May 23, 2025
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
(Cocktail luncheon prior to the event)
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, or governmental and non-governmental organizations whose outstanding contributions to public health reflect Dr LEE’s vision and commitment. In accordance with the Prize Statutes and Guidelines, it aims at rewarding work that has extended far beyond the normal call of duty.
The Prize consists of a plaque from the Founder and a monetary award of up to USD 100,000.
The Prize will be awarded to this year’s Laureate during a special ceremony held at Campus Biotech in the framework of the Geneva Health Forum. The presentation will be jointly conducted by:
Prof Antoine Flahault, Director of the Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva
President, Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH)
Director-General Emeritus of the World Health Organization (WHO), Founding Dean of Vanke School of Public Health at Tsinghua University
Director, Institute of Global Health,
Co-President, Geneva Health Forum (GHF)
Director-General, International Vaccine Institute (IVI)
Director, Special Programme on Primary Health Care, World Health Organization (WHO)
The Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) is committed to advancing global health through international collaboration and sustainable development. Founded to honor the legacy of Dr Lee Jong-wook, the former Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), KOFIH partners with countries around the world to strengthen healthcare systems, enhance medical education, and improve public health services.
For 17 years, KOFIH has proudly awarded the Dr LEE Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health, celebrating exceptional contributions to global health and public service. As the organizer of the Dr LEE Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health Laureate Lecture and Dialogue, KOFIH unites health leaders to exchange insights and drive impactful solutions for a healthier world. Through this platform, we continue Dr. Lee’s vision of equitable healthcare for all.
For further information : https://www.kofih.org/en/index.do
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Established in 2006 by the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE), the Geneva Health Forum (GHF) is a Swiss not-for-profit initiative that brings together a diverse range of stakeholders to discuss and address global health challenges.
The GHF plays a pivotal role in the global health landscape, as a neutral and inclusive platform, fostering dialogue and collaboration among key players in the field, including policymakers, representatives from academia, civil society, and the private sector.
Its core mission is to facilitate constructive dialogue among these global health actors, which, in turn, contributes to the improvement of health policies and access to care worldwide. The Geneva Health Forum proudly collaborates with some of the most prominent international organizations based in Geneva.
