Prof. Bashar Karmi 

MD. Clinical Pathologist, MSc Medical Microbiology/Immunology. He is the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Medicare Labs, with over 35 years of leadership in laboratory medicine and healthcare management in Palestine. His expertise spans clinical pathology, blood banking, and thalassemia research, with a strong focus on improving diagnostic services and patient care.

Previously, he served as the Head of Laboratory Services for the Palestinian Ministry of Health (1991–1998), where he laid the foundation for standardized laboratory practices and blood banking systems in the West Bank.

A dedicated advocate for thalassemia prevention and management, Dr. Karmi co-founded the Palestinian Thalassemia Patients’ Friends Society and led groundbreaking practice on iron overload management, prenatal testing. Beside studies on quality of life for thalassemia patients and premarital testing published in peer-reviewed journals. His research has informed national health policies and international collaborations.

In academia, he contributed to medical education as a part-time lecturer at Al-Quds and Birzeit Universities, influencing future generations of healthcare professionals. His expertise bridges clinical pathology, public health, and medical research, driving innovation in diagnostics and patient- centered care.