Dr. Muhammad Babar Qureshi, originally from Pakistan, has dedicated his career to improving the quality of life for those affected by vision impairment and blindness worldwide.

He pursued his education in Nigeria, Austria, and London, specialising in Ophthalmology and Community Eye Health.

After practising in Nigeria for eight years, he returned to Pakistan, holding prominent roles in blindness prevention and community ophthalmology.

Since 1997, he has served as the Medical Advisor for CBM, focusing on inclusive eye health and neglected tropical diseases from Cambridge, UK.

Dr. Qureshi holds leadership positions in various organisations, including the Eastern Mediterranean Region Alliance for Trachoma Control and the Ophthalmology Foundation Board.

In 2021, he was appointed Vice President of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).

His contributions have earned him prestigious awards, such as the Prince Abdulaziz Bin Ahmed Al Saud Award, the Champalimaud Vision Award, and the IAPB Vision Excellence Award.