Doctor Tom Catena who works 24/7 in Nuba Mountains, Sudan, became the laureate of Aurora Prize 2017. Renowned singer Charles Aznavour announced the decision made by the selection Committee.
Doctor Tom Catena who works 24/7 in Nuba Mountains, Sudan, became the laureate of Aurora Prize 2017. Renowned singer Charles Aznavour announced the decision made by the selection Committee.
The Award ceremony ended late at night on Sunday, accompanied by numerous emotional moments. The winner of this year’s humanitarian award Tom Catena received 100 thousand dollar award, and 1 million dollar to continue his work through three companies he will choose himself. Tom Catena was among nominees for Aurora Prize 2016, however he could not make it to Armenia in order not to leave hundreds of patients back in Nuba unattended. This year, however, Aurora team provided three Armenian doctors to replace doctor Tom in Nuba Mountains, making it possible for him to travel to Armenia and partake in the Award ceremony.