Deputy Minister of Health Honors Professor Mousa Khurshid, Recipient of Global Leadership Award in Bariatric Surgery

Deputy Minister of Health Sheikh Dr. Salman Khalifa Al-Sabah honored Professor Mousa Khorshid, a specialist in surgery, bariatric surgery, and endoscopy, with 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 of Kuwaiti medical professionals on global platforms are a source of pride and reflect the wealth of expertise within Kuwait’s health 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 American surgical scientists in recognition of his career and contributions to advancing bariatric and metabolic surgery.

It noted that this accolade adds to a distinguished record of international achievements, including receiving the Honorary Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) in 2021 and the Honorary Fellowship of the American Surgical Association (ASA) in 2024, underscoring the scientific standing attained 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 in medical forums, while commending the ministry’s support for national talents and its continuous encouragement of scientific and professional excellence.