Sri Lanka honors Pakistan’s Dr Javed Akram with Fellowship

Pakistan’s renowned physician and former health minister, Professor Dr Javed Akram, has made history by becoming the first Pakistani doctor to be awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Ceylon College of Physicians (CCP) in Sri Lanka, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.

The prestigious award was conferred during the 58th International Conference hosted by the CCP, marking a milestone in cross-border recognition of medical excellence.

The Ceylon College of Physicians, a professional organisation of over 700 specialist doctors, is dedicated to advancing medicine across fields including cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, pulmonology, rheumatology, and rehabilitation medicine. Members contribute voluntarily to the non-profit body’s activities, making the Honorary Fellowship a rare and distinguished accolade.

The recognition celebrates Dr Akram’s significant contributions to medicine, health policy, and medical education—earning international acknowledgement beyond Pakistan’s borders.