The Minister of Higher Education visits Germany to discuss the development of medical education and health care in the field of oncology
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, visited the Federal Republic of Germany, accompanied by a delegation of leaders from the oncology sector in university hospitals, in light of the Ministry’s vision regarding the development of medical education, scientific research and health care in the field of oncology in university hospitals, and with the institute’s near start-up. The new National Cancer Center.
The visit, according to a statement today Friday, included an inspection of many of the leading German university centers in the diagnosis and treatment of tumors, and holding several meetings with the leaders of the university centers in order to Agreeing to activate joint Egyptian-German scientific cooperation, in order to advance oncology services in university hospitals, including early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and providing integrated care in accordance with international standards.
And within the framework of the Ministry of Education’s interest. Higher education and scientific research by improving the infrastructure of university oncology centers and creating sustainable programs for human development in the field of health care, especially in the field of oncology, and linking this to the local, regional and international labor market. The Minister and the accompanying delegation visited major German companies in the field of health care, led by Siemens Healthners, at its headquarters in the province. Bavaria in southern Germany.
Ashour inspected the company’s main factories and held several meetings with the company’s leaders in various fields to develop a future vision. To enhance joint cooperation in the field of oncology, including promoting the training of assisting personnel through advanced and specialized programs with Egyptian technological universities, as well as inspecting the main center for innovation and development in the field of laboratory automation in the city of Frankfurt. To view the latest technologies used by the company in this regard.
Siemens is one of the leading companies in various fields at the global level, and has effective partnerships with the Egyptian government in the fields of energy and transportation. And industry, in addition to providing integrated healthcare solutions in many projects in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The Minister and the accompanying delegation also visited Drager Company, which specializes in medical equipment for operating rooms and intensive care at its headquarters. Headquartered in the city of Lübeck in northern Germany, and several meetings were held with the company’s leaders to agree on a unified future vision for joint cooperation.
And within the framework of the Ministry’s vision to maximize the Egyptian role in African leadership in education. Continuing medical research, scientific research and health care in the field of oncology. The Minister and the accompanying delegation visited the University Hospital of the University of Freiburg and held an extensive meeting with Professor Wenz, CEO. They also visited the Integrated University Center for Oncology at the University of Freiburg, which is considered one of the most important specialized and pioneering German centers in the treatment of oncology in Germany. In addition to holding a meeting with Professor Vigel, Director of the Center and pioneer of surgical robotic surgery for liver and gastrointestinal tumors, Professor Grosso, Head of the Radiotherapy Department, and leaders of the Oncology Center from various specialties.
It was agreed that The two sides initially agreed on a joint cooperation between the National Cancer Institute and the Freiburg University Oncology Center sponsored by Siemens Healthineers; To develop the university oncology sector in Egypt and the African continent, with the start of activating cooperation coinciding with the opening of the new National Oncology Institute beginning in 2025.
The Minister was accompanied during his visit by a high-level delegation It consists of Dr. Omar Sharif Omar, Secretary of the Supreme Council of University Hospitals, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Muti Samra, Dean of the National Cancer Institute, Dr. Hatem Abu Al-Qasim, Rapporteur of the Executive Committee of the 500 500 Hospital of the Supreme Council of University Hospitals, and Dr. Yousry Rostom, Rapporteur of the Supreme Committee of University Oncology Hospitals of the Supreme Council of University Hospitals. And Dr. Dalia Qadri, Director of the National Cancer Institute Hospitals.
