Created: 10 November 2024

Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels celebrated the graduation of the first batch of the Exchange Education Program for Restaurant Management and Operation for the academic year 2023-2024 in cooperation with Americana Restaurants Egypt.

 

 

In her speech, Dr. Abeer Attia congratulated the graduates and their parents on the occasion of their graduation, which is considered the culmination of their efforts over four consecutive years. She also thanked Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, for providing full support to the exchange programs at the university to graduate a student qualified for the requirements of the labour market. Dr. Abeer Attia indicated that this program began in 2020 in cooperation between Alexandria University, represented by the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, and Americana Restaurants Egypt Company, with the aim of helping students study and work together and graduate a student qualified for the labour market. She added that Alexandria University is the second university at the level of Egyptian universities to have this program after Helwan University. At the end of her speech, Dr. Abeer thanked Americana Company for providing full support to students during their study period. She also thanked all those in charge of the program at the faculty, including faculty members, assistants and administrators.

 

 

 

 

 

Created: 28 October 2025

Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the High Institute of Public Health organized on Monday, October 27, 2025, a scientific conference entitled “Antimicrobial Resistance: Current Situation and Challenges.” The event witnessed wide participation from representatives of governmental bodies, international organizations, and Egyptian universities.

The conference was attended by Prof. Dr. Hesham Saeed, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research; Prof. Dr. Heba El-Qady, Dean of the High Institute of Public Health; Prof. Dr. Amr Kandil, Deputy Minister of Health and Population for Preventive Medicine; Dr. Jacqueline Benat, Representative of the Regional Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Dr. Mohamed Farid Hamdy, Secretary-General of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate; Dr. Mohamed Badran, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in Alexandria; and Dr. Sameh Riyad, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment in Alexandria, along with vice-deans of the Institute, experts, academics, and faculty members from various faculties of Alexandria University.

The conference sessions were presented by Prof. Dr. Ibrahim El-Kordany, distinguished scholar at the Institute and former official spokesperson of the World Health Organization (WHO), while the discussion panel was moderated by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mandil, Professor of Epidemiology at the Institute.

High-level representatives from the Ministries of Health and Population, Agriculture, and Environment, the Egyptian Drug Authority, the General Organization for Veterinary Services, the Egyptian Medical Syndicate, and international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the American University in Cairo, and the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network also took part in the event.

The conference addressed several key themes, including:

Analysis of the global, regional, and national situation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR);

Improving practices across healthcare, food production, and environmental sectors;

Promoting infection prevention and control within the framework of the “One Health” approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental health.

In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Hesham Saeed emphasized that the conference reflects Alexandria University’s and the Institute’s pioneering role in supporting applied scientific research and tackling priority public health issues nationally and globally. He stated that antimicrobial resistance represents one of the most serious threats to global public health, as it leads to treatment difficulties, increased disease and mortality rates, and higher economic burdens. He explained that the excessive and uncontrolled use of antibiotics in humans and animals, as well as their use in agriculture and aquaculture as growth promoters, has accelerated the development of resistant microbial strains. Dr. Saeed stressed the importance of strengthening regulations governing antibiotic use, enforcing safe disposal of medical waste, and addressing the global decline in the discovery of new antimicrobial agents.

Prof. Dr. Amr Kandil highlighted that the conference aligns with the Ministry of Health’s efforts to curb the spread of antimicrobial resistance and enhance healthcare quality. He referred to the National Plan to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance, launched in 2023, which has been implemented in 96 hospitals nationwide, with six hospitals being upgraded to international Centers of Excellence in infection control.

For her part, Prof. Dr. Heba El-Qady noted that antimicrobial resistance is among the greatest public health threats worldwide, leading to loss of treatment efficacy, increased mortality rates, and higher healthcare costs. She emphasized that AMR is not only a medical issue but also a societal one that requires close collaboration among all sectors within the “One Health” framework. She added that the conference aims to enhance research cooperation and develop effective national and regional strategies to curb the spread of resistant microbes and promote the rational use of antibiotics.

In a recorded message, Dr. Nehme Abed, WHO Representative in Egypt, stressed the need for joint efforts across health, environmental, and agricultural sectors under the “One Health” approach. He warned that antimicrobial resistance could cause more than 10 million deaths by 2050, highlighting the close cooperation between the WHO and the Egyptian government in implementing the national AMR action plan.

Dr. Jacqueline Benat, FAO Representative, underscored the importance of examining the impact of antimicrobial resistance not only on humans but also on the environment and livestock. She emphasized the necessity of integrated collaboration among all sectors to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Dr. Sameh Riyad, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment in Alexandria, stressed the need to consider the environmental determinants of antimicrobial resistance—particularly regarding fisheries, water resources, and waste disposal from hospitals and healthcare centers—and highlighted the Ministry’s efforts in cooperation with other sectors to address this issue comprehensively.

Meanwhile, Dr. Mohamed Farid Hamdy, Secretary-General of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate, and Dr. Abdel Moneim Fawzy, Head of the Alexandria Medical Syndicate, expressed the Syndicate’s full support for initiatives that promote better public health outcomes, hoping the conference’s recommendations will lead to tangible improvements benefiting Egyptian citizens.

Finally, the Department of Microbiology at the Institute presented a series of scientific research studies focused on antimicrobial resistance and potential alternative treatments explored through departmental research projects.

Created: 11 March 2025

Dr. Abdel Aziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Mohamed Mohamed El Sayed Ahmed El-Feki, on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree appointing him as Dean of the Faculty of Law, wishing him success and continued efforts to raise the level of the Faculty, and stressing the provision of all support and assistance to him for his success in performing his mission.

Created: 19 October 2025

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting its graduates, preparing them for the job market, and promoting transparency and institutional governance, the Faculty of Medicine at Alexandria University organized the First Employment Forum for Young Doctors on the morning of Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Grand Conference Hall of the Faculty.

The event was attended by a number of distinguished academic and medical figures, including Prof. Hend Hanafy, former President of Alexandria University; Prof. Seddik Abdel Salam, former Vice President of the University; Prof. Mahmoud El-Zalabany, former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; Prof. Ali Abdel Mohsen, former Vice President of the University; Prof. Morsi Arab, Professor of Internal Medicine; and Prof. Abdel Moneim Fawzy, President of the Alexandria Medical Syndicate, along with a large number of faculty members, teaching assistants, and students.

Prof. Tamer Abdallah, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals Board, stated that the forum was characterized by rich and interactive discussions between professors and students, reflecting a strong sense of academic belonging and intergenerational connection within the Faculty. He added that the event contributes to preparing medical cadres capable of meeting the challenges of the labor market. The program included several specialized lectures, among them one delivered by Dr. Shaimaa Sabry Habib, Director of Training at the School of Health Affairs and Coordinator of the Egyptian Board, on professional development pathways for young doctors.

Prof. Eman Youssef, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, explained that the forum witnessed wide participation from students across all academic years, who showed great interest in the discussion sessions and professional lectures addressing career planning skills, medical training requirements, and mechanisms for joining the Egyptian Board. She added that the forum concluded with a set of recommendations emphasizing the leading role of the Faculty of Medicine in empowering young doctors, equipping them with the knowledge and skills required for professional excellence, and fostering values of belonging, leadership, and innovation within the medical community.

The forum was organized under the supervision of Prof. Ahmed Zeid, Professor of Internal Medicine and Head of the Liver Transplantation Unit, with contributions from the organizing team: Dr. Ayat Al-Tayyar, Dr. Noran Al-Nemr, Dr. Mostafa Asal, Dr. Doaa Abu El-Dahab, Dr. Nesma Saeed, and Dr. Ahmed Hani.