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.
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.
Honors
- Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize, 2013.
References
- ^ "Dr. Alex Coutinho Awarded Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize" at PRNewswire.com; retrieved 2013-6-2.
- Osaki, Tomohiro. "Belgian, Ugandan win Noguchi prize," Japan Times. 2 June 2013; retrieved 2013-6-2.
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