Moustapha Youssef Khaywa
President & Founder – Lebanese Association of Respiratory Care (LARC)
Meet Our Founder & President
A leader redefining respiratory care in Lebanon through innovation, education, and dedication.
About the Founder
Moustapha Khaywa is a pioneering Lebanese respiratory therapy leader, educator, and advocate. As the founder and current president of LARC, he has been at the forefront of formalizing respiratory care in Lebanon—transforming it from an overlooked specialty into a nationally recognized field of critical importance.
Professional Roles
Mr. Khaywa was elected as Lebanon’s Governor at the International Council for Respiratory Care (ICRC), and holds the position of Vice President for the Middle East with the International Association of Non-Invasive Ventilation (ARCA). In 2025, he was awarded the title of International Fellow in Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (FNIV) in recognition of his scientific and clinical contributions.
Achievements
In 2023, Moustapha founded Lebanon’s first internationally endorsed Respiratory Therapy Certificate Program at Makassed University, supported by the ICRC and AARC. His vision continues through LARC, whose mission is to advocate, educate, and empower RT professionals, and to position respiratory care as a vital component of Lebanon’s healthcare system.
Vision & Leadership
Moustapha combines clinical expertise with a deep commitment to healthcare equity, interprofessional collaboration, and sustainable policy reform. Under his leadership, LARC is building national alliances and international bridges to elevate respiratory care standards for all.
Key Milestones
2023
Founded Lebanon’s first internationally endorsed Respiratory Therapy Certificate Program
At Makassed University, supported by the ICRC and AARC.
2025
Awarded International Fellow in Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (FNIV)
Recognized for scientific and clinical contributions to respiratory therapy.
Ongoing
Leading LARC’s mission to advocate, educate, and empower RT professionals
Building national alliances and global partnerships to elevate standards.