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In a strategic step to enhance the efficiency of the health system in Egypt, a joint memorandum of understanding was signed today, Sunday, June 14, 2026, between the Egyptian Health Council and the Magdy Yacoub Foundation for Heart Diseases and Research, with the aim of preparing and qualifying highly qualified medical and health cadres, and developing continuing medical education.

The agreement was signed by prof. Mohamed Lotayef, The Executive president of the Egyptian Health Council, Prof. Sir Magdy Yacoub, Founder and Honorary President of the Magdy Yacoub Foundation for Cardiac Diseases and Research, and Prof. Magdy Ishaq, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Magdy Yacoub Foundation for Heart Diseases and Research.

This agreement comes within the framework of the continuous pursuit to improve the quality of health services provided to citizens and promote patient safety concepts. The scope of cooperation between the two parties includes the following axes:

Supporting the Egyptian Board system through the institutional and programmatic accreditation of the Egyptian Board Certification.

Continuous Professional Development Accreditation of specialized training programs, workshops, and scientific conferences.

Continuing Medical Education Building and innovating cutting-edge educational programs that meet the needs of the health sector and keep pace with international standards.

This partnership is a pivotal step to leverage the significant global and local expertise of the Magdy Yacoub Foundation for Cardiac Diseases and Research, and integrate it with the comprehensive development vision of the Egyptian Health Council to raise the efficiency of doctors and healthcare providers in Egypt.

The signing of the agreement was attended by Prof. Madiha Khattab – Chairman of the Higher Scientific Committee of the Egyptian Board of Human Medicine at the Egyptian Health Council

Prof. Fathi Khudair - Chairman of the Higher Committee for Continuing Professional Development of Human Medicine at the Egyptian Health Council

Prof. Wael Abdel Aal - Chief Medical Officer and Acting Executive Director of Magdy Yacoub Heart Foundation

Prof. Mohamed Zakaria – Executive Director of Magdy Yacoub Heart Foundation Hospitals

Dr. Ehab Kamal - General Coordinator of the Higher Committees for the Examination Practicing Health Professions and Continuing Professional Development

Dr. Abdel Salam Shalaby - Director General of the General Directorate of Human Medicine Affairs and General Supervisor of the Governance and Internal Audit Department

Dr. Hala Abdel Moati Ahmed - Director of International Relations at the Egyptian Health Council

Mr. Mahmoud Abdel Hai - Head of the Nursing Sector at Magdy Yacoub Heart Foundation