Prof. Sugishita is a health systems specialist extensively working on strengthening national and local health systems in more than 30 countries in Africa and Asia. He engaged with United Nations and World Bank as international expert panel. He is currently working for the Yakushima Onoaida Clinic as family physician and visiting Professor of Global Health, at Tokyo Women’s Medical University. He received the Social Business Grand Prix in 2014 and the Honorable Award for Distinguished Medical Services in 2016.