31 October 2026 A paradigm shift in healthcare: Launch of a specialized and advanced stroke training program in Egypt in partnership with the European Stroke Society (ESO)
In a major strategic step to enhance the quality of medical services and improve the efficiency of medical staff in Egypt, the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Egyptian Health Council and the European Stroke Society (ESO) kicked off today, in the presence of a group of international and local medical dignitaries, led by Prof. Urs Fischer, President of the European Stroke Society, and Prof. Dr. Simona Sacco, former President of the European Stroke Society.
The session began with prof. Mohamed Lotayef, The Executive president of the Egyptian Health Council, welcoming the attendees, while stressing that this partnership goes beyond being just an institutional agreement, to embody a firm commitment to developing continuing medical education, exchanging experiences, and improving the quality of health care provided to stroke patients, as one of the major health challenges globally.
He also extended his thanks and appreciation to Prof. Dr. Ahmed Bassiouni, Chairman of the Scientific Committee for Neurology at the Egyptian Board, and the members of the committee, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Nasr, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Attia, and Dr. Hala Abdel Moati, Director of the Department of International Relations and Agreements at the Egyptian Health Council, for their sincere and continuous efforts in supporting the trainee doctors and reaching this important partnership.
Where the program aims to
Providing an Advanced Specialized Stroke Training Program in Egypt: Implementing an integrated specialized program for 12 months within the Egyptian Brain and Neurology Board, through comprehensive stroke centers approved by the Egyptian Health Council and approved by the European Stroke Society. (ESO)
Dual Certificates: Grant trainees of the Egyptian Board of Neurology certificates jointly accredited by the Egyptian Health Council and ESO upon successful completion of the program, to ensure recognition of clinical excellence at the national and international levels.
Capacity Building Initiatives: Training of Egyptian examiners and trainers, alignment of curricula with ESO international standards, and availability of ESO's e-learning modules covering diagnosis, treatment plans, stroke unit care, primary and secondary prevention, and rehabilitation of stroke patients.
Continuous Assessment and Quality Assurance: Implementation of pre-defined assessments including periodic discussions, training using simulations, review of training books, partial and final exams, and dual certifications, in collaboration with the ESO team.
System Improvement and Research Integration: Supporting initiatives related to auditing, data collection, and quality improvement under the supervision of the European Stroke Organization, and internal medical review to address gaps in the stroke care program in Egypt.
Institutional Recognition: The European Stroke Society (ESO) accredits stroke centers accredited by the Egyptian Health Council as training centers affiliated with the Association, with the possibility of obtaining accreditation according to the accreditation mechanism approved by the European Stroke Organization to ensure the improvement of the quality of medical service and the development of the competencies of health teams
A message was also sent to the attendees of the Egyptian Board, stressing that they are the focus and basis of these efforts, while urging them to make the most of the available opportunities and international expertise to use them to improve the level of patient care, in order to achieve sustainable cooperation that serves the health system in Egypt.
