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In a medical and humanitarian achievement that reflects the excellence of the medical teams at Ain Shams University Hospitals and their ongoing commitment to providing specialized healthcare to the most vulnerable groups, the Heart Academy at Ain Shams University Hospitals continued performing a series of complex pediatric heart surgeries for the second consecutive day, in collaboration with a specialized medical team from the UK's Alder Hey Children's Hospital and with the participation of a distinguished group of physicians from the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Unit.

These surgeries are being conducted under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University; Prof. Ali El-Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the University Hospitals; and Prof. Tarek Youssef, Executive Director of Ain Shams University Hospitals. The initiative is part of the university's strategy to strengthen international medical cooperation, facilitate the exchange of expertise, and provide the latest treatment options for critical and complex cases.

The first day witnessed five delicate cardiac surgeries, including two performed on children from Sudan. Medical efforts continued the second day with five additional surgeries, including procedures for two children from the Gaza Strip, bringing the total number of surgical procedures to 10 over two days. This achievement exemplifies the medical and humanitarian role of Ain Shams University Hospitals in providing specialized healthcare without discrimination.

The medical team's activities also included clinical consultations and diagnostic examinations using echocardiography (ECHO) for 45 children over the two days, with 25 children examined on the first day and 20 on the second. These examinations were conducted jointly by the Egyptian and British medical teams to assess patients' conditions, identify their treatment needs, and develop appropriate medical plans.

This marks the third visit within the ongoing cooperation and partnership between the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Unit at the Heart Academy and the UK's Alder Hey Children's Hospital. The partnership aims to perform highly specialized surgical interventions for critical and complex cases and provide medical support to underprivileged children, including Egyptian citizens and refugees, by combining Egyptian and British medical expertise.

For his part, Prof. Ashraf Abdel Hamid El-Midany, Head of the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Unit, confirmed that the initial clinical indicators for the children who underwent surgery are reassuring. He noted that the children are showing improvement during the early postoperative stages, reflecting the efficiency of coordination and collaboration between the Egyptian and British medical teams.

This partnership reaffirms the position of Ain Shams University Hospitals as a leading medical and educational center and underscores their commitment to utilizing their expertise and resources to save children's lives and expand cooperation with international medical institutions, thereby enhancing the quality of healthcare services and offering hope to children suffering from heart conditions.