Page 1 of 6 - Recognizing Excellence in Algerian Healthcare
Dr. Ahmed Benali is a renowned cardiologist with extensive experience in interventional cardiology. He completed his specialization in France before returning to Algeria to establish the first cardiac catheterization unit at Mustapha Pacha Hospital in Algiers.
Over his 25-year career, Dr. Benali has performed over 5,000 successful angioplasties and pioneered several minimally invasive techniques in Algeria. He has published more than 50 research papers in international journals and regularly trains young cardiologists across North Africa.
Notable achievements include developing a national protocol for acute coronary syndrome management and establishing Algeria's first 24/7 STEMI network. His work has significantly reduced cardiac mortality rates in the country.
Dr. Fatima Zohra Boukhemis is a leading pediatrician specializing in neonatal care and childhood infectious diseases. She heads the pediatric department at Beni Messous University Hospital and serves as a professor of pediatrics at Algiers Medical School.
Her groundbreaking work on neonatal sepsis protocols has been adopted nationwide, reducing infant mortality by 40% in participating hospitals. Dr. Boukhemis established Algeria's first neonatal intensive care training program and has mentored over 200 pediatric residents.
She's recognized for her compassionate approach to patient care and her advocacy for children's health rights. In 2020, she received the Algerian Medical Association's Physician of the Year award for her work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Karim Messaoudi is Algeria's foremost neurosurgeon, specializing in complex spinal and brain tumor surgeries. After training at the Pierre and Marie Curie University in Paris, he returned to establish the neurosurgery department at Constantine University Hospital.
He has performed over 3,000 successful brain surgeries, including many groundbreaking procedures like awake craniotomies for eloquent area tumors. Dr. Messaoudi developed innovative techniques for treating cerebral aneurysms that have been adopted internationally.
His research on minimally invasive spine surgery has won multiple awards, and he regularly hosts international neurosurgery conferences in Algeria. Many consider him the father of modern neurosurgery in North Africa.
Dr. Leila Saadi is a pioneering oncologist who established Algeria's first comprehensive cancer center in Oran. Specializing in breast and gynecological cancers, she has transformed cancer care in western Algeria through her patient-centered approach.
Her work on adapting international treatment protocols to the Algerian context has improved survival rates while making care more affordable. Dr. Saadi introduced multidisciplinary tumor boards and genetic testing for hereditary cancers in Algeria.
Beyond clinical work, she's a passionate advocate for cancer awareness, having launched nationwide screening campaigns. Her mobile mammography units have screened over 50,000 women in rural areas, detecting cancers at earlier, more treatable stages.
Dr. Youcef Hamoud is a leading orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacements and sports medicine. After training in Switzerland, he introduced advanced arthroscopic techniques to Algeria, revolutionizing minimally invasive joint surgery.
He has performed over 2,000 successful joint replacements with exceptional outcomes. Dr. Hamoud developed specialized protocols for post-operative rehabilitation that have significantly reduced recovery times. His work with Algeria's national football team has kept many athletes competing at top levels.
Dr. Hamoud established the Algerian Orthopedic Research Foundation, which funds young surgeons' training abroad. He's also known for designing affordable prosthetics for landmine victims in southern Algeria.