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The Egyptian Health Council expressed its great pride in the new international scientific and professional achievement achieved by prof. Mohamed Lotayef, The Executive president of the Egyptian Health Council, on the occasion of granting him an honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Dr. Muhammad Latif was granted this honorary fellowship during an official ceremony held on September 30, 2026, in the presence of Professor Dr. Hani Otaiba, President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow, who explained that granting honor to four prominent figures in the world comes as a culmination of their exceptional contributions in the fields of medicine, surgery, scientific research, and community service.

prof. Mohamed Lotayef, is considered the third Egyptian to obtain this fellowship after Sir Magdy Yacoub and His Excellency Prof. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Health and Population.

This high-level honor comes as a culmination of a busy career during which prof. Mohamed Lotayef, made prominent contributions to developing oncology services, improving medical education and training, and actively participating in formulating professional policies and standards for the Egyptian health system, in addition to his leadership role in many educational and medical institutions. He previously served as Dean of the National Cancer Institute and Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Universities, before assuming the position of CEO of the Egyptian Health Council in December 2022.

The Egyptian Health Council confirmed that this international recognition from one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the world represents a renewed motivation to continue efforts towards developing the Egyptian health system, improving sustainable medical training, and providing health care services that comply with the highest international standards.