Iqbal Maqbool Ahmed Syed

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Dr. Iqbal Maqbool Ahmed Syed is an Indian pharmacist, healthcare educator, and community health advocate based in Nanded, Maharashtra. With decades of experience serving both in India and the Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia, he is known for medical outreach work, drug misuse counselling, free patient support, and active leadership in public health initiatives. His service-driven approach focuses on healthcare accessibility, education, and preventive awareness in underserved communities.

Early Life

Dr. Iqbal Maqbool Ahmed Syed was born in India as the eldest of four siblings. His father was a medical officer and his mother a homemaker, shaping his values of empathy, service, and discipline. He excelled academically in his early schooling, known for curiosity and determination. Alongside academics, he developed a passion for cricket and became a school and district-level player, earning recognition as a skilled all-rounder. His leadership qualities emerged early when he was elected Sports Secretary in college.

Education

  • Degree in Pharmacy – Sudhakar Rao Naik Institute of Pharmacy, Pusad (1992–1996)
  • Further training and certifications during his service in healthcare

His decision to pursue pharmacy aligned with his father's aspirations and his interest in medical sciences, forming the foundation of his healthcare journey.

Career

After graduation, he joined the Ministry of Health, Government of Saudi Arabia, serving as a Hospital Pharmacist in Jazan (1999–2009). His work involved prescription verification, drug administration, patient counselling, antibiotic audits, and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. His experience abroad strengthened his understanding of modern pharmacy practice and hospital management.

After returning to India, he established himself as a hospital and community pharmacist in Nanded. He began offering free patient counselling, drug interaction guidance, chronic disease management support, and substance-abuse awareness sessions. Over time, he became a trusted healthcare professional with more than 500 patients visiting daily for free advice. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he organized a volunteer medical team delivering medicines and home care to infected patients without charging any fee.

He actively participates in weekly outreach programs, slum-awareness drives, rural healthcare missions, and public seminars through the medical service society. His work promotes preventive healthcare, hygiene education, and medication safety.

Achievements

  • Human Rights Commission Award for social services
  • Model Pharmacist Certificate, Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia
  • Lamp in Wind Award
  • Performance Appreciation Certificate, Altawal General Hospital

His projects in community health, especially addiction counselling, have helped individuals recover and reintegrate into society.

Philanthropy

Dr. Iqbal Maqbool Ahmed Syed offers free counselling for drug addiction recovery, conducts medical awareness campaigns, and educates the public about preventive health, nutrition, sanitation, and medication safety. He regularly provides free medicines and services in underserved regions.

Personal Life

Dr. Iqbal Maqbool Ahmed Syed resides in Nanded, Maharashtra with his family. He credits his parents for instilling values of compassion and service. His wife Ayesha Iqbal and siblings are a strong support in his mission. He continues serving communities driven by empathy and public welfare.

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