James G. Hakim Global Health Award

Sponsored by Afrehealth, CUGH, and the Fogarty International Center

Dr. James G. Hakim (1954-2021) was an acclaimed researcher and professor and a profoundly important leader in advancing medical research and education in Africa. He was the Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, a founding member of AFREhealth, a member and esteemed partner to CUGH, and a longstanding, prominent grantee of the Fogarty International Center.

To celebrate the tremendous scientific and public health accomplishments that mark the prolific career of Dr. Hakim and memorialize the loss of this great humanitarian, we are establishing an award in his name.

Sponsors:

Award:

  • Waived registration fee at the CUGH annual meeting

  • Travel support

  • Recognition at the meeting

Eligibility: The award will be given to a health field trainee or early-career health professional who is:

  1. Currently enrolled in a degree-granting educational program from an accredited African university, OR no more than five years from receiving a terminal degree (at the time of abstract submission);

  2. AND is a citizen of an African country;

  3. AND has a primary professional affiliation with an Africa-based institution.

Selection: The main selection criterion will be the highest score on an abstract submitted for the CUGH annual meeting as judged routinely by the annual meeting Scientific Committee, usually at least three months before the annual meeting, which will allow time to organize sponsored travel. A panel of one representative each from AFREhealth, CUGH, and FIC will confirm the selectee’s eligibility and make the final selection. Note: In the event of a tie, more than one award may be given, pending availability of funds. Additional criteria may be used to make a final award, e.g., potential professional impact of the awardee, other concurrent CUGH awards, and diversity vis a vis other awardees.