Congratulations are in order for Prof Miriam Were on being awarded the title of "Knight in the National Order of the Legion of Honour" by the French President.
"Head of the National AIDS Control Council Miriam Were has once again been honoured for her contribution in fighting HIV and AIDS. A letter obtained by The Nation says France’s President Nicolas Sarkozy had signed a decree conferring upon Prof Were the title of Knight in the National Order of the Legion of Honour. The letter was signed by Mr Alain Joyandet, a top French government official. This award is considered the highest decoration in France. "
Source: Daily Nation, Thursday 18 December 2008
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