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The High Institute of Public Health at Alexandria University Organizes a Conference on “Antimicrobial Resistance: Current Situation and Challenges”

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Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the High Institute of Public Health organized on Monday, October 27, 2025, a scientific conference entitled “Antimicrobial Resistance: Current Situation and Challenges.” The event witnessed wide participation from representatives of governmental bodies, international organizations, and Egyptian universities.

The conference was attended by Prof. Dr. Hesham Saeed, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research; Prof. Dr. Heba El-Qady, Dean of the High Institute of Public Health; Prof. Dr. Amr Kandil, Deputy Minister of Health and Population for Preventive Medicine; Dr. Jacqueline Benat, Representative of the Regional Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Dr. Mohamed Farid Hamdy, Secretary-General of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate; Dr. Mohamed Badran, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in Alexandria; and Dr. Sameh Riyad, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment in Alexandria, along with vice-deans of the Institute, experts, academics, and faculty members from various faculties of Alexandria University.

The conference sessions were presented by Prof. Dr. Ibrahim El-Kordany, distinguished scholar at the Institute and former official spokesperson of the World Health Organization (WHO), while the discussion panel was moderated by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mandil, Professor of Epidemiology at the Institute.

High-level representatives from the Ministries of Health and Population, Agriculture, and Environment, the Egyptian Drug Authority, the General Organization for Veterinary Services, the Egyptian Medical Syndicate, and international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the American University in Cairo, and the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network also took part in the event.

The conference addressed several key themes, including:

Analysis of the global, regional, and national situation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR);

Improving practices across healthcare, food production, and environmental sectors;

Promoting infection prevention and control within the framework of the “One Health” approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental health.

In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Hesham Saeed emphasized that the conference reflects Alexandria University’s and the Institute’s pioneering role in supporting applied scientific research and tackling priority public health issues nationally and globally. He stated that antimicrobial resistance represents one of the most serious threats to global public health, as it leads to treatment difficulties, increased disease and mortality rates, and higher economic burdens. He explained that the excessive and uncontrolled use of antibiotics in humans and animals, as well as their use in agriculture and aquaculture as growth promoters, has accelerated the development of resistant microbial strains. Dr. Saeed stressed the importance of strengthening regulations governing antibiotic use, enforcing safe disposal of medical waste, and addressing the global decline in the discovery of new antimicrobial agents.

Prof. Dr. Amr Kandil highlighted that the conference aligns with the Ministry of Health’s efforts to curb the spread of antimicrobial resistance and enhance healthcare quality. He referred to the National Plan to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance, launched in 2023, which has been implemented in 96 hospitals nationwide, with six hospitals being upgraded to international Centers of Excellence in infection control.

For her part, Prof. Dr. Heba El-Qady noted that antimicrobial resistance is among the greatest public health threats worldwide, leading to loss of treatment efficacy, increased mortality rates, and higher healthcare costs. She emphasized that AMR is not only a medical issue but also a societal one that requires close collaboration among all sectors within the “One Health” framework. She added that the conference aims to enhance research cooperation and develop effective national and regional strategies to curb the spread of resistant microbes and promote the rational use of antibiotics.

In a recorded message, Dr. Nehme Abed, WHO Representative in Egypt, stressed the need for joint efforts across health, environmental, and agricultural sectors under the “One Health” approach. He warned that antimicrobial resistance could cause more than 10 million deaths by 2050, highlighting the close cooperation between the WHO and the Egyptian government in implementing the national AMR action plan.

Dr. Jacqueline Benat, FAO Representative, underscored the importance of examining the impact of antimicrobial resistance not only on humans but also on the environment and livestock. She emphasized the necessity of integrated collaboration among all sectors to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Dr. Sameh Riyad, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment in Alexandria, stressed the need to consider the environmental determinants of antimicrobial resistance—particularly regarding fisheries, water resources, and waste disposal from hospitals and healthcare centers—and highlighted the Ministry’s efforts in cooperation with other sectors to address this issue comprehensively.

Meanwhile, Dr. Mohamed Farid Hamdy, Secretary-General of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate, and Dr. Abdel Moneim Fawzy, Head of the Alexandria Medical Syndicate, expressed the Syndicate’s full support for initiatives that promote better public health outcomes, hoping the conference’s recommendations will lead to tangible improvements benefiting Egyptian citizens.

Finally, the Department of Microbiology at the Institute presented a series of scientific research studies focused on antimicrobial resistance and potential alternative treatments explored through departmental research projects.

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Faculty of Economics and Political Science Celebrates the Graduation of the Seventh Batch

 

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Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Economics and Political Science celebrated the graduation of the seventh batch (Spring 2024 batch), numbering 371 graduates (193 graduates from the Economics Department, 178 graduates from the Political Science Department), including more than a hundred students from the English Language Program.
 
 
 
In his speech to the graduates, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty, conveyed the congratulations of the President of the University to the graduates, then in turn congratulated the graduates, their parents, faculty members, assistants and administrators, praising their sincere efforts in supporting students during the study period, and His Excellency conveyed the praise of all beneficiary entities such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Information and Decision Support Center of the Cabinet, the banking system and others for the distinguished level of the faculty graduates working in those entities, as Dr. Wahban stressed the college's continued support for its graduates and that its doors will always remain open to them. He also recommended that graduates adhere to honesty and noble moral values in their work, and be keen to serve the homeland, preserve the national identity, and support the issues of the Arab nation from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf.
 
 
 
 
Dr. Osama Al-Adly, the faculty's vice dean for education and student affairs, pointed out that this is the second batch to graduate under the credit hour system, whereby the graduate obtains a bachelor's degree in a major (economics or political science) and a minor, which will allow all graduates to work in either major.
The ceremony witnessed the honoring of the faculty's graduates who obtained their master's and doctorate degrees during the past academic year, and the top graduates of the batch in the bachelor's stage were presented with shields in appreciation of their excellence and superiority.
 
 
 
 
 
The ceremony was attended by a group of Alexandrian society members from the House of Representatives, representatives of the Family House, bankers, deans and vice deans of colleges, faculty members, assistants, and students.
 
 
 

Seminar on Developing Spirit of Loyalty and Belonging in Light of Hostile Psychological Operations

 

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Within the framework of the political leadership's directives on the necessity of raising awareness among young people and developing their spirit of belonging, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, in collaboration with the leadership of the Popular Defense Forces and the Military, Alexandria University organized today, Tuesday, the 11th of February 2025, an educational seminar entitled "Developing the Spirit of Loyalty and Belonging in light of hostile psychological operations", at the Faculty of Engineering, lectured by Dr. Taher Nasr, Visiting Lecturer at the Military Academy for Graduate Studies and Strategy.
 
 
 
 
The seminar was attended by Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Wael El-Meghlani, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Education and Student Affairs, Colonel Mohamed Maher Abdelaziz, Director of the Military Education Department at Alexandria University, Lieutenant Colonel Shehab El-Din Magdy, Deputy Director of Military Education at Alexandria University, and a group of faculty members, assistants at the faculty, and students.
 
 
 
 
During the event, Dr. Taher Nasr reviewed the visions that aim to enhance national values among young people and their contribution to combating misconceptions that may be promoted by some groups. He also touched on the importance of education and training as a basic means of qualifying individuals and how to invest available resources to develop the necessary skills and competencies. Dr. Nasr also addressed the elements related to enhancing the national belonging of young people, defining thought terrorism and the weak points that lead to being vulnerable to thought terrorism and the effective steps to confront and prevent them, in addition to many axes, including the social dimension of national security, which is an influential factor in national security and is responsible for activating its security as an individual or a society, which requires preparing citizens in a sound manner in terms of his health, morals, cultures and heritage. At the end of the seminar, Dr. Taher stressed to the students the importance of achieving psychological stability by dealing with events with thought, increasing national cohesion, the ability to deal with personal psychological frustrations, overcome despair ,maintain the stability of the Egyptian family, and increase internal cohesion among them.
 
 
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Faculty of Business Tackles "Corruption in Scientific Research" and Recommends Integrating Academic Integrity into Curricula

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Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Prof. Dr. Said Allam, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, the Faculty of Business organized a seminar on Wednesday, May 21, titled "Corruption in Scientific Research: Practices and Prevention Methods."
The event aligns with the implementation of Egypt’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy and the country's commitment to the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

The seminar was held under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Ayman Shtiwy, Dean of the Faculty of Business, and Prof. Dr. Alaa El-Gharbawy, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, in support of the university’s role in achieving the fourth strategic objective of the national strategy — building a society that is aware of the dangers of corruption and capable of confronting it.

Prof. Dr. Mokhtar Youssef, former Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research, delivered the keynote lecture. He highlighted the distinctions between plagiarism, citation, and academic theft as different forms of corruption in research. He emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between universities and oversight bodies to promote transparency, and recommended the inclusion of academic integrity content in university curricula.

The seminar was attended by several prominent academic figures and experts, including:

  • Prof. Dr. Omnia Mokhtar, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, Faculty of Business
  • Prof. Dr. Said Abdelaziz, former Dean of the Faculty and former Governor of Al-Sharqia
  • Prof. Dr. El-Sayed El-Seify, former Dean of the Faculty
  • Prof. Dr. Mayada Abdelkader, General Coordinator of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy at Alexandria University and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Law for Graduate Studies and Research
  • Dr. Hani El-Menshawy, Chairman of the Federation of Industries Association
  • Dr. Adel Antar, Deputy General Coordinator of the Strategy at Alexandria University
  • Dr. Heba El-Taweel, Coordinator of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy at the Faculty of Business

The event is part of the university’s ongoing efforts to foster a culture of transparency and academic honesty, and to encourage ethical, impactful scientific research

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Inauguration of "Steps into Field" Student Training Project 6th Edition

 

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Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Bahey El-Din Mohamed, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Ahmed Abdelfattah, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture in Saba Pasha, and Dr. Mahmoud El-Maghrabi, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, inaugurated today, yesterday, August 4, 2024, the activities of the "Steps into Field" training project in its sixth edition for students of the three faculties, with the participation of 200 male and female students, in the conference hall at the Faculty of Agriculture in Shatby, and in the presence of the vice deans of the three faculties participating in the project.
 
 
 
The project aims to qualify and train students on the basics of various agricultural and animal projects, to graduate students capable of managing their own project and working on farms and serving development projects in the country, as well as seeking to establish and implement a production project on the ground.
 
 
 
 
The project will include lectures by a number of professors from Alexandria University faculties and business leaders in the agricultural and veterinary fields. Training will also be provided by the various companies and factories participating in the project. The training program will last for 45 days.
 
 
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