Arata Kochi

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Arata Kochi is a renowned public health expert and former director of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Malaria Programme. He is known for his significant contributions to the field of malaria control and eradication.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Arata Kochi was born in Japan and completed his early education there. He later moved to the United States for his higher studies. He earned his medical degree from the Harvard Medical School and also holds a Master's degree in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health.

Career[edit | edit source]

Kochi started his career at the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1983. He served in various capacities before being appointed as the director of the Global Malaria Programme in 2005. During his tenure, he implemented several innovative strategies to combat malaria, which have been widely recognized and adopted globally.

Kochi is known for his aggressive approach towards malaria eradication. He emphasized the use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs), which have proven to be highly effective in controlling the spread of malaria.

Contributions to Malaria Control[edit | edit source]

Under Kochi's leadership, the Global Malaria Programme made significant strides in malaria control. He played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the WHO's Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016-2030, which aims to reduce malaria mortality rates by at least 90% by 2030.

Kochi also advocated for increased funding for malaria control. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, which has since become a major source of funding for malaria control efforts worldwide.

Recognition[edit | edit source]

Kochi's contributions to the field of malaria control have earned him numerous awards and recognition. He was awarded the Prince Mahidol Award in 2008 for his outstanding contributions to the field of medicine.

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