Prof. Youssef Fares: Guiding Lebanon’s Healthcare Toward a Resilient Future
Lebanon’s healthcare system has endured years of political, financial, and social turbulence. Yet in the middle of these challenges, some leaders continue to push the sector forward with resilience and vision. One such figure is Professor Youssef Fares , neurosurgeon, academic, and CEO and Chairman of Al-Zahraa Hospital University Medical Center (ZHUMC) . His leadership blends medical excellence with innovation, ensuring that the hospital remains a cornerstone of healthcare and education in Lebanon. A Career Rooted in Curiosity and Precision From his earliest days as a medical student, Prof. Fares was drawn to the intricate complexity of the human nervous system. This fascination guided him into neurosurgery, a discipline where skill, precision, and empathy converge. After completing his MD and PhD in Spain, he pursued advanced training across Europe before returning to Lebanon, where his mission expanded beyond surgery to strengthening medical education and institutional leade...