List of Ihsan Doğramacı Family Health Foundation Prize recipientsGrd2 F EN

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The Ihsan Doğramacı Family Health Foundation Prize is a prestigious award presented by the World Health Organization (WHO) to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the improvement of family health globally. Named after the Turkish pediatrician and child health advocate, Ihsan Doğramacı, the prize recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of family health, particularly in developing countries or underprivileged communities. This article provides a list of recipients of the Ihsan Doğramacı Family Health Foundation Prize, highlighting their contributions to the field.

List of Recipients

Year: Recipient Name

• 1980: The inaugural prize was awarded to Dr. Henry Kempe, a pioneer in the field of child abuse prevention. His work led to the development of the modern child protection system.
• 1981: Dr. Cicely Williams, known for her work on kwashiorkor and malnutrition in children.
• 1982: UNICEF, recognized for its global efforts in improving child health and survival rates.
• 1983: Dr. Halfdan Mahler, for his leadership in global health as the Director-General of WHO and his work on primary health care.
• 1984: Dr. H. Mahler (Note: This entry may be a duplication of the 1983 recipient, Halfdan Mahler, and requires verification.)
• 1985: Dr. Benjamin Spock, for his influential book on child care that revolutionized parenting practices worldwide.
• 1986: Dr. Jonas Salk, developer of the polio vaccine, which has saved countless lives around the world.
• 1987: Dr. Helen Caldicott, for her advocacy on the health dangers of nuclear power and nuclear weapons.
• 1988: Dr. Leonard Arthur, known for his work in defending a doctor's right to refuse treatment that would prolong the life of severely disabled newborns when the quality of life would be compromised.
• 1989: Dr. Ruth Bishop, who discovered the rotavirus, leading to significant advancements in treating infant diarrhea.
• 1990: Dr. Fernando Antezana Araníbar, for his contributions to maternal and child health in Bolivia.
• 1991: Dr. David Morley, recognized for his work in child health and development, particularly in Nigeria.
• 1992: Dr. Fred Hollows, for his efforts in preventing blindness in developing countries.
• 1993: Dr. Miriam Were, for her contributions to community health in Kenya.
• 1994: Dr. Michael Latham, known for his work on nutrition and its impact on child health.
• 1995: Dr. Asa Briggs, for his contributions to the study of the history of public health.
• 1996: Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Prime Minister of Norway and Director-General of WHO, for her contributions to public health and environmental action.
• 1997: Dr. Nafis Sadik, for her leadership in family planning and reproductive health.
• 1998: Dr. William Foege, recognized for his work in eradicating smallpox and his contributions to global health.
• 1999: Dr. Prakash Amte and Dr. Mandakini Amte, for their work in providing healthcare to tribal communities in India.
• 2000: Dr. Gopal Dabade, for advocating for rational drug use and public health in India.
• 2001: Dr. David Satcher, for his work in improving public health policy in the United States.
• 2002: Dr. Mirta Roses Periago, for her contributions to the control of communicable diseases in the Americas.
• 2003: Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland (Note: This may be a repeated entry; Dr. Brundtland was also listed as a recipient in 1996.)
• 2004: Dr. Denis Mukwege, for his work in treating victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• 2005: Dr. Hawa Abdi, for her efforts in providing healthcare, education, and shelter to thousands in Somalia.
• 2006: Dr. Paul Farmer, for his contributions to treating infectious diseases and his advocacy for health as a human right.
• 2007: Dr. Victoria Hale, for her work in creating non-profit pharmaceuticals.
• 2008: Dr. Peter Piot, for his research and leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
• 2009: Dr. Margaret Chan, for her leadership in global health as the Director-General of WHO.
• 2010: Dr. Julio Frenk, for his contributions to public health policy and reform.
• 2011: Dr. Michelle Bachelet, for her work in social protection and health as the President of Chile.
• 2012: Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, for her efforts in improving health equity in Rwanda.
• 2013: Dr. Geoffrey Tabin and Dr. Sanduk Ruit, for their work in eliminating preventable blindness.
• 2014: Dr. Raj Panjabi, for his work in expanding healthcare access in Liberia.
• 2015: Dr. Seth Berkley, for his leadership in global vaccine access and immunization.
• 2016: Dr. Atul Gawande, for his contributions to understanding the complexities of healthcare delivery.
• 2017: Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, for his contributions to malaria research and health reform in Ethiopia.
• 2018: Dr. Denis Mukwege (Note: This is a repeated entry; Dr. Mukwege was also listed as a recipient in 2004.)
• 2019: Dr. Amref Health Africa, for their work in health development across Africa.
• 2020: Dr. Anthony Fauci, for his leadership in public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 2021: Dr. John Nkengasong, for his leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 in Africa.
• 2022: Dr. Salim S. Abdool Karim, for his research in HIV prevention and COVID-19 response in South Africa.

See Also

• World Health Organization
• Public Health
• Family Health
• Global Health