Submissions for the State of Kuwait Prize for the Control of Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases ...

The State of Kuwait Prize for the Control of Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean Region is one of several Foundation awards, administered by the World Health Organization, which acknowledges the work of well-known scientists, researchers or dedicated people who have greatly contributed to the advancement of public health.  Purpose The purpose of the prize is to recognize individuals who have made an outstanding contribution in prevention, control or research in one or more of the following disease groups: cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.  Nature of the prize and attribution The prize consists of a bronze medal and a sum of money. The prize is presented to the recipient, or representative thereof, in case of absence, at the Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean by the Committee’s Chairman. Eligibility The Prize will be awarded to one or more persons for making an outstanding contribution in prevention, control and research in one or more of the following disease groups: cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Current and former members of the WHO Secretariat shall not be eligible to receive the Prize nor should the candidature of a deceased person be submitted to the Foundation Committee, unless death occurs after the nomination has been made. A candidate who has been previously awarded, and has been re-nominated after several years, will only be eligible if a new contribution has been mad...
Source: WHO EMRO News - Category: Middle East Health Source Type: news