Banque Misr recently signed a cooperation protocol with Ain Shams University Hospitals to donate approximately 110 million Egyptian Pounds to support the Integrated Care Wing at Demerdash Hospital. The capacity of the integrated care wing is 31 beds, and this development is part of the Ain Shams University Medical City project. The protocol was signed by Mr. Mohamed Al Atreby, Chairman of Board of Directors of Banque Misr, and Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Al Metini, President of Ain Shams University, on Monday, June 12, 2023. The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Fatma Al Joly, Head of the Communications Sector at Banque Misr, and Prof. Dr. Ali Al Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Tarek Youssef, the Executive Director of Ain Shams University Hospitals, Prof. Dr. Essam Fakhry, Professor of Surgery and Director of Demerdash Hospital, in addition to several bank executives. This signing is part of the bank's commitment to enhancing the quality of medical and healthcare services provided by the Integrated Care Wing at Demerdash Hospital, which is part of Ain Shams University Hospitals.
Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Al Metini praised Banque Misr's continuous support for Ain Shams University Hospitals and the medical sector of the university in general, which has made a real breakthrough in providing healthcare to those in need. He emphasized that university hospitals serve as the actual educational foundation for medical generations. It is worth mentioning that Ain Shams University Hospitals are among the largest hospitals annually serving millions of patients across various medical specialties in Egypt and the Middle East. They house top medical professionals, nurses, and administrators, supporting the state's plans to provide the best healthcare for Egyptian citizens and enhance healthcare, educational, and research standards, offering the best medical service to the Egyptian population.
On his part, Mr. Mohamed Al Atreby Chairman of the Board of Directors of Banque Misr, praised the significant role played by Ain Shams University Hospitals in providing healthcare services to all Egyptians. This collaboration stems from Banque Misr's leading role in the field of corporate social responsibility, as one of the pillars for achieving sustainable development. The bank aims to contribute to comprehensive development across various sectors of society, including health, education, culture, employment, and the environment. This includes supporting the underprivileged villages, projects benefiting breadwinner women, and all initiatives related to human development. The healthcare sector is considered one of the most influential strategic sectors in the lives of people. Furthermore, Banque Misr has recently supported various healthcare initiatives.