Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Cipla's Yusuf Hamied turns 90, continues affordable medicine mission
Dr. Yusuf Hamied, the head of Cipla, one of India's biggest drug companies, turned 90.
He was born in Lithuania but grew up in India.
He studied chemistry at Christ's College, Cambridge.
After graduating, he joined his father's medicine business.
He has spent his life making medicines affordable for everyone, especially in poor countries.
He helped make cheap HIV/AIDS and anti-malarial drugs.
He also supports education by funding libraries and labs at his old college.
He believes in helping people and making the world healthier.
Dr. Yusuf Hamied celebrated his 90th birthday on July 25, 2024.
He is the head of Cipla, a major Indian pharmaceutical company.
Hamied studied chemistry at Christ's College, Cambridge, and joined his father's business in 1960.
He has made significant contributions to affordable healthcare, including HIV/AIDS and anti-malarial drugs.
Hamied funds educational projects, such as a new library and chemistry labs at Christ's College.
- Who
- Dr. Yusuf Hamied, founder of Cipla
- What
- Celebrated his 90th birthday and reflected on his career
- When
- July 25, 2024
- Where
- Christ's College, Cambridge and Lord's Cricket Ground
- Why
- To provide affordable medicines and contribute to society
Affordable Medicine Advocates
Pharmaceutical Industry Critics
Pricing of Medicines
Affordable Medicine Advocates
Affordable medicines are essential for public health, especially in developing countries.
Pharmaceutical Industry Critics
High prices are necessary to fund research and development of new drugs.
- Name
- Dr. Yusuf Hamied
- Age
- 90
- Company
- Cipla
- Birthplace
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Education
- Christ's College, Cambridge
- Notable Achievement
- Affordable HIV/AIDS and anti-malarial drugs