About The Kiyoshi Kurokawa Award

The Kiyoshi Kurokawa Award was established as part of HGPI’s 20th-anniversary initiatives in 2024. Since its founding in 2004, HGPI has worked as an independent think tank with the mission of achieving citizen-centered health policy. This award reflects the vision and legacy of HGPI’s Honorary Chairman for Life, Kiyoshi Kurokawa, who played a central role in launching and guiding the organization.

Kiyoshi Kurokawa has been instrumental in bringing together diverse stakeholders and providing policy options with a global perspective. His dedication to principles such as “independence,” “neutrality,” and “feasibility” has earned HGPI recognition both in Japan and abroad. The Kiyoshi Kurokawa Award embodies his commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders while creating a platform for global innovation in health policy.

[About the this award]

The Kiyoshi Kurokawa Award was created to honor young leaders who are driving transformative changes in health policy. It seeks to amplify their impact, spreading their influence from the Asia-Pacific region to the global stage. The award celebrates individuals and organizations that demonstrate:

- Innovation: Developing novel approaches and solutions that challenge existing frameworks.
- Impact: Delivering measurable, positive outcomes for both local and global communities.
- Future Vision: Envisioning and working toward sustainable changes that address long-term challenges.

The 3rd(2026) Kiyoshi Kurokawa Award Call for Nominations

Eligibility	Individuals or organizations that are nominated must meet both of the following two conditions to be considered eligible: They must be individuals (researchers, healthcare providers, etc.) or organizations in areas or fields related to healthcare, including clinical practice, research, or policy and that are based in the Asia-Pacific region. When the nominee is an individual, they must be up to around age 40 (of any nationality or gender). Organizations may be up to around ten years of establishment.
Application format	Eligible parties must be nominated by a third party.
How to submit a nomination	During the nomination period, those providing nominations must submit the following items via the application form: Letter of recommendation Summary of accomplishments (Describe the nominee’s research findings, professional achievements, and contributions to health policy in 1,000 Japanese characters or 500 words or less. If available, attach up to ten relevant papers, reports, and other such materials in PDF format.) Curriculum Vitae for the nominee (In 1,000 Japanese characters or 500 words or less.)
Application deadline	Thursday, October 1, 2026
Selection	Recipients will be selected by the HGPI Kiyoshi Kurokawa Award Selection Committee. The recipient(s) of the main award will be presented with a certificate and commemorative trophy. A supplementary award will also be presented.
Announcement of recipients	Recipients will be notified by March 2027.
Award Secretariat	The HGPI Kiyoshi Kurokawa Award Secretariat E-mail: kurokawa-award@hgpi.org

The 1st(2024) Kiyoshi Kurokawa Award Recipient

Renzo R. Guinto (Associate Professor, SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (SDGHI), Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore)

Dr. Renzo R. Guinto, MD, DrPH is a Filipino physician currently serving as Associate Professor at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (SDGHI) at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore. A global leader in climate and health, Dr. Guinto is widely recognized as a pioneer in the interdisciplinary field of planetary health. His groundbreaking work focuses on climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable healthcare systems, the mental health impacts of climate change, and the intersections between climate, migration, and health.

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The 2nd(2025) Kiyoshi Kurokawa Award Recipient

Fiona Kupe(Consultant Paediatrician and Head of Child Health, National Capital District Provincial Health Authority)

Dr. Fiona Kupe is a paediatrician from Papua New Guinea, currently serving as Consultant Paediatrician and Head of Child Health at the National Capital District Provincial Health Authority in Port Moresby. A recognized emerging leader and vaccine champion, she is devoted to strengthening health systems and improving the quality of child health services in Papua New Guinea and across the Asia-Pacific region.

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