December 2, 2025
Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at the South Egypt Cancer Institute organized a seminar entitled “Medical Liability Law: Between Legislation and Practice.” The event was attended by Professor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, and was held under the supervision of Professor Mohamed Abu El-Magd, Dean of the Institute.
The seminar featured lectures by Professor Osama Abdel-Hai, President of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate, and Professor Doueib Hussein Saber, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Legal Advisor to the President of the University. The event was also attended by Professor Amr Farouk Mourad, Vice Dean of the Institute for Community Service and Environmental Development and Seminar Coordinator; Professor Ibrahim Abu Al-Oyoun Gaber Mehran, Director of the Oncology Hospital; Professor Diaa El-Din Abdel-Hamid, Head of the Assiut Doctors’ Syndicate; in addition to a distinguished group of faculty members and their assistants, young trainee physicians, and hospital staff.
Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy emphasized that Assiut University is keenly interested in all matters related to the development of the healthcare system and the support of a safe and professional working environment for physicians and healthcare providers. He noted that discussing the Medical Liability Law is a top priority for the University in enhancing legal awareness within medical institutions, in a manner that safeguards physicians’ rights and ensures patient safety. He added that the University is committed to fostering specialized dialogue between medical and legal experts, based on its belief that building an integrated healthcare system requires clear legislation, a secure work environment, and professional mechanisms that protect the rights of all parties and contribute to improving the quality of healthcare services provided to citizens.
For his part, Professor Mohamed Adawy explained that organizing the seminar reflects the University’s commitment to addressing contemporary issues related to health policies and highlighting the legal and legislative aspects governing medical practice. He stressed the importance of enhancing legal awareness among physicians and healthcare workers to improve service quality and patient safety, noting that the seminar represents an important step toward strengthening cooperation within and beyond the University.
Professor Mohamed Abu El-Magd affirmed that the seminar reflects the Institute’s scientific and medical role in serving the community, pointing out that the Medical Liability Law—between reality and aspiration—is a vital topic of concern to both the medical and legal communities. He added that discussing such issues contributes to raising professional awareness among physicians and supports national efforts to develop the healthcare system and achieve the highest standards of quality and patient care.
In turn, Professor Osama Abdel-Hai commended Assiut University for opening avenues for specialized dialogue on professional issues, emphasizing that the Medical Liability Law is a fundamental pillar for protecting both physicians and patients alike. He noted that the Medical Syndicate closely follows efforts to draft the law in a manner that ensures a safe working environment for doctors and the provision of healthcare services based on discipline, clarity, and responsibility.
Professor Doueib Hussein Saber stated that the Medical Liability Law, between reality and aspiration, is a vital piece of legislation that requires careful consideration of its legislative and practical dimensions. He noted that the seminar addressed key themes, including the legal framework of medical liability, cases of medical error, procedures for investigating complaints, and realistic scenarios physicians may encounter in practice, praising such seminars for clarifying legal concepts and promoting a culture of professional accountability within healthcare institutions.
Professor Diaa El-Din Abdel-Hamid highlighted the importance of the seminar in raising physicians’ awareness of their legal rights and obligations, explaining that effective implementation of the Medical Liability Law requires a precise understanding of its nature and limits. He noted that the Syndicate continuously seeks to support medical professionals with legal knowledge that ensures safe professional practice while protecting the rights of patients and service providers.
Finally, Professor Amr Farouk Mourad emphasized the seminar’s role in strengthening professional and awareness-raising efforts among medical teams, noting that addressing the legal aspects of medical liability is essential to safeguarding the rights of healthcare providers and recipients alike. He added that the Institute is keen to organize events that serve the local community and raise awareness of health- and law-related issues associated with medical service delivery, thereby contributing to the creation of a safer and higher-quality healthcare environment.
