Council of Arab Ministers of Health Approves Dr. Heba El-Sewedy’s Proposal for “Arab Humanity Burn Free Day”

Following a landmark proposal presented by Dr. Heba El-Sewedy, Founder and Chairwoman of the Ahl Masr Foundation and Burn Hospital, the Council of Arab Ministers of Health has officially approved the designation of an annual “Arab Humanity Burn Free Day” during its 65th session at the League of Arab States headquarters.

This historic approval marks a major regional milestone, reflecting over a decade of dedicated advocacy to elevate burn care and awareness across Egypt and the Middle East.

The initiative aims to dedicate a unified annual day to raise public awareness about burn prevention, combat the social stigma surrounding survivors, and strengthen regional cooperation in specialized burn treatment and rehabilitation protocols.