R. Ravi Kannan wins 2023 Ramon Magsaysay award

September 2, 2023

Other 3 winners are–

Korvi Rakshand from Bangladesh

Eugenio Lemos from Timor-Leste

Miriam Coronel-Ferrer from Philippines.

Surgical oncologist Ravi Kannan, Director of the Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (CCHRC) in Assam, is one of the four winners of the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Award and the only one from India.
He is credited with revolutionising cancer treatment in Assam through people-centric and pro-poor healthcare.
Under Dr. Kannan’s leadership, the CCHRC became a full-fledged comprehensive cancer hospital and research centre.
Dr Kannan was also honoured with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award, for his contribution towards the health sector in 2020.

ABOUT RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARD

It is often called the “Nobel Prize of Asia.”
It was established in 1957 and named after Ramon Magasaysay, the third president (1953-57) of Philippines.
Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) honours individuals or organizations in Asia every year for social contribution activities.
Awardees are presented with a certificate, a medallion with an embossed image of Ramon Magsaysay and cash prize.