2017-05-17
Special Hyogo Prefecture Award Given to Former WKC Director Alex Ross
Today, Alex Ross, Director of the WHO Kobe Centre (WKC) from 2011 to 1 May 2017, was awarded with the annual 2017 “Hyogo Prefecture Award for Contribution to International Cooperation” for efforts benefitting the citizens of Hyogo.
This is the first time a WKC official has received this award. Mr Ross said “I am deeply honoured and thankful to Governor Ido and Hyogo Prefecture for this Award, and their longstanding support of the WHO Kobe Centre. I accept it recognizing the efforts and dedication of all of the Centre’s staff to advance global health and to translate lessons for and from Hyogo Prefecture to the world.” Hyogo and Kobe are global leaders in innovations for supporting older populations, sustainable health systems and emergency preparedness.