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Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, participated in the 12th Conference of the Egyptian Society of Paediatric Chest Diseases, held from May 6 to 9 at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Among the participants are also Dr. Ashraf Hatem, former Minister of Health and Chairman of the Health Committee in the House of Representatives, Dr. Abla El-Alfy, Deputy Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Hend Hanafi, former President of Alexandria University, member of the Senate, and Vice President of the Board of Trustees of Alexandria National University, and Dr. Ghada Nada, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in Alexandria, in addition to a large number of professors specializing in paediatric chest diseases.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa emphasized the commitment of Alexandria University Hospitals to providing an integrated healthcare system capable of delivering high-quality medical services to citizens. He noted that university hospitals are witnessing significant developments to enhance efficiency, invest in modern medical equipment, and support and develop the capabilities of their human resources. This is intended to enhance the level of medical and therapeutic services provided to citizens, and to support their essential educational and training role in preparing highly qualified and competitive doctors at both the local and international levels. At the end of his speech, he expressed his hope for the success of the conference and the emergence of implementable recommendations that will enhance the level of healthcare in Alexandria.
Dr. Nader Fasih, Professor of Paediatrics at Alexandria University and Conference Chair, indicated that the conference is being held under the auspices of the European Respiratory Society and the American Thoracic Society. It includes discussions of more than 350 scientific papers on topics related to chronic respiratory diseases, recurrent pneumonia, respiratory infections, inhaled foreign bodies in the respiratory system, and the relationship between endocrine glands and the respiratory system. This will be done through several sessions and workshops with the participation of doctors and researchers from Egypt, Libya, Kuwait, Iraq, and Palestine.
