Health, hope, and papal selflessness: foundations for peace in South Asia

Kamran Abbasi , 2025-05-08 14:05:00
In 2004, we published a historic theme issue on South Asia (doi:10.1136/bmj.328.7443.777)1 with a grand ambition: “This non-political collaboration may be the beginning of a sustained and combined effort to improve healthcare in the region and, perhaps, promote peace and unity in a part of the world crippled by religious, social, and nationalist divisions” (doi:10.1136/bmj.327.7421.941).2 Despite a worsening relationship between India and Pakistan, the region’s nuclear powers, our conviction in this belief has never wavered.Six weeks ago we held our South Asia Awards in Delhi—the first time since the pandemic. Previously they were an annual event. The awards recognise clinical and public health excellence. They are judged by members of our South Asia regional editorial board, which includes health leaders from across the region. The awards were a success, and we considered many examples of outstanding work in testing circumstances.Don’t be fooled by the stereotype of rich doctors making themselves…
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