Arata Kochi
Arata Kochi
Arata Kochi (pronunciation: Ah-rah-tah Ko-chi) is a renowned Japanese physician and public health expert, best known for his work in the field of malaria eradication.
Etymology
The name "Arata" is of Japanese origin and means "new, fresh". "Kochi" is a common Japanese surname.
Career
Arata Kochi began his career as a physician in Japan, where he gained recognition for his work in public health. He later joined the World Health Organization (WHO), where he led the Global Malaria Programme. Under his leadership, the WHO implemented new strategies and policies to combat malaria, which have had a significant impact on reducing the global burden of the disease.
Related Terms
- Malaria: A life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
- World Health Organization: A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arata Kochi
- Wikipedia's article - Arata Kochi
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