Alex Coutinho Explained

Alex Coutinho (born 19 June 1959) is a Ugandan physician, public health advocate, academic, and a former executive director of the Infectious Diseases Institute of College of Health Sciences under Makerere University.^[1]

Early life

Coutinho was born in Uganda. He earned a medical degree in Uganda.

Career

Coutinho's career has focused on prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS in Africa.^[1]

Honors

• Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize, 2013.^[2]

External links

• "Dr Alex Coutinho: aid is saving hundreds of thousands of lives" at Guardian.uk

Notes and References

1. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dr-alex-coutinho-awarded-hideyo-noguchi-africa-prize-198250731.html "Dr. Alex Coutinho Awarded Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize" at PRNewswire.com
2. Osaki, Tomohiro. "Belgian, Ugandan win Noguchi prize," Japan Times. 2 June 2013; retrieved 2013-6-2.