The decades-long activism of these physicians has contributed to the implementation of the universal health coverage (UHC) in Thailand in 2002, benefiting the country’s rural communities as a result.
A former Ramon Magsaysay (RM) awardee leaves a legacy of service and integrity with his passing away on Wednesday, August 21, a day after he suffered a stroke, according to statements from various groups who had been witnesses to his life.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) celebrated its 65th anniversary with the launch of a commemorative book series highlighting the life and works of Ramon Magsaysay Awardees.
“We are all created unequal. Providing and ensuring inclusive healthcare is a social responsibility, not a favour or kindness to be bestowed on anyone,” said Dr. Ravi Kannan
“I am referring to the growing movement of women who believe in their power to be involved and become agents of change. It had not been easy for many women to say, with confidence, “I have the power!”, said Coronel-Ferrer
"The Ramon Magsaysay Award is focusing on three things: inspiring our global audience through the lives and work of our Magsaysay Laureates; interconnecting them with the next generation of leaders in Asia, and igniting action through creative collaborations with like-hearted partners,"said d Susanna B. Afan, president of the foundation.
Theme for this year’s Awards is ‘Greatness of Spirit, Beyond Borders,’ a perfect reflection of the transformative work and inspiring lives of our 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees
For her “passion and life-long devotion to the scientific profession,” Dr. Firdausi Qadri, 70, is honored with this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award, dubbed as Asia’s counterpart of the Nobel Prize.
A fisherman from the southern Philippines, an Indonesian media group, a scientist from Bangladesh, a Pakistani entrepreneur, and a humanitarian worker are this year’s winners of the Ramon Magsaysay Award, dubbed as Asia’s Nobel Prize.
