ACHS International Medal



We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2026 ACHS International Medal!

The ACHS International Medal recognises an outstanding contribution by an individual to improving the quality and safety of international healthcare services in a way that is consistent with ACHS International’s mission and values.

ACHS International Medallist 2026

ACHS International Medallist 2026


Mr Jacob Oommen

Chief Operating Officer, Badr Al Samaa Group of Hospitals Oman

Mr Jacob Oommen is recognised for his outstanding leadership and sustained contribution to advancing healthcare quality, patient safety, and operational excellence across the Badr Al Samaa Group, the largest private healthcare provider in Oman.

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About the ACHS International Medal

The awarding of the prestigious ACHS International Medal provides the recipient a strong platform to share their leadership, learnings, and perspectives in patient and quality with the global healthcare community.

Distinguished leadership in quality practices

Outstanding achievement in research into quality and safety of health systems

Outstanding achievement in maintain a continuous quality improvement focus in healthcare delivery systems

Outstanding achievement in the promotion of quality in health care

Previous Winners

2025
Dr Mostafa Ghalwash (Middle East)
Professor Ying-Ying Yang (Asia Pacific)

2024
Dr Zuber Mujeeb Shaikh (Middle East)
Dr Dilshaad Ali Bin Abas Ali (Asia Pacific)

2023
Dr Dhoha Ahmad Al Awadhi (Middle East)
Dr Pa-Chun Wang (Asia Pacific)

2022
Dr Jamil Ahmed (Middle East)
Dr Fu-Chan Wei (Asia Pacific)

2021
Dr Jameela Al Salman (Middle East)
Dr Lallu Joseph (Asia Pacific)

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