According to the Virchow Foundation, "The Virchow Prize recognizes and celebrates groundbreaking research, major innovations and outstanding contributions with significant impact. With this award, stellar achievements “towards health for all” and hence for the planet’s liveability are honoured." This year, the laureates are Quarraisha Abdool Karim and Zulfiqar A. Bhutta for their pioneering, lifelong contributions to maternal, newborn, and child health.