Sir John Crofton Medal in Global Health

This annual medal- named after the late Sir John Crofton, a former College President who was a leading respiratory clinician and pioneer of treatments in tuberculosis- is a new annual medal the College will award to recognise an individual or group’s role in global health.

The inaugural Sir John Crofton Medal in Global Health was presented in September 2026 to Professor Judith Longstaff Mackay, a renowned public health leader known for her global work in tobacco control, particularly in Asia. 

Eligibility

The criteria for the medal include that:
The nominee/group must have: 

• made a measurable contribution to improving healthcare at a global level
• evidence of influencing change in government(s) health policies
• contributed to reducing health inequalities

Selection procedure

Shortlisting is performed by a subgroup of the International Executive Group

Recent Recipients

2026
Professor Judith Longstaff Mackay