The Virchow Prize 2024, awarded under the High Patronage of the President of the German Bundestag, comes with a prize of 500,000 € in recognition of significant contributions towards safeguarding human and planetary health.
On July 15, 2024, Lucy Gilson and Johan Rockström will be honored with the Virchow Prize 2024 for their comprehensive and systems-based approach to protecting human and planetary health.
Both recipients are committed to promoting human well-being and sustainability, understanding the interconnectedness of health, environmental, and social systems. They are collectively working towards a more resilient, healthier, and fairer world, in line with the Virchow Prize’s values of human rights, solidarity, and equity as part of the United Nations 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals.
Lucy Gilson is the head of the Health Policy and Systems Division at Cape Town University in South Africa and also holds the position of Professor of Health Policy and Systems at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in the UK. Through her research, Gilson aims to bring about transformative change in governance, making it more sustainable, resilient, and just. She advocates for people-centered health systems and works to translate strategy into tangible improvements on the ground through innovative and consistent approaches. Her efforts have led to significant progress towards universal health coverage and equitable access to quality healthcare.
Johan Rockström is a leading figure in climate impact research, holding positions at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany and Stockholm University in Sweden. He also serves as Chief Scientist of Conservation International in the United States. Rockström is known for his work on the planetary boundaries framework, which sets out the safe limits for human activity to ensure sustainable and responsible living for future generations. This concept addresses key issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, freshwater use, and nutrient cycles, all of which have direct implications for public health.
Gilson and Rockström’s call for a comprehensive and interconnected approach to health has had a significant impact on global policy and offers a scientific foundation for addressing a wide range of health issues worldwide. Their work shows that collaborative, interdisciplinary research can lead to meaningful advancements in working towards the shared objective of „Health for All.”
Every year, the Virchow Foundation, a non-profit organization, presents the Virchow Prize. The 2024 Award Ceremony will take place on October 12 at Berlin City Hall, under the high patronage of German Bundestag President, Bärbel Bas. For further details, visit virchowprize.org
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