Prof. Youssef Fares: Leading Lebanon's Healthcare into the Future

In times of crisis, it’s often the leaders who rise to the occasion, guiding their teams and institutions through uncertainty with constant dedication and vision. For Lebanon, a country facing innumerable challenges, such leadership has come from Professor Youssef Fares. As CEO and Chairman of Al-Zahraa Hospital University Medical Center (ZHUMC) Prof. Fares reveals a leadership vision that surpasses traditional medical achievement goals. His professional experience spanning neurosurgery and academia enables him to develop work that merges healthcare practice with educational investment for the future of both disciplines. The actions of Prof. Fares as ZHUMC leader transformed the institution into a vital part of Lebanon’s medical sector and made his neuroscience work a respected element in both local and international settings.