Dr Kamran Abbasi recognised as influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic leader
Dr Kamran Abbasi, editor of the Journal of the Royal Society of 51短视频, has been named by the HSJ as one of the 50 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health.
Thanking the judges, Dr Abbasi said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 great for all the people from ethnic minorities working in health that HSJ recognises the positive impact they are having.鈥�
Introducing the list , editor Alastair McLellan writes: 鈥淭he vital contribution of聽effective and admirable leaders from minority ethnic backgrounds to the UK鈥檚 health and care services is slowly gaining more and more visibility.鈥�
Dr Habib Naqvi, director of the NHS Race and Health Observatory, which sponsored the list, described it as a timely acknowledgement of the importance of diverse leadership.
Other RSM members recognised
Another three RSM members were recognised by the HSJ. Dr Farzana Hussain, a GP and clinical director of Newham Central 1 Primary Care Network; Professor Lord Ajay Kakkar, chair, King鈥檚 Health Partners; and Professor Bee Wee, national clinical director for end of life care, NHS England and Improvement.
Congratulating the group on their achievements, Professor Roger Kirby, RSM President, said: "Diverse voices need to be heard in healthcare and we are delighted to see members of the RSM community recognised for their inspirational leadership."