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Call for 2011 Kochon Prize Nominations

2 Jun 2011
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Stop TB Partnership – Kochon Prize
2011 Call for Nominations

Stop TB Partnership Kochon Prize

The Stop TB Partnership Kochon Prize supports the global fight against tuberculosis (TB). The Prize, consisting of a medal and US$ 65 000, is awarded once a year to persons, institutions, or organizations that have made a highly significant contribution to combating TB.

The Stop TB Partnership Secretariat is currently receiving nominations for the 2011 Kochon Prize, to be awarded at the 42nd Union World Conference on Lung Health.

Deadline for submitting nominations: 31 July 2011

For information on nomination criteria and on submitting nomination, visit the Kochon Prize web site: http://www.stoptb.org/global/awards/kochon/default.asp.

For further information, contact stoptbprize@who.int.

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