Renowned Pakistani surgeon and humanitarian Prof. Dr. Adib Rizvi has been awarded a prestigious accolade by the British Medical Journal (BMJ), in recognition of his lifetime contribution to medical science and ethical healthcare practices in South Asia.
SIUT: A Model of Free Public Healthcare
Prof. Rizvi began his mission in the 1970s with just an eight-bed urology unit at Karachi’s Civil Hospital. Today, that vision has grown into the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) — South Asia’s largest healthcare facility of its kind, offering free, high-quality treatment to over a million patients annually.
Honored Beyond Borders
The BMJ award ceremony was held in New Delhi, where Dr. Rizvi addressed the audience virtually. He urged regional collaboration in healthcare, stating that saving lives should rise above politics and borders.
A Voice for Ethical Medical Practices
Prof. Rizvi has long been an advocate for ethical organ transplants. His efforts were central to the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act 2010, which legalized cadaveric donation and tackled illegal organ trade in Pakistan.
A Legacy of Service Recognized
This BMJ award adds to a long list of national and international honors Prof. Rizvi has received over the years — including the Ramon Magsaysay Award, WHO’s Shousha Prize, and Pakistan’s Nishan-e-Imtiaz.
His work remains a shining example of what compassionate, people-first healthcare can achieve.
