Media Source: Kenyans.co.ke
Date: 28 October 2024
Lukoye Atwoli, Dean of the Aga Khan University's Medical College, has been elected as an international member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). This prestigious recognition, announced during the NAM's annual meeting in October, places him among an elite group of 10 international members and 90 regular members selected for…
Lukoye Atwoli, Dean of the Aga Khan University's Medical College, has been elected as an international member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). This prestigious recognition, announced during the NAM's annual meeting in October, places him among an elite group of 10 international members and 90 regular members selected for their exceptional contributions to health and medicine. The United States’ National Academy of Medicine, based in Washington, D.C., operates as an integral component of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. This esteemed institution helps in addressing critical health challenges and providing expert guidance to policymakers. “This class of new members represents the most exceptional researchers and leaders in health and medicine, who have made significant breakthroughs, led the response to major public health challenges, and advanced health equity,” said NAM President Victor J. Dzau while revealing persons elected to the body.