Dr. El-Minshawy Inaugurates Comprehensive Development Projects at Assiut University Main Hospital with a Total Cost of EGP 12 Million

- Inauguration of the Department of Chest Diseases (women) and the Intermediate Care Unit after a comprehensive renovation and replacement.
- ⁠Ongoing supervision of the development works in the Specialized Private Treatment Department in line with international codes and infection control standards.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, inaugurated today, Tuesday, July 29, a number of development, replacement and renovation projects at the main university hospital, with a total cost of EGP 12 million. The projects were carried out under the supervision of Dr. Alaa Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals Board, and Dr. Khaled Abdelaziz, Director of the Main University Hospital.

The inauguration included the renovation and development of the Department of Chest Diseases (women) and the Intermediate Care Unit, in addition to following up on the development works already completed in the Specialized Private Treatment Department, as part of the university's plan to upgrade the medical infrastructure and improve the quality of health services provided to patients, in order to enhance the hospital's position as a leading educational and therapeutic institution in Upper Egypt.

Dr. El-Minshawy emphasized that these inaugurations are part of a comprehensive development plan for the main university hospital, being implemented in phases, and aimed at upgrading various departments and delivering advanced medical services that meet the latest international standards.

Regarding the Department of Chest Diseases (women)University President explained that the total cost of the comprehensive renovation reached EGP 5.5 million , came under the supervision of Dr. Safaa Mokhtar Wafi, Head of the Department. The development works included the complete refurbishment of 33 beds, upgrades to patient rooms, bathrooms, electrical and plumbing systems, and equipping each bed with oxygen and suction outlets to meet the needs of patients with respiratory failure. The Intermediate Care Unit was also fitted with advanced monitoring devices for each bed to accurately track vital signs.

Additionally, the renovation included upgrading the ultrasound and interventional radiology unit for chest diseases, which now includes two modern ultrasound machines. The unit was also equipped with air conditioning, and the department’s scientific seminar room was refurbished to support educational and training activities.

In a related context, Dr. El-Minshawy inspected the initial development works carried out at the Specialized Private Treatment Department, located on the fourth floor of the main university hospital, with a cost of EGP 6.5 million, in preparation for its upcoming inauguration. This is part of the university’s ongoing efforts to provide distinguished and advanced medical services to a broad range of patients and to alleviate pressure on other hospital departments.

The department comprises 13 rooms and suites. The renovation included a complete overhaul of the infrastructure, refurbishment of walls and flooring, renewal of electrical systems and sanitary facilities, all carried out in full compliance with international codes and infection control standards for medical facility design and construction. The project was supervised by Dr. Samir Kamal, Deputy Director of the Hospital for Paid Services, and Dr. Mohamed Helmy El-Hefnawy, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, who served as the project’s architectural designer and consultant.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by several university and hospital officials, including: Dr. Hoda Makhlouf, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Mohamed Safwat, Deputy Director of the Main University Hospital for Medical and Therapeutic Affairs; Dr. Shehata El-Dabaa, Engineering Consultant to the University President; along with a number of faculty members, teaching assistants, hospital staff, and engineers from the Engineering Affairs Department at Assiut University Hospitals.