As part of Alexandria University’s ongoing efforts to promote public health awareness, and under the patronage of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the High Institute of Public Health, in collaboration with the Association of Infection Control Physicians in Alexandria, organized an awareness seminar to mark World Hepatitis Day under the slogan “Together Towards a Future Free from Hepatitis.” The seminar was held at the Institute's premises.

The event was attended by Professor Dr. Heba El-Kady, Dean of the High Institute of Public Health; Professor Dr. Zeinab Shatta, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Professor Dr. Abdel Moneim Fawzy, President of the Alexandria Doctors' Syndicate; and Dr. Enas Goweily, Head of the Infection Control Physicians Association in Alexandria.

In her opening remarks, Professor Dr. Heba El-Kady emphasized the Institute’s commitment to organizing such awareness-raising events aimed at delivering accurate, evidence-based information on the prevention and treatment of viral hepatitis. She highlighted that the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates World Hepatitis Day annually on July 28, which coincides with the birthday of Nobel Laureate Professor Baruch Blumberg, the discoverer of the hepatitis B virus. This global occasion is an opportunity to underscore the importance of individual and institutional collaboration in adhering to infection prevention protocols. Dr. El-Kady added that the Institute seeks to strengthen cooperation with the Alexandria Doctors' Syndicate and the Infection Control Association to eradicate hepatitis completely.

Professor Dr. Zeinab Shatta shed light on the various community service programs offered by the Institute and how these programs reinforce collaboration between the Institute and the local community in tackling epidemic diseases. She emphasized the Institute's vital role in promoting health literacy among university students and the broader community.

Professor Dr. Abdel Moneim Fawzy highlighted the importance of cooperation between the High Institute of Public Health and the Doctors’ Syndicate to address public health challenges. He commended the key role of doctors in raising health awareness and the necessity of early screening, praising the positive outcomes of presidential health initiatives, particularly the “100 Million Healthy Lives” campaign.

Dr. Enas Goweily stressed the need for increased efforts in health education, especially the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of viral hepatitis. She noted the role of the Infection Control Physicians Association in Alexandria in organizing various activities to raise public awareness in the local community.

The seminar featured several lectures delivered by prominent medical professionals in Alexandria, including Dr. Iman El-Sheikhy (Consultant of Medical Microbiology and Immunology), Dr. Enas Goweily (Infection Control Consultant, Alexandria International Police Hospital), Dr. Hoda Abu Taleb (Infection Control Consultant, East City Hospital), Dr. Mai Bassiouny (Infection Control Consultant, Military Medical Complex), and Professor Dr. Nashwa Azzam (Professor of Microbiology, High Institute of Public Health). Topics discussed included:

The Battle Against Viral Hepatitis in Egypt: A Success Story and a Bright Future

From Risk to Response: Unsafe Injections and Post-Exposure Management

Sterilization and Disinfection

Dialysis and Seroconversion

Environmental Cleaning and Disinfectants

The seminar witnessed strong engagement from attendees, who shared their experiences and raised inquiries related to hepatitis, all of which were addressed by the panelists.