MANUEL KATZ，Personal details Date of Birth: 28 June, 1950. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Marital status: Married: 3children, 6 grandchildren Education / Qualifications 1973 Medico. Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires. Argentina 1985 Israel Board in Pediatrics (Scientific Council examination ) 1989-1990 Post-doctoral Academic Fellowship in Health Policy and Management. The Johns Hopkins University. School of Hygiene and Public Health.. Chair: Prof. B. Starfield; Baltimore. U.S.A 2004 Qualified : Specialist in Health Management 2004 M.P.H (Health Management and Health Promotion) Ben Gurion University. Awards and Honors 2007 Honorary member Sociedad Guatemalteca de Pediatria 2001 Diploma of Recognition: For the commitment towards the promotion of the child Status in Israel. 1999- Doctor “Honours Causa ” Slovakian Pediatric Society 1996- “Honour Member” European Society of Research in Ambulatory Pediatrics 1996 “Leader in Paediatrics” Special invitation. Annual meeting American Academy of Pediatrics, Boston. U.S.A 1986 “Professor Yitzchak Kuzary Prize”, for outstanding services in Israel 1986 “Dr. Sikuler Prize” for outstanding research in the Community. Israel 1977 “Diploma de Honor” Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Medicina. Argentina