Mumtaz Patel

Dr. Mumtaz Patel is the president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and a prominent advocate for public health, particularly regarding the urgent need to address air pollution as a critical health crisis. Under her leadership, the RCP has highlighted the severe health impacts of air pollution, emphasizing that it results in tens of thousands of preventable deaths each year in the UK. Patel argues for the recognition of clean air as a basic human right and a vital investment in public health.