Dr. Amir Ali Hamidiya from the Islamic Republic of Iran was recognized as one of the winners of the Kuwait Government Award for cancer control, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean region at the seventy-third session of the Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean of the World Health Organization (RC73), which began on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Cairo. This award was granted due to his pioneering efforts in pediatric hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplantation.
The Award and Its Importance
The Kuwait Government Award includes a medal and a cash prize, which were presented to the winners during the opening ceremony of this conference. This action not only recognizes Dr. Hamidiya's efforts in the medical field but also serves as a model for other doctors and young researchers in Iran and around the world. Dr. Hamidiya, as a reputable specialist in hematology, has always been striving to improve the treatment conditions for children suffering from cancer and blood diseases and has made significant advancements in this field through his research.
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Health Challenges in the Region
At this conference, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, emphasized the numerous health and medical challenges facing the Eastern Mediterranean region and the necessity of supporting health centers and healthcare workers. He pointed out the severe budget cuts and their impact on health services in the region, calling for increased investment in health. In a situation where 117 million people in this region are in need of humanitarian assistance, providing essential and continuous health services for the people of crisis-affected countries is of special importance.
This conference will continue until October 15, 2026, and its agenda includes reviewing the annual report of the regional director, discussing health financing, the architecture of multi-disease elimination in the region, and health emergencies. The holding of this conference and the recognition of Dr. Hamidiya highlight the importance of paying attention to scientific and medical advancements in improving the health conditions of the people.
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