“Grandpa Sugar Pill” Honored at UNESCO Headquarters Centenary Commemoration of Gu Fangzhou Held in France

On July 16, the launch ceremony of the event themed A Century of Legacy, A Future of Shared Prosperity – Commemorative Event for the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Gu Fangzhou was held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Jointly organized by the China Association for Science and Technology, the National Commission of the People's Republic of China for UNESCO, and the Permanent Delegation of the People's Republic of China to UNESCO, the activity gathered more than 100 representatives from UNESCO, permanent delegations of Cambodia, Italy and other countries to UNESCO, the Institut Pasteur, the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, as well as top Chinese and foreign universities and public health research institutions. This international exchange platform served to celebrate the spirit of scientists, showcase the commitment and sense of duty of Chinese medical science and technology workers, and share the compelling stories of Chinese scientists with a global audience.