Ashiedu Keteke Sub-Metro in Accra in Ablekuma West District, Greater Accra Region, Ghana — Coastal Plain (West Africa)
Dr. Hideyo Noguchi
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 21, 2024
1. Dr. Hideyo Noguchi Marker
Dr. Hideyo Noguchi
1876-1928
Japanese bacteriologist and pathologist
Born in Fukushima Prefecture in Japan. After the studies in Kitazato's Institute (Japan) and Pensylvania University (U.S.A), he worked at Rockfeller Institute for Medical Research (U.S.A.) to investigate trachoma, spirochaetes, yellow fever and etc.
He was made honorary doctor by Guayaquil and Quito (Ecador), Yale and Brown (U.S.A.), Paris (France) and Kyoto Imperial (Japan) Universities.
In 1927, arrived in Accra as a regular member of Rockfeller Institute to investigate yellow fever. His studies were practically completed through the co-operation of Dr. William Alexander Young. He died in Accra on May 21, 1928 and Dr. Young also died on May 29, 1928 both of yellow fever.
Erected 1962.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1928.
Location. 5° 32.336′ N, 0° 13.708′ W. Marker is in Accra, Greater Accra Region, in Ablekuma West District. It is in Ashiedu Keteke Sub-Metro. It can be reached from Harley Street, on the right when traveling west. The small park and marker
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Regionally, it is in Africa, West Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fort Ussher (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); King Tackie Tawiah I (approx. 2.6 kilometers away); Martyrs of the Rule of Law (approx. 2.7 kilometers away); Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (approx. 2.9 kilometers away); Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); Accra Stadium Disaster (approx. 4.1 kilometers away); Liberation Day Monument (approx. 4.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Accra.
Also see . . . Hideyo Noguchi at Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 25, 2024.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 21, 2024
2. Dr. Hideyo Noguchi Marker
The marker is on the reverse of the monument to Dr. Noguchi.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 21, 2024
3. Dr. Hideyo Noguchi Marker
An inscription on the bust notes that it is the work of sculptor Issaku Tabata from 1961.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 21, 2024
4. Dr. Hideyo Noguchi Garden Renovation Tablet
This additional tablet is some meters from the marker. It reads:
Dr. Noguchi Memorial Garden
In memory of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi who died in Accra in 1928 of yellow fever a disease into which he was conducting medical research, a Japanese Garden and a bust of him were dedicated to the Republic of Ghana in June 1962. The Embassy of Japan and the Japanese community completed the renovation of both Dr. Noguchis study room and this Garden in June 1992.
The Embassy of Japan, Ghana
The Japanese Community of Ghana
June 1992
Dr. Noguchi Memorial Garden
In memory of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi who died in Accra in 1928 of yellow fever a disease into which he was conducting medical research, a Japanese Garden and a bust of him were dedicated to the Republic of Ghana in June 1962. The Embassy of Japan and the Japanese community completed the renovation of both Dr. Noguchis study room and this Garden in June 1992.
The Embassy of Japan, Ghana
The Japanese Community of Ghana
June 1992
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 21, 2024
5. Dr. Hideyo Noguchi and Memorial Garden Tablet in Japanese
A very rough translation of the Japanese text would read:
Statue of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi and Notes on the Memorial Garden
Dr. Hideyo Noguchi was born in 1928 and was a researcher of yellow fever. The statue and gardens commemorate the work of the doctor.
Ambassador Nobuyuki Okuma, Susumu Nakagawa and Dr. Akatsu Seinai, a disciple of Dr. Hiroshi Noguchi
Many praises for the warrior
Japan donates to the country and the government of the Republic of Ghana
Both the statue and the garden were created by Ichisaku Tabata
June 1962
Statue of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi and Notes on the Memorial Garden
Dr. Hideyo Noguchi was born in 1928 and was a researcher of yellow fever. The statue and gardens commemorate the work of the doctor.
Ambassador Nobuyuki Okuma, Susumu Nakagawa and Dr. Akatsu Seinai, a disciple of Dr. Hiroshi Noguchi
Many praises for the warrior
Japan donates to the country and the government of the Republic of Ghana
Both the statue and the garden were created by Ichisaku Tabata
June 1962
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 21, 2024
6. Entrance to the Dr. Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Garden
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 21, 2024
7. Dr. Hideyo Noguchi's Study Room
As mentioned in the secondary tablet, Dr. Noguchi's study room was preserved as a sort of museum of his efforts in Ghana. It is located in this nearby building, now the Allied Health Professions Council.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 25, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
