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In the Presence of the President of the Healthcare Authority… the Faculty of Business Discusses a PhD Thesis on “The Impact of COVID-19 on the Quality of Community Pharmacy Services”

Under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, Prof. Amany Osama Kamel, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, and Prof. Farid Mohram El-Garhi, Dean of the Faculty of Business, the Faculty of Business at Ain Shams University is preparing for a prominent academic event. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, the faculty will host the discussion of a thesis submitted for the Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) by researcher Aya Mohamed Salah El-Din Abdel Rahim Mohamed.

The thesis addresses a vital issue affecting both the Egyptian medical and community sectors, titled:

“The Impact of COVID-19 on the Quality-of-Care Services Offered by Community Pharmacies in Egypt.”

The topic reflects significant importance in evaluating the role of community pharmacies, particularly during health crises, and in enhancing the quality of healthcare services provided to citizens.

This academic discussion gains exceptional momentum and importance with the esteemed presence of Dr. Ahmed Hussein El-Sobky, Chairman of the General Authority for Healthcare, who will chair the examination committee. His participation adds considerable weight to the event and reflects the direct interest of executive leadership in research aimed at developing the healthcare system.

The distinguished committee is further composed of a select group of prominent academic and administrative figures, including:

Prof. Farid Mohram El-Garhi, Dean of the Faculty of Business, Ain Shams University, whose presence brings notable academic and administrative value to the discussion.

Prof. Sahar Mohamed Mehran, Dean of the Institute of Administrative Sciences – 6th of October, who contributes her distinguished academic and leadership expertise to enrich the scientific and research aspects of the thesis.

The thesis defense is scheduled to take place at the Faculty of Commerce, Ain Shams University, in the presence of a distinguished group of academics, experts, and specialists in the healthcare and business administration sectors, adding a new scientific and applied contribution to the field of healthcare and service management.