Dr Ferozuddin Feroz as Patron
HealthBus Trust is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Ferozuddin Feroz as a Patron of our charity.
Dr Feroz is an internationally respected clinician and health leader. He served as Afghanistan’s Minister of Public Health and, in February 2019, received the Best Minister Award at the World Government Summit in Dubai, recognition given to ministers who deliver impactful, scalable public service innovation.
A remarkable ambassador for health equity
Dr Feroz brings decades of experience in strengthening healthcare systems in complex, resource-constrained settings. His leadership in Afghanistan focused on raising quality, improving access, and driving reforms designed to achieve sustainable population health outcomes.
That perspective aligns powerfully with HealthBus’ mission: delivering expert-led, trauma-informed, relational healthcare to people experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage; meeting people where they are, removing barriers, and supporting recovery with dignity.
“I am proud to be a patron of the HealthBus charity.”
In a recent address, Dr Feroz described why HealthBus’ model matters, particularly the value of nurse-led care in building trust, providing early intervention, and reducing avoidable crisis demand on hospitals.
A passionate advocate for transformative healthcare
As a medical professional, Dr Feroz is deeply passionate about transformative healthcare and ensuring high-quality clinical care is available to all, not just those who can navigate mainstream systems. He has consistently championed access, prevention, and wellbeing, principles that mirror our nurse-led model of care.
Now residing in the UK after fleeing the Afghan regime, Dr Feroz is using his knowledge and experience to help address health inequalities and promote fairer access to care. His voice and leadership will strengthen our ability to advocate for communities that face stigma, exclusion, and persistent barriers to healthcare. Dr Feroz has spoken candidly about his lived experience of inequality and exclusion after arriving in the UK. In his own words, he has shared that he spent time in the UK as an asylum seeker and experienced homelessness, which deepened his understanding that health inequality is not only medical, but social.
Looking ahead
As Patron, Dr Feroz will help amplify HealthBus Trust’s work and values, supporting our ambition to grow impact, strengthen partnerships, and champion inclusive healthcare that meets people where they are.
We are honoured to welcome Dr Feroz to the HealthBus Trust family, and we look forward to working together to promote access, wellbeing, and compassionate, expert-led care for those who need it most.