October 27, 2026
As part of Qena University’s commitment to developing its medical services and enhancing the quality of healthcare provided to patients, Qena University Hospitals are preparing to welcome a specialized Dutch medical delegation in the fields of open-heart surgery and cardiac catheterization. The delegation is scheduled to visit from November 20 to 27, 2026, to perform a number of specialized medical procedures.
This visit aims to strengthen the university hospitals’ capacity to provide advanced and specialized medical care, while facilitating the exchange of medical expertise with international healthcare professionals.
The visit is being held under the patronage of Professor Dr. Ahmed Akkawi, President of Qena University, and Professor Dr. Ali Ghwail, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the University Hospitals, and under the supervision of Professor Dr. Ahmed Ali Amer, Deputy Executive Director of the University Hospitals.
Professor Dr. Karam Muslim, Professor and Head of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, explained that preparations for the visit include examining patients and conducting medical assessments to determine their eligibility for open-heart surgery based on specialized medical evaluations. These assessments will pave the way for performing the necessary surgical interventions during the delegation’s visit.
He also noted that patient consultations and assessments are conducted at the Cardiothoracic Surgery Outpatient Clinics every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.