Renowned diabetes specialist Professor Mohammed Wasim Hanif, originally from Hyderabad, has achieved a rare distinction in the United Kingdom. In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in diabetes management and narrowing healthcare inequalities, he has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Officer of the Order of the British Empire’ (OBE) award. His name was officially announced as part of the King’s Birthday Honours list for 2026.
Professor Wasim Hanif was born and raised in Hyderabad, where he completed his schooling at St. George’s Grammar School and subsequently earned his medical degree from Gandhi Medical College under Osmania University. Since migrating to the UK in 1995, he has dedicated the last three decades to research, clinical education, and healthcare policy-making within the domains of diabetes and endocrinology. He currently serves as a Professor at Birmingham University Hospitals and a Clinical Advisor to ‘Diabetes UK’, while also extending his advisory expertise to the World Health Organization (WHO), the European Union, and the UK Parliament.
Expressing his delight upon being selected for the honour, Professor Hanif remarked that he has always strived to enhance the lives of individuals living with diabetes and eradicate disparities in healthcare access. He emphasized that this recognition is not a singular victory but rather the culmination of collective efforts, reflecting the dedication of his entire team of colleagues and fellow researchers.
