Honors
- Légion d'honneur, Chevalier, 2008—France.
- Queen Elizabeth II Gold Medal for Outstanding Contributions to International Public Health and Supporting the health needs of disadvantaged people, 2007 United Kingdom.
- Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS), 2005 - Kenya.
- Medal of the Italian Cabinet, 2006 - Italy.
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