Boris Mints Institute to present 2021 BMI Prize to Dr. John N. Nkengasong

• Author: ALAN ROSENBAUM
• Published date: 06 October 2021
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

One would be hard-pressed to imagine a greater strategic challenge confronting the world today than the corona pandemic, which has caused the deaths of more than 4.8 million people worldwide, and has caused economic, social, and societal upheaval.

In this spirit, the 2021 BMI prize will be awarded to Dr. John N. Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The prize will be presented to Dr. Nkengasong for his substantial efforts in managing the pandemic, his public action focused on practical and applicable solutions, and his impact on global policy.

On October 17, at 16:00 Israel time, 9:00 EST, and 14:00 UK time, the Boris Mints Institute at Tel-Aviv University will present a special webinar, 'The 2021 BMI Prize Award,' featuring the presentation of the award to Dr. Nkengasong by Tel Aviv University President, Prof. Ariel Porat. Prof. Silvia Koton, Chair of the Prize Evaluation Committee, will present the prize laureate. BMI Founder and President Dr. Boris Mints and Prof. Itai Sened, Dean of the Gershon H. Gordon Faculty of Social Sciences and Head of BMI, will offer greetings. The 2021 BMI Prize Laureate, Dr. John N. Nkengasong, Director, CDC Africa, will then accept the award and deliver a keynote lecture.

The Boris Mints Institute...