dr. Kanae Watanabe, head doctor of Kaiyo Hospital. Then he dicided to be a medical doctor.
Visit to Suehiro Kaeigura sake brewery
The laureates visited Suehiro Kaeigura sake brewery where Dr. Noguchi's brother worked and Dr. Noguchi's mother visited to have a rest during her work.
Meeting with Fukushima Medical University’s Staffs at Aizu Medical Center
The laureates had a meeting and exchanged opinions with the staff of Aizu Medical Center. After meeting, Dr. Keiji Suzuki, the director of Aizu Medical Center guided the laureates to the facilities of the medical center.