Afghanistan, April 27 -- Dr. Bismillah Shiwamal, an Afghan physician, was awarded the prestigious "Leonardo Schwalbe" Medal for his scientific and research activities by the Association of Surgeons of Germany in 2024.

German media reported on Friday, April 27th, citing the country's surgeons' association, that this medal was presented during a special ceremony under the name of the 140th Congress of Surgeons in Leipzig, Germany, ultimately awarded to Mr. Shiwamal.

Meanwhile, Dr Shiwamal posted on his social media platform: "This award demonstrates the utmost respect and esteem of the German surgical community for the people of Afghanistan."

He further emphasized that "I dedicate this medal to the people of Afghanistan, physicians, and ...