Alex Coutinho

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

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