Dr. El-Minshawy receives the prime minister during his visit to Assiut and praises the efforts of the state in the development of Upper Egypt

  Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, prime minister, began an inspection visit to Assiut Governorate this morning to follow up on a number of ongoing service and development projects in the governorate, as part of the government's keenness to support upper level governorates and enhance their development efforts.

He was received at Assiut International Airport by Major General Dr. Hisham Abu Al-Nasr, governor of Assiut, professor Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, and Dr. Mina Emad, deputy governor of Assiut.

The prime minister was accompanied during his visit by a high-level ministerial delegation, which included: Dr. Khaled Abdul Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and population, Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of social solidarity, engineer Sherif Al-sherini, Minister of housing, utilities and urban communities, Mr. Alaeddin Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and land reclamation, Mr. Mohammed Abdul Latif, Minister of education and technical education, and Major General Majid Abdul Hamid, Deputy Minister of transport.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy welcomed the prime minister and his accompanying delegation, expressing his happiness with this visit, which reflects the great interest paid by the political leadership in Assiut Governorate, and to upgrade the level of services and infrastructure in Upper Egypt.

The president of Assiut University praised the great national and development projects witnessed in the governorate with the direct support of the state, stressing that the University, with its scientific and research capabilities and distinguished cadres, contributes strongly to serving the Sustainable Development Goals through training, scientific research, and effective partnerships with various government agencies.

The price of Dr. He stressed that Assiut University is keen to continue its cooperation with all state institutions to serve the people of Upper Egypt, provide real training opportunities for young people, and actively participate in national projects witnessed in the region.

Assiut University students participate in a campaign to clean the Nile River in Bosra village 

Assiut University students participated in an extensive campaign to clean the Nile River from plastic and solid waste in Bosra village of the Al-Fath Center in Assiut Governorate, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, and under the supervision of Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Alim, vice president of the University for community service and environmental development, and in cooperation with the company "Cemex" and the "ferry Nile"initiative.

About 40 students from various faculties of the University participated in the campaign, as part of the efforts of the community service and Environmental Development Affairs Sector to spread environmental awareness and encourage student participation in Targeted Community Initiatives.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that the participation of students in this campaign embodies the University's firm commitment to environmental issues, and its constant quest to promote environmental awareness among its students and the local community, based on its enlightenment and awareness role to build a conscious generation capable of facing the challenges of sustainability and preserving natural resources, especially the waters of the Nile River.

The president of the University explained that the campaign comes in support of the Egyptian state's directions aimed at preserving water resources and raising awareness of the procedures to be followed to protect the Nile River from pollution, stressing the importance of cooperation with civil society institutions, national companies and youth initiatives to achieve sustainable development.

For his part, Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Alim pointed out that the campaign also included an expanded awareness session, within the activities of an environmental seminar organized by the university under the title: "a step towards protecting the waters of the Nile River and supporting the local community in order to promote sustainability," and included many activities to raise environmental awareness among participants.

The campaign witnessed the presence of a number of officials at the university, including: Dr. Essam Fadl Abu Zeid, undersecretary of the College of Science for community service and Environmental Development, Dr. Nahed Shawkat Abu Al-Majd, undersecretary of the College of Nursing for community service and Environmental Development, Dr. Heba Makhlouf, undersecretary of the College of medicine for community service and environmental development, and Dr. Aya Mustafa, member of the environment committee at the College of nursing،

Mr. Mohamed Farag, director of the Misr El Kheir Foundation in Assiut and a member of the Assiut University Council for community service and Environmental Development Affairs.

Mr. Ibrahim Saad, director of public relations and community impact at Assiut cement company "Cemex", Mr. Hani Fawzi, director of the project to improve the conditions of fishermen and managing director of the "ferry Nile" initiative, Ms. Hana Tohami, director of partnerships and awareness of the "ferry Nile" initiative, and Ms. Iman Anwar, Director of the "ferry Nile" branch in Assiut governorate, also participated in the campaign.

Mr. Ibrahim Saad stressed that Cemex always seeks to enhance its role in serving the local community by supporting environmental initiatives, contributing to reducing waste and achieving carbon neutrality, in addition to its commitment to spreading environmental awareness, especially among youth and students.

For his part, Mr. Hani Fawzi explained that the "ferry Nile" initiative focuses on developing innovative and environmentally friendly solutions to clean the Nile River, in addition to its awareness-raising efforts in the community, pointing out that the initiative blends the environmental and social impact to ensure the sustainability of the river's resources.

The campaign was met with a wide interaction from the participating university students, who expressed their pride in contributing to the efforts of protecting the Nile River, and their keenness to continue volunteering in this vital field that affects their present and the future of future generations.

- Dr. El-Minshawy: Assiut international Technological University highlights its presence at the second international conference on technological education with distinguished student and academic participation

   Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University and supervisor of Assiut international Technological University, participated in the activities of the second international conference on technological education (SCTE2025), which kicked off yesterday evening under the slogan "education today for tomorrow's Jobs", Sponsored by Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of higher education and scientific research, and organized by the Supreme Council for technological education, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Al-jayoushi, Secretary of the Supreme Council for technological education and chairman of the conference.

  The conference was attended by a number of ministers and dignitaries, including Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of youth and Sports, Mr. Mohammed Gibran, Minister of labor, Dr. Hossam Othman, Deputy Minister of higher education for innovation and scientific research, ambassador Kim Yong hyun, ambassador of South Korea in Cairo, Ambassador Mohammed Trad bin Sufyan, ambassador of Malaysia in Cairo, Dr. wala shta, CEO of the science, technology and innovation Financing Authority, Major General Mukhtar Abdul Latif, chairman of the Arab Organization for industrialization, a number of heads of state and technological universities and leaders of the Ministry of Higher Education, industrialists, and technology education experts from around the world, as well as students of technological universities.

  During the opening session, Dr. Ayman Ashour, in a speech delivered on his behalf by Dr. Hossam Osman, stressed the great attention paid by the Egyptian state to technological education as a vital and strategic path to qualify human cadres capable of supporting the national economy. He explained that Egypt currently has 12 Technological Universities offering 58 study programs, while working on the establishment of 17 new universities within the state Vision 2030.

  Assiut international technological university actively participated in the second international conference on technological education (SCTE2025), where the University delegation was headed by Dr. Ahmed El – Minshawy, along with a group of students from the Egyptian – German Technological College-one of the faculties of Assiut international Technological University-under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Saad Ali, Dean of the College, where students presented a number of innovative projects within the activities of the scientific exhibition accompanying the conference.

  Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy explained that the conference aims to enhance dialogue on the future of technological education and link its outputs to the needs of the global market, as well as discuss the latest trends in technological fields, with wide international participation, reflecting the growing interest in the development of this type of education and opening wide horizons for International Cooperation and innovation.

 Dr. El-Minshawy expressed his pride in participating in this international event, which brings together the elite of academics and innovators, stressing that technological education is no longer an option, but an imperative to keep pace with the local and global labor market, pointing to the importance of linking education outputs and the actual needs of productive sectors.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that Assiut international Technological University is moving steadily towards building an integrated technological education model that keeps pace with accelerated developments and enhances youth employment opportunities, pointing out that this participation represents an extension of the University's strategy to consolidate its position as one of the leading technological universities in Egypt, especially at its level.

Dr. Ahmed Saad Ali stressed that participation in this international forum represents a real opportunity to enhance the academic presence of the University and highlight the excellence of its students in providing applied technological solutions, stressing that the University puts on top of its priorities the integration of education with practical application and the actual needs of the labor market.

The university students ' projects have received great attention, as a number of them have been nominated for presentation to the jury committees, investors and supporting bodies, reflecting the growing confidence in the quality of educational programs offered by the University, and its ability to prepare young cadres capable of innovation and development.

  Over the course of its three days, the conference includes discussion sessions, a scientific exhibition of student projects, and a platform for exchanging experiences, where more than 2,200 people from various sectors participate, in addition to presenting 35 scientific researches and 75 student projects to investors and supporters.

Today, Wednesday, April 9, witnesses the launch of the Third Fetal Medicine Conference in Upper Egypt, organized by the Women’s Health Hospital at Assiut University in cooperation with the Upper Egypt Patients’ Rescue Association. The event is held under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University. The two-day conference, taking place on April 9–10, is being held in the Prof. Mahmoud Raafat Hall at the university’s administrative building.

The opening session was attended by Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, Vice President of Assiut University for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Gamal Badr, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research; and Dr. Alaa Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals Board ; Dr. Amany Omar, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Postgraduate Studies and Research; Dr. Ahmed Nasr, Honorary Chairman of the Conference, Director of the Women’s Health University Hospital, and Head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department; and Dr. Sayed Abdel Hamid, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Honorary Chairman of the Conference.

The conference was organized and prepared under the supervision of Dr. Hassan Salah, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Conference; Dr. Ahmed Abbas, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chairman of the Executive Committee; and Dr. Mohamed Abdullah, Lecturer in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department and Chairman of the Scientific Committee.

In his statement, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, reaffirmed the university’s ongoing support for scientific research and the development of healthcare services in Upper Egypt. He emphasized that the conference provides a vital platform for exchanging expertise and knowledge among fetal medicine specialists, contributing to improved healthcare for mothers and fetuses.

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla, Assiut University Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, praised the advanced medical care provided by Assiut University Hospitals and expressed his pleasure at the launch of the conference, which discusses the latest developments in fetal medicine. He also thanked the organizers for their role in transferring knowledge to young doctors and offering research-based recommendations that support the advancement of this medical field.

Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem, Assiut University Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, stressed the importance of the fetal medicine conference as one of the main specialties in obstetrics and gynecology, and thanked Dr. Hassan Salah, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Assiut University, for his great efforts in this field.

Dr. Alaa Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of University Hospitals, noted that holding the conference for the third consecutive year reflects Assiut University's commitment to developing medical education, recognizing the university's leadership in the field of fetal medicine.

Dr. Ahmed Nasr, honorary chairman of the conference, director of the University Women's Health Hospital and head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, expressed his happiness with the third edition of the fetal medicine conference, which continues to receive widespread participation and interest from obstetricians and gynecologists from various universities inside and outside Egypt to exchange experiences and visions about the latest international technologies in the field of fetal medicine. He hoped that the outcomes of this conference will be a real addition to this field and will contribute to enhancing the quality of health care provided to mothers and their fetuses.

Dr. Hassan Salah, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Faculty of Medicine and head of the conference, explained that this year's events focus on advanced topics such as fetal genetics and modern techniques in ultrasound imaging to detect fetal abnormalities.

Dr. Ahmed Abbas, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Assiut University, explained that this year's conference discusses the latest ultrasound technologies for the early diagnosis and detection of pregnancy and fetal diseases using scientific and research-based approaches. He noted that the second day of the conference includes a distinguished scientific session where internationally published research in fetal medicine—submitted by trainee doctors from Egypt and Sudan—will be presented, with participants competing for the conference award.

The conference concluded by honoring Dr. Hassan Salah, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Assiut University, and Dr. Ezzat El-Sobky, professor of medical genetics at Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine, for their valuable contributions to the field of fetal medicine.

The conference features ten scientific sessions covering the latest topics in fetal medicine, including ultrasound imaging, legal and ethical aspects, artificial intelligence, and various other biomedical subjects. A total of 31 speakers from Egyptian and international universities are participating in the conference via Zoom.

- President of Assiut University: the protocols aim to strengthen research cooperation and develop students ' abilities in the fields of space and technology

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, signed this Wednesday morning, April 9, 2025, three protocols of cooperation with the Egyptian Space Agency, and the protocols were signed by the agency Dr. Sherif Sedky, CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency, at the agency's headquarters in Cairo.

These protocols come within the framework of Assiut University's keenness to support scientific research in the fields of space science and technology, employ remote sensing applications in the service of the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as building the capacities of students and researchers, and qualifying young cadres in specific disciplines, reflecting the University's commitment to its leading role in promoting scientific research and localizing advanced technology.

The protocol was signed in the presence of Dr. Dwaib Hussein Saber, dean of the Faculty of law and legal adviser to the president of the University, Dr. Khaled Salah said, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Ahmed Saad, dean of the Egyptian – German Technological College, Dr. Mohamed Adawi, director of the Center for Strategic Studies at the University and vice dean of the Faculty of Commerce, and Mr. Ibrahim Abdel Tawab, director general of the rector's office in Cairo.

  Dr. El-Minshawy explained that the protocols aim to support scientific research and education in the fields of space science and technology, in addition to employing remote sensing applications in the service of the Sustainable Development Goals. It also aims to build the capabilities of students and researchers in the exact disciplines.

Dr. El-Minshawy pointed out that the cooperation items include advanced areas such as building human capacities, implementing joint research projects, exchanging experiences and information, and participating in scientific seminars and conferences. The protocols also provide excellent training and qualification opportunities for students and researchers from both parties, which opens up new horizons for the next generation of specialists in the fields of space and technology.

  In his speech, during the signing ceremony, Dr. El-Minshawy thanked the Egyptian Space Agency for its keenness to cooperate with national universities, pointing out that this partnership comes to enhance the role of Assiut University and its affiliated universities in supporting scientific research and localizing advanced technology in Egypt.

He stressed that Assiut University, as the first regional university established in Upper Egypt in 1957, continues to play its leading role in supporting higher education through 19 colleges and 3 specialized institutes, pointing out that the university is constantly developing its academic programs in line with global scientific and technological changes.

For his side, Prof. Dr. Sherif Sedky, CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency, stressed the importance of signing these protocols, which reflect the agency's orientation towards expanding cooperation with Egyptian universities in support of the state's aspirations in the fields of scientific research and innovation.

In a presentation, Dr. Sidqi reviewed the advanced technical capabilities of the agency, including the satellite assembly and testing center (AITC), a satellite reception and control station, as well as the qualified human capabilities of experts and engineers.

He also highlighted the pivotal role of the Egyptian Space Academy in preparing cadres and providing advanced training programs that keep pace with global developments and strengthen Egypt's position regionally in this vital sector.

  At the end of the signing ceremony, commemorative shields were exchanged between the two sides, in a gesture expressing the depth of institutional relations and the common desire to continue cooperation and integration of scientific and educational efforts to support the national development process and achieve scientific leadership for Egypt.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, congratulated the university's athletes on the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, which is celebrated on April 6 every year, noting that the university pays special attention to its student athletes and works hard to provide the appropriate environment for them to achieve excellence in the field of sports.

The President of Assiut University emphasized that the International Day of Sport is an important occasion to recognize the role of sports in promoting peace, achieving sustainable development, and strengthening human rights principles. He considered sports to be a powerful tool for overcoming conflicts and building bridges of understanding between nations.

Dr. El-Minshawy added that sports are not just a physical activity, but a strategic tool that contributes to the development of physical, mental, and social skills, helping to strengthen the values of social cohesion and peace. He affirmed that sports play a crucial role in shaping a generation capable of facing future challenges with confidence and awareness.

He further mentioned that Assiut University places sports at the core of its strategic vision, as it has an integrated Olympic village that includes modern sports facilities, stadiums, and halls equipped to host major university championships. The university also provides an encouraging environment for students to develop their abilities and achieve athletic excellence.

The President also highlighted the university’s adoption of numerous community sports initiatives aimed at enhancing team spirit and increasing youth loyalty. He emphasized that the university views sports as an educational and cultural tool that contributes to the development of society as a whole.

Dr. El-Minshawy concluded by reaffirming that Assiut University continues to support sports as a key tool for instilling values of peace, justice, and equality, stating that investing in sports is an investment in the human being and in a brighter and more advanced future.

Dr. El-Minshawy: the blood donation campaign embodies the values of giving and responsibility and emphasizes the awareness of university students of their social role

  Under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, the Egyptian Union of students of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Assiut University epsf-Asiut organized a blood donation campaign under the slogan "I am an Egyptian donor.. I am a permanent donor, " during the period from April 6 to 8, within the framework of the implementation of Egypt's Vision 2030 towards achieving self-sufficiency of blood bags, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla, vice president of the University for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Jehan Nabil Fattah, dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, and Dr. Hassan Refaat, vice dean for education and student affairs.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that the campaign aims to support the strategic stock of blood in hospitals, as well as to promote awareness of the importance of blood donation as a noble humanitarian act that contributes to saving the lives of patients and injured, and to establish a culture of voluntary work and community solidarity among members of the university community.

Dr. El-Minshawy praised the efforts exerted by the Egyptian Union of Pharmacy students in organizing the campaign, pointing out that these initiatives reflect students ' awareness of their social and humanitarian role, and embody the values of giving and responsibility, and also called for continuing to organize such campaigns that have a positive impact on community service.

For her side, Dr. Jehan Nabil Fateh explained that the campaign witnessed a great turnout from the University's employees from various faculties, noting that it was not limited to collecting blood bags, but also included providing awareness services to donors and the general public about the benefits of blood donation and the importance of regular donation.

In the same context, Dr. Hassan Refaat pointed out that the campaign succeeded in collecting about 150 blood bags, which will be distributed to the blood bank at the main university hospital, the South Egypt Institute of oncology, and the Regional Blood Bank, which contributes to meeting part of the needs of patients. He also pointed out that the campaign managed to raise awareness of nearly 2,500 individuals within the university about the importance of blood donation and its great humanitarian impact.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, affirmed the university's keenness to adopt and implement development projects aimed at achieving environmental sustainability and creating a healthy and safe university environment, pointing out that the university continues its efforts to support the expansion of green spaces and promote the culture of environmental conservation among students, faculty members and workers, in line with the university's vision to achieve integrated sustainable development.

In this context, the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector held its regular meeting for April und‌er the patro‌nage of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy and under the supervision of Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Aleem, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, with the participation of the council members.

During the meeting, Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Aleem reviewed the major achievements made in recent months in the fields of environmental sustainability and public health. He also presented the activities of the sector’s various centers, including the Center for Sustainable Development, the Center for Civil Society Support, and the University Services Marketing Center.

The council also discussed a number of planned events, including awareness seminars on protecting water resources and promoting environmental sustainability concepts. The meeting also discussed the project of establishing a "botanical garden" on campus, which aims to familiarize students and the community with the types of plants and their environmental importance, thus contributing to enhancing environmental awareness and integrating environmental activities into the university's development system.

Dr. El-Minshawy praises the participation of the French president in the Egyptian-French forum for higher education and emphasizes: the forum is a strategic platform for sustainable academic and research partnerships that reflect the wisdom of the Egyptian political leadership

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, participated in the activities of the Egyptian-French forum for higher education and scientific research, which was launched on Sunday, April 7, 2025 at Cairo University. He praised the participation of French President Emmanuel Macron in these events, stressing that this high-level participation embodies the depth of historical relations between Egypt and France, and the interest of both sides in enhancing joint academic and research cooperation.

Dr. El-Minshawy stressed that the organization of this important forum reflects the wisdom of the Egyptian political leadership led by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, which has attached the utmost importance to higher education and scientific research as two main pillars in building humanity and achieving sustainable development, pointing out that hosting this international event represents a confirmation of the dimension of the national vision and the confidence of the international community in Egypt's scientific position and its leading role in the region.

The forum was attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, who paid an official visit to Cairo University, where he was received by Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of higher education and scientific research, Dr. Mohamed Sami Abdel Sadek, president of Cairo University, Dr. Mustafa Refat, Secretary of the Supreme Council of Universities, Dr. Philippe Battisset, French minister of higher education, as well as a number of leaders of the Ministry of higher education and French educational institutions.

During the visit, the French president met with a number of heads of Egyptian and French universities, where he discussed with them ways to enhance academic and scientific cooperation between the two countries, stressing France's commitment to supporting educational partnership programs with Egypt and expanding the horizons of cooperation in the fields of higher education and scientific research.

  Dr. El-Minshawy explained that the forum, which will be held on April 7 and 8, is a strategic platform to promote sustainable partnerships in higher education and scientific research between Egypt and France, with the participation of 400 participants from more than 100 educational and research institutions from the two countries, including university presidents, representatives of the ministries of higher education, research centers, the French Embassy in Cairo, the science, technology and Innovation Support Fund (STDF), in addition to a number of representatives of the business and industry sector.

  Dr. El-Minshawy also pointed out that the forum witnessed the signing of about 40 memorandums of understanding to launch joint scientific programs and degrees, in a practical step towards the internationalization of education and the development of academic programs, to serve the aspirations of economic and social development 

The forum's agenda included a number of specialized discussion sessions that addressed key issues, including: internationalization of higher education and scientific research, evaluation of the joint academic experience between the two countries, strengthening the relationship between academic institutions and the labor market, supporting innovation through international partnerships, and developing education programs in line with the needs of the knowledge economy.

Dr. El-Minshawy stressed that these events highlight the importance of the role of universities in building bridges of international cooperation, and also open wide horizons for expanding areas of cooperation in vital disciplines such as artificial intelligence, energy, water, health, and digital transformation.

The president of Assiut University also praised the participation of the private sector in the forum sessions, which reflects the keenness of the political leadership to build an integrated educational system that keeps pace with global developments and links education outputs with the labor market.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that the forum represents a new starting point towards effective international partnerships that enhance the quality of education and contribute to building a better future for future generations.

On the morning of Monday, April 7, 2025, Assiut University witnessed the launch of the 9th Annual Conference of the Egyptian South Valley Association for Chest Diseases and Allergy, held under the title "New in the diagnosis and treatment of chest diseases" at Assiut University, under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of the University, in cooperation with the Faculty of Medicine, under the supervision of Dr. Alaa Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of University Hospitals, Dr. Mohamed Mostafa Abdel Hady, President of the Society and Chairman of the conference,with participation of a group of senior doctors and professors specialized in this field.

The conference was attended by a number of prominent academic and medical leaders, including Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Aleem, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Amany Omar, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and Dr. Hoda Makhlouf, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development. Dr. Mohamed Zein, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in Assiut, along with a group of professors from Egyptian universities in the field of chest diseases.

The conference was organized by the organizing committee headed by Dr. Lamiaa Shaaban, head of the organizing committee, and Dr. Ali Abdel Azim, head of the scientific committee, while Dr. Marwan Nasr and Dr. Safaa Abdel Gaid coordinated the conference and organized the scientific sessions and training workshops.

 Dr. El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, stressed the importance of holding such events, as the conference aims to discuss the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of chest diseases, especially chronic diseases such as bronchial asthma and pulmonary tuberculosis. He added that this conference represents an important step towards developing the health system in Egypt, and praised the role of the South Valley Association in supporting young doctors and improving the level of health care in Upper Egypt.

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, pointed out the importance of the conference in light of the spread of respiratory viruses, stressing that raising the health awareness of the community is necessary to limit the spread of these diseases.

Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Aleem, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, praised the conference as a scientific platform to exchange experiences and modern developments in the field of chest diseases, stressing the importance of keeping pace with the development of scientific research in Egypt to achieve the 2030 vision for sustainable development.

Dr. Amany Omar, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Postgraduate Studies and Research, emphasized the efforts of the Faculty of Medicine and its university hospitals in providing medical care for chest patients, and pointed out the importance of cooperation between universities and hospitals in developing scientific research and health care.

Dr. Hoda Makhlouf, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development, praised the conference sessions, which allow doctors to benefit from modern information in a practical way, through discussion sessions instead of traditional lectures.

Dr. Mohamed Mostafa Abdel Hady, President of the Society and Chairman of the conference, explained that the conference includes ten scientific sessions during which a variety of important medical topics will be discussed, such as: Treatment-resistant tuberculosis, the use of ultrasound in the diagnosis of chest diseases, treatment of asthma, chronic pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary embolism, lung clots, intensive care unit infections, and a specialized workshop on the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.

Dr. Lamia Shaaban, head of the organizing committee, welcomed the attendees, expressing her happiness with the wide participation of professors from Egyptian universities, as well as doctors from the Ministry of Health and Health Insurance.

Dr. Ali Abdel Azim, head of the scientific committee, thanked Assiut University for its continuous support to the association, which continues to organize such scientific conferences to serve the Upper Egypt region and promote continuous medical education.