On 28th March, the 9th Matsumoto Award ceremony was held in Tokyo, in recognition of Seiichi Matsumoto, President, Japan Family Planning Association (JFPA), and a pioneer of obstetrics and gynecology in Japan.

Dr. Aso, Dr. Maysumoto and Dr. Katagiri (from left)

To date, 19 medical professionals have been awarded for their contributions to advancing and improving the fields of reproductive health, family planning, contraception and medical technology, and this year, Dr Takeshi Aso, and Dr. Seiichi Katagiri were recognized.

Dr. Aso, former Professor, Tokyo Medical and Dental College, and a member of the board of the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was awarded for his pioneering activities in improving the quality of life of menopausal women in Japan.

Dr. Katagiri of the Aomori Rousai Hospital, was awarded for his local efforts in preventing an countering teenage pregnancy, and for energetically promoting and improving sex education for youths and adolescents.

The selection committee comprised members of JFPA, JOICFP, the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Japanese Society of Fertility and Sterility.