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The global platform OncoDaily announced its 2025 list of the 100 most influential figures in the field of oncology worldwide. This list comprises a select group of leaders, experts, and decision-makers who are shaping the future of cancer treatment through scientific research, health policy, innovation, and community engagement.

This year, the list includes Prof. Hesham El-Ghazaly, Head of the National Committee for the Presidential Initiative for Women’s Health, President of the Egyptian Cancer Society, and Head of the Research Center at Ain Shams University. He is the only Egyptian to receive this prestigious international recognition, an achievement that reflects his scientific standing and his influential role in advancing cancer care, clinical research, medical education, and international collaboration in the field of oncology.

Dr. Al-Ghazali was chosen alongside prominent international figures, including Bill Gates, one of the most prominent supporters of global health, Professor. Martine Pickart, a world leader in breast cancer research, Cary Adams, CEO of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), Dr. Julie Gralaw, CEO of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Richard Sullivan, a global expert in cancer policy, Professor Matty Aabrou, and Professor Fabrice André, President of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), among the most prominent scientific leaders in the field of oncology, along with influential leaders in international work, including princes, researchers, and public figures.

This selection is a source of pride for Egypt and a testament to the growing presence of Egyptian medical expertise on the global stage. It also underscores that Egyptian contributions to cancer control have become an active part of international efforts to improve the quality of healthcare and ensure equitable access to treatment worldwide.