Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received today Dr. Ahmed Taha, Chairman of the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Supervision, to discuss the readiness of the university's hospitals for accreditation according to quality standards. This comes as part of the ongoing preparations for the implementation of the comprehensive health insurance system in Alexandria Governorate.

Dr. Konsowa emphasized that the university, with its specialized hospitals, advanced medical infrastructure, and elite faculty members, doctors, and experts, is capable of being the cornerstone for the success of the system. He emphasized that Alexandria will become the first major governorate to implement the health insurance system next year, in implementation of the directives of the political leadership.

He pointed out that the university will harness all its scientific, medical, and human resources to ensure the success of this historic national project launched by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, out of a desire to provide comprehensive and safe healthcare to all citizens without discrimination.

For his part, Dr. Ahmed Taha praised the high level of preparedness of Alexandria University Hospitals, describing them as a key partner in the success of the comprehensive health insurance system. He added that their expertise and advanced equipment will enable them to provide specialized medical services according to the highest standards of quality and patient safety. He also emphasized the Authority's commitment to providing the necessary technical support and training to expedite the accreditation of university hospitals and ensure their readiness to join the system.

On the sidelines of the visit, the university president and the head of the authority inaugurated the second conference on accreditation standards, health oversight, and comprehensive health insurance, hosted by the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University.

The conference was attended by Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, former Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University; Dr. Alaa Abdelmeguid, President of the Chamber of Private Sector Healthcare Providers; Dr. Essam Badawi, Executive Director of Hospitals at Alexandria University; Dr. Mohamed Badran, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in Alexandria; and representatives of the General Authority for Accreditation and Health Oversight. A large attendance included university and health leaders, representatives of government, university, and private hospitals, Armed Forces and police hospitals, and medical unions.

The head of the authority also accompanied the university delegation on an inspection tour of Smouha University Hospital, where they were briefed on the latest medical equipment and ongoing development plans to meet accreditation standards.

At the conclusion of the event, the President of Alexandria University affirmed that the university is continuing to develop its hospitals and enhance their operational and human resources, in line with the state's plans to reform the healthcare system and ensure its sustainability, consolidating the university's position as a leading educational, therapeutic, and research institution serving Egyptian society.