The World Health Organisation has recognised six individuals and institutions for exceptional contributions to primary healthcare and global public health at the 79th World Health Assembly.
The World Health Organisation has honoured six laureates for their outstanding contributions to primary healthcare and global public health during the 79th World Health Assembly, held on Wednesday.
The awards were presented by Assembly President Víctor Lajam and WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus. “The 2026 prizes celebrate dedication to primary health care, reducing inequities, and health for all,” the global health body said.
The awards presented included the Sasakawa Health Prize, UAE Health Foundation Prize, Sheikh Sabah Prize, SingHealth Award, Dr LEE Prize and Nelson Mandela Award. Winners included ASACOBA in Mali, Worawit Tontiwattanasap of Thailand, Bruno Vellas and SingHealth in France and Singapore, Mohammad Abul Faiz in Bangladesh, and Amr Kandeel in Egypt.
The year 2026 also marked 20 years since former WHO Director-General LEE Jong-wook died during the Assembly, with the Dr LEE Jong-wook Memorial Prize awarded in his honour.
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