Prof Dr Javed Akram, leading physician and former health minister of Pakistan, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Ceylon College of Physicians Sri Lanka making him the first Pakistani doctor ever to receive this distinguished honour The award was conferred during the 58th International Conference hosted by CCP and highlights his exceptional contributions to clinical medicine medical education and health policy

The Ceylon College of Physicians which includes over 700 specialist doctors across fields like cardiology endocrinology neurology pulmonology nephrology rheumatology rehabilitation medicine and more grants this honorary fellowship to individuals whose work transcends borders Dr Akram’s recognition reflects Pakistan’s growing role in international medical scholarship

His career spans decades of leadership domestically including mentoring generations of doctors leading public health reforms and enhancing research capacity Under his guidance medical curricula have modernised and collaborations with global institutions have expanded his impact reaches beyond patient care to policy development and academic excellence

Listeners at the conference noted that such honours bring prestige not only to the individual but to the nation as a whole fostering morale among medical professionals and encouraging further investment in healthcare research and training They said achievements like these reinforce Pakistan’s potential in contributing to global health knowledge

Dr Akram’s fellowship from Sri Lanka underscores Pakistan’s capacity to produce medical leaders whose influence resonates internationally It also adds to the narrative that excellence in medicine paired with service can bring both recognition and inspiration for upcoming generations