The 51st Health Day Held... 241 People Awarded for Contributions to Public Health Improvement

The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Health Promotion Institute announced on the 6th that they will hold the '51st Health Day Commemoration Ceremony' on the 7th and commend 241 individuals who have contributed to the promotion of public health.

Dr. Charles Nabe, a member of the international leprosy relief organization 'Damian Foundation,' is recognized for his contributions, including treating leprosy patients at Sorokdo Hospital in the 1960s using new technologies and transferring advanced medical techniques through medical schools in Jeonnam region, and will be awarded the Moran Medal of the Order of Civil Merit.

Professor Seungjeong Park, Chair Professor at Seoul Asan Medical Center, who received the Dongbaek Medal of the Order of Civil Merit, has achieved world-class research results in the field of cardiovascular interventional procedures for over 30 years. He has greatly contributed to improving patients' quality of life by enabling patients with coronary artery diseases such as angina or myocardial infarction to receive the best treatment without the burden of surgery.

Director Hyunjae Jang of Fatima Clinic has practiced home visits for elderly patients in medical blind spots for 26 years and provided medical benefit opportunities to vulnerable patients, receiving the Mokryeon Medal of the Order of Civil Merit.

Youngah Choi, Local Medical Officer at Seoul Metropolitan Seobuk Hospital, is awarded the Okjo Geunjeong Medal for her contributions in treating homeless people, disabled persons, and undocumented immigrants without prejudice and extensively utilizing public-private cooperation systems to help them become self-reliant in the community.

In addition, ▲ Director Junggon Kim of a Korean Medicine Clinic ▲ Director Hyuntae Kim of the Pharmaceutical Information Center ▲ Senior Head Nurse Youngsoo Chu of Korea University Anam Hospital ▲ Chairman Wonhyun Jo of the Korea Organ and Tissue Donation Agency also receive the National Medal of Honor for their warm-heartedness and strong sense of mission in contributing to the development of health care for vulnerable groups.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare plans to make policy efforts to realize this year's Health Day slogan, 'A Healthy Nation for All, a Happy Republic of Korea.' Vice Minister Minsu Park said, "We will continuously strive to overcome COVID-19, regain healthy daily life, and create a happy society where everyone enjoys lifelong health."

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