William Howlett

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William Patrick Howlett (born 16 March 1946) is an Irish general physician and neurologist whose work primarily concerns the study and treatment of neurological diseases in Africa. He is especially known for his contributions to the early diagnosis of AIDS and to the understanding of a foodborne disease called Konzo, which afflicted many Africans. In 2019 he received the Irish Presidential Distinguished Service Award, an award given to Irish citizens abroad who have brought honor to their nation.^[1][2]