Deputy Minister of Health Honors Professor Musa Khorshid, Winner of Global Leadership Award in Bariatric Surgery

Deputy Minister of Health Sheikh Dr. Salman Khalifa Al-Sabah honored Professor Musa Khorshid, a specialist in surgery, bariatric surgery, and endoscopy, on the occasion of his receipt of the Pioneer Award from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), in recognition of his scientific and professional contributions and pioneering achievements.

The Ministry of Health stated in a press release on Wednesday that Dr. Salman Al-Sabah emphasized that the achievements attained by Kuwaiti medical professionals on global platforms are a source of pride and reflect the wealth of expertise within Kuwait’s healthcare and academic systems.

The ministry added that Professor Khorshid received the award at the IFSO World Congress, held in Toronto, Canada, where he was honored alongside four surgical scientists from the United States in recognition of his career and contributions to the advancement of bariatric and metabolic surgery.

It clarified that this honor adds to a distinguished record of international achievements, noting that he was awarded Honorary Fellowship by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) in 2021, and Honorary Fellowship by the American Surgical Association (ASA) in 2024, underscoring the scientific stature reached by Kuwaiti medical professionals and their impactful contributions to advancing surgical practice globally.

The ministry quoted Professor Khorshid expressing his pride in this recognition, which he described as a motivation to continue his contributions and elevate the country’s name on medical platforms, while commending the ministry’s support for national talents and its continuous encouragement of scientific and professional excellence.