Japan unveils award to honor medical researchers working for Africa

TOKYO, Japan - Alpha Oumar Konare (L), chairman of the African Union Commission, and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi pose for photos prior to their talks in Tokyo on July 25. Koizumi later announced the establishment of an award named after Japanese scientist Hideyo Noguchi to honor medical researchers and personnel working for Africa. (Pool photo)

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