Hyderabad-Origin Professor Wasim Hanif Awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours List

Hyderabad: Prof., a world-renowned diabetes expert originating from Hyderabad. Wasim Hanif was awarded the honor of ‘Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)’ in the King’s Birthday Honors List 2026 for his services to diabetes care and health inequalities.

According to the statement, Professor Hanif works in the diabetes and endocrinology unit at University Hospitals Birmingham and is a clinical advisor to Diabetes UK.

Prof. was born and educated in Hyderabad before moving to England in 1995. Hanif completed his education at St George’s Grammar School and studied medicine at Gandhi Medical College.

According to the statement, Prof. reacted to this award. “Throughout my career, I have been driven by a desire to improve the lives of people living with diabetes and address the disparities that continue to impact health outcomes across our society,” Hanif said.

“This recognition reflects the dedication and support of the many colleagues, students, researchers and healthcare professionals with whom I have had the privilege of working.”

Prof. Hanif is known for his work on diabetes, obesity, ethnicity, and health equity. He has advised and contributed to research and policy initiatives for major institutions, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the European Union and the UK Parliament.

He serves as president-elect of the British Medical Association, a trustee of Diabetes UK, a non-executive director of the British Medical Journal, president of the UK Association for the Study of Obesity and a trustee of the South Asian Health Foundation.