PHA-Exchange> Olle Hansson Award

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Olle Hansson Award

To recognize the work of an individual from a developing country who best 
demonstrates the qualities of Olle Hansson in promoting the rational use of 
drugs.

 

'It is time to act! It is time to act for all of us who believe in human 
dignity and justice'.

- Olle Hansson

Olle Hansson



The Award is named in honour of Olle Hansson, a Swedish paediatric neurologist 
internationally known for his advocacy of SMON victims who were paralyzed or 
blinded after using clioquinol, an antidiarrhoeal drug. Olle Hansson was a 
powerful campaigner against unethical promotion and marketing of drugs. In 
many ways, he represented the conscience of the medical profession. His 
influence was felt not only in Sweden and Japan, which have thousands of SMON 
victims, but also in Europe and developing countries. Olle Hansson will be 
remembered by all who campaign for the rational use of drugs.

Although he died of cancer on May 23, 1985, at the age of 49, he remains a 
continuing source of inspiration for public interest workers everywhere. May 
23 is commemorated each year as 'Olle Hansson Day'.

The Award was first given in 1987. The recipients included Dr Mira Shiva of 
India, Dr Alfredo Bengzon of the Philippines and Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak of 
USM, Malaysia.

Nominations
Nominations are invited for the Olle Hansson Award. This Award for 2006 
recognizes the work of an individual from a developing country who has 
contributed the most to:

.     Promoting the concepts of essential drugs and their rational use, and

.    Increasing the awareness among consumers of the dangers of irrational and 
hazardous drugs.

Nominations for the award, which can come from any individual or organization, 
should contain:

1.  A one-page biodata of the candidate (including educational background, 
positions held, affiliations, honours and awards).
2.   A 500-word statement of the nominee's qualities and achievements in the 
field of rational drug use. Please provide documentation of work done.
3.   A recent photograph of the nominee.

4.   The nominator's name, affiliation and address.

Closing Date
Nominations will close on 30th March 2006.

Announcement
The recipient will be chosen by an international panel of judges, and named on 
Olle Hansson Day, May 23 2006.

The Prize
The award, which is given annually, carries a price of US$2,000 and a 
commemorative certificate.

Management
The Olle Hansson Award Fund is managed by Health Action International Asia - 
Pacific (HAIAP) which is the Asia - Pacific arm of the HAI global network.

HAIAP is a network of organizations and individuals involved in health and 
pharmaceutical issues.  HAIAP upholds health as a fundamental human right and 
aspires for a just and equitable world in which there will be among others 
regular access to essential medicines to all who need them.  HAIAP actively 
promotes the concept of Essential Drugs their rational and economic use 
through advocacy, research education and action campaigns.

Please send nominations to:

The Communications and Information Officer

Health Action International Asia - Pacific
5 Frankfurt Place, Colombo 4
Sri Lanka

Tel: 9411 2554353
Fax: 9411 2554570
E-mail: passanna at haiap.org or hai at haiap.org




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