Asia Society President Receives George Institute Honor
NEW YORK, November 23, 2015 – Asia Society President and CEO Josette Sheeran received the John Yu Medal in Beijing on November 20, the George Institute for Global Health reported.
Sheeran delivered the annual John Yu Oration before an audience of business leaders, diplomats, academics and policymakers. In the oration, she argued that China’s past and future progress in healthcare can drive global advancements in healthcare delivery.
“We’re proud we can honour a global leader like Josette Sheeran who has done so much to combat famine and malnutrition,” said Professor Robyn Norton, Principal Director of The George Institute. “As the former head of the World Food Programme, Josette literally helped feed and keep alive hundreds of millions of people around the world.”
“I am deeply honoured to be the recipient of this year’s John Yu Award,” Sheeran said after the Oration. “The health challenges before us require wisdom and innovation only achievable through partnership across sectors and nations. I count myself privileged to have had the opportunity to serve on the frontline of hunger and malnutrition, which are unequivocally winnable battles of our time."
The John Yu Oration is an annual flagship event in The George Institute’s ongoing efforts to improve the lives of millions of people worldwide.