Prof.
Sherif Mohamed Sabry El-Attar, Acting President of Fayoum University, attended
the opening of the Health Care and Quality Program, organized by the Faculty of
Medicine in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),
on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Faculty of Medicine.
The
event was also attended by Prof. Naglaa El-Sherbiny, Dean of the Faculty of
Medicine; Mr. Ebisawa Yu, Chief Representative of JICA in Egypt; Ms. Ito Tomomi
and Dr. Ahmed El-Gizawy, both from JICA; and Ambassador Lydia Matabo, Deputy
Ambassador of Zambia.
Prof.
El-Attar emphasized the importance of the program in promoting international
cooperation, exchanging expertise and knowledge, and building capacity. He
added that the program has transcended its initial role as a training
opportunity, becoming a platform for sharing experiences and building extensive
professional networks, thus strengthening ties of friendship and cooperation
among African nations.
He
emphasized that the future of the African continent rests on cooperation, the
exchange of knowledge and expertise, and investment in human development. He
stated that training programs and international partnerships represent a
practical model for supporting sustainable development efforts, enhancing the
capabilities of the continent's people, and opening new horizons for joint
cooperation, thus contributing to a better future for Africa. He commended the
efforts of those responsible for organizing the program in supporting training,
developing skills, and strengthening frameworks for international cooperation.
Prof. Naglaa
El-Sherbiny added that the training program aimed to develop the skills of 20
physicians representing nine African countries: Mozambique, Uganda, Malawi,
Ghana, Angola, Tanzania, Zambia, Somalia, and Gabon. The program, which ran
from August 2nd to 20th of this year, focused on the
areas of healthcare quality and patient safety, thereby enhancing their
professional capabilities and improving the level of healthcare services in
their respective countries.
She
noted that the program is part of the ongoing cooperation between the Faculty
of Medicine at Fayoum University and the Japan International Cooperation Agency
(JICA). It is organized periodically, with its objectives and themes updated
according to emerging needs and challenges in the medical sector. This provides
participants with an opportunity to exchange experiences and learn about the
latest practices and current challenges in various medical fields.
In his
remarks, Mr. Ebisawa Yu expressed his sincere appreciation to the Faculty of
Medicine at Fayoum University for its outstanding efforts in organizing and
implementing the program. He also thanked the Egyptian Agency for Partnership
for Development for its support and cooperation, emphasizing that the knowledge
and experience gained by the participants will contribute to developing
healthcare systems and enhancing patient safety in their countries. He affirmed
that JICA is committed to continuing the partnership and monitoring the
program's outcomes.
Ambassador
Lydia Matabo stressed that quality healthcare and patient safety are
fundamental pillars for building strong health systems and achieving universal
health coverage in Africa.
He
explained that three specialists from Zambia participated in the program, and
the importance of employing the knowledge and experience they gained in
developing health practices and enhancing the quality and safety of care. Her
Excellency expressed her country’s aspiration to continue cooperation with
Fayoum University and its partners to support the development of human
resources and health systems in Africa.
