Jordanian Pulmonologist Dr. Mohammad Hassan Al-Tarawneh Elected President of International Union of Chest Physicians

Dr. Mohammad Hassan Al-Tarawneh, a Jordanian pulmonologist and respiratory consultant, was elected President of the International Union of Chest Physicians. The election took place during foundational elections for the leadership body of the Union. The proceedings occurred on the sidelines of the International Respiratory Medicine Conference, which was held from November 13 to 14, 2026, in Algiers, Algeria. The event was organized by the Algerian Society of Respiratory Medicine (SAP) and coincided with the second conference of the Arab Association of Chest Physicians (AACP) and the fourth national conference of the Algerian Society.

According to reports from local media, the conference was held at the Sheraton Algiers Hotel under the patronage of the Algerian Minister of Health. The theme for the event was "The Lung Through Time: What are the Respiratory Pathways?". The election results also included the appointment of other leadership figures. Professor Dr. Merzak Gharnatou from Algeria was elected as the First Vice President, and Professor Dr. Sybil Archin from Turkey was elected as the Second Vice President.

Global Cooperation in Respiratory Medicine

The International Union of Chest Physicians was officially launched in Algeria to unify the efforts of experts and medical associations specializing in respiratory diseases. The organization includes representatives from 87 countries. Regarding the new leadership, Professor Dr. Merzak Gharnatou and Professor Dr. Sybil Archin stated that the founding of the Union translates the accumulated successes of Arab-Euro-Mediterranean and international cooperation.

Dr. Mohammad Hassan Al-Tarawneh holds several significant roles within the medical community. In addition to his new position as President of the International Union of Chest Physicians, he serves as the Secretary-General of the Arab Association of Chest Physicians (AACP) and the President of the Arab Euro-Mediterranean Association of Chest Physicians (AEMACP). Dr. Mohammad Hassan Al-Tarawneh expressed pride in the international trust and noted that Jordan hosting the conference reflects the scientific weight of Jordanian and Arab medical expertise.

Future Developments

The election marks a significant milestone for Jordanian medical professionals on the global stage. Following this leadership transition, Jordan has been selected to host the next global conference for the International Union of Chest Physicians. This upcoming event will bring together international specialists to continue the work of unifying respiratory health efforts across the 87 member countries represented in the Union.