Healthcare Authority Conference: Expanding new centers of excellence to combat heart diseases
Health Care Authority Conference.. Expansion of new centers of excellence to confront heart diseases
In a new step towards strengthening the country’s efforts in combating heart disease, the General Authority for Health Care organized its second annual conference for excellence in heart disease, under the patronage of Professor Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, “Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population,” and under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Al-Sabki, “President of the General Authority for Health Care.”
Considering that this conference is a scientific and health event that achieves a number of sustainable development axes and goals, theThe Earth Guards Foundationin the following lines will highlight its activities and the most prominent aspects of it, from a balanced perspective that highlights the importance of investing in the prevention of heart disease and enhancing the quality of medical services in accordance with the latest international standards; So keep reading.
Heart disease and early prevention
The activities of the second annual conference of the General Authority for Healthcare Excellence in Cardiology coincided with World Heart Day, with the participation of an elite group of senior international doctors and experts, in the presence of a number of prominent health leaders, including: Dr. Amr Qandil, “Deputy Minister of Health and Population,” Dr. Ahmed Taha, “President of the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Control – Chahar,” and Dr. Tariq Al-Houbi, “President of the National Authority for Health Safety.” Food”.
There, Dr. Amr Kandil confirmed that non-communicable diseases represent 80% of the causes of death in Egypt, of which 44% are the result of heart diseases, stressing the importance of awareness and prevention. He pointed to the successful Egyptian experience in eliminating the C virus. This is an achievement that made Egypt the first country in the world to obtain the “Golden Frame” from the World Health Organization.
For his part, Dr. Ahmed Al-Sabki praised the efforts of cardiologists in the authority’s hospitals, explaining that heart disease is the first cause of death – globally – according to World Health Organization reports. He added that the first conference focused on developing the treatment system, while the current conference focuses on prevention. 82% of cases can be avoided through early prevention.
Expansion into new centers of excellence
Dr. Ahmed Al-Sobki also announced the expansion of the establishment of seven new centers of excellence for cardiology within the second phase of the comprehensive health insurance system, with four centers in Minya, a center in Matrouh, another in Damietta, and a center in Kafr El-Sheikh.
He emphasized that the goal is to raise the efficiency of medical training and ensure quality comparable to what was achieved in the first phase, drawing the attention of those present to the fact that the General Authority for Health Care possesses accumulated experience in developing the treatment and prevention systems.
He also thanked theSuccess Partnersand the private sector for their continued support for the Authority’s efforts, stressing that joint cooperation is the true guarantee for implementing the latest global protocols in prevention and treatment.
Quality and Cardiac Resuscitation Protocols
In his speech, Dr. Ahmed Taha, “President of the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Control – Jahar,” explained that confronting heart disease requires a comprehensive system, starting with prevention through presidential initiatives, through applying safe work environment standards, all the way to the latest therapeutic quality systems.
Then Dr. Ahmed Taha announced the launch of the “Unified National Regulatory Framework for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – CPR,” which includes unified training and the “Blue Code” system within health facilities. In order to ensure rapid response and save lives.
Integrated scientific platform
At the end of the activities, the conference concluded by confirming the fact that it is a pioneering scientific platform, combining scientific sessions, workshops, interactive seminars and live performances, with the participation of Egyptian and international experts, in addition to honoring the symbols and doctors of the cardiology departments in the Authority’s hospitals. In appreciation of their efforts, and in appreciation of their distinguished giving.
In conclusion, the second annual conference of the General Authority for Healthcare Excellence in Cardiology reflects a strategic shift in the country’s vision towards citizen health. The focus on prevention and community awareness has become no less important than treatment itself.
Therefore, the expansion of new centers of excellence for cardiology is a step that enhances investment in human capital and supports health equity throughout the governorates of the Republic. From this perspective,The Earth Guards Foundation sees what was discussed by the conference attendees as a wide door and a promising opportunity to formulate an integrated model of health care based on early prevention, ensuring the quality of medical services, and promoting effective partnerships for the health of every citizen.
