LONDON: Prof Afzal Javed, a consultant Psychiatrist, past president of World Psychiatric Association (2020-23), Executive committee member of Fountain House, Lahore Pakistan and a founder Trustee of Akhuwat UK, has been included in the His Majesty King’s Honours List released by the Palace on King’s birthday (14th June 2025) in London. The awards are part of King’s official birthday celebrations during the month of June.
Dr. Afzal Javed
Prof. Afzal Javed is awarded OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) – one of the highest British Civil awards for his services to mental health. Order of the British Empire (OBEs) was established in 1917 by King George V, grandfather of the late queen and great-grandfather of current UK monarch, King Charles III. The United Kingdom’s honours system rewards those who have rendered significant service to the country with a distinguished regional or county-wide role in any field.
The New Year and King’s Birthday honours are awarded by the King following commendations by the prime minister or senior government ministers. Honours’ lists include awards for people who: have made significant achievements in public life committed themselves to serving and helping Britain.
The awardees are rewarded for their achievement, contributions & service to the community including notable practitioners known nationally & have done prominent service to the country in the fields of arts, science or charitable causes.
Dr. Afzal Javed is a noted psychiatrist & has been a role model for young professional colleagues with his enthusiasm and dedication for promoting mental health as a discipline. In his NHS role he was passionate advocate for patients’ families and carers, calling for compassion, human dignity and understanding. Internationally, he is recognised in many countries for his lead role as President of World Psychiatric Association (2020-23).
He has played a pivotal role in multiple UK charities, including as chairman of Richmond Fellowship Foundation International which worked extensively in Commonwealth countries to establish rehabilitation facilities for people with mental illness, founder Trustee of Akhuwat UK charity promoting poverty alleviation programmes in low-income countries & CAREIF charity (The Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation – International Foundation).
Dr. Afzal Javed was also conferred with the Sitara-i-Imtiaz by Government of Pakistan in 2023 in recognition of his national, regional & international services for the promotion and advancement of mental health.
