Chinese pharmacologist Tu Youyou, now 85, became China's first medicine Nobel laureate when it was announced she was one of three scientists awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work in developing effective drugs against parasitic diseases.

William C. Campbell and Satoshi mura were recognized for their novel therapy against infections caused by roundworm parasites.

Premier Li Keqiang sent a message to the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, congratulating Tu on her award, which he said is representative of China's technological achievements.