Patient Safety Initiative – WHO Surgical Safety Checklist Patient safety remains a central priority for BKMA, embedded consistently across its conferences, academic platforms, and advocacy work. From the outset, BKMA has aimed to engage not only doctors, but also paramedical staff, healthcare administrators, and the wider public—recognising that meaningful change in safety culture requires a collective effort. Despite systemic challenges, steady progress has been achieved, and the commitment...

Dr Ishaq Pala Wins National Award for Leadership in Medical Education Dr Ishaq Pala has been honoured with the College Tutor/Department Education Lead of the Year award at the Medical Education Leaders Awards, recognising his outstanding contribution to inclusive medical training and professional development within the NHS. Dr Pala has gained national recognition for his work as International Medical Graduate (IMG) and Differential Attainment Lead, where he has...

Professor Owase Jeelani Awarded MBE for Services to Neurosurgery and Global Child Health Professor Owase Jeelani, a world-renowned paediatric neurosurgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of his outstanding services to neurosurgery and global child health. Professor Jeelani is internationally respected for his pioneering work in paediatric neurosurgery, craniofacial reconstructive surgery, and the highly...