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Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Omar Sherif Omar, Secretary of the Supreme Council of University Hospitals, and as part of its steadfast commitment to supporting the healthcare system and reinforcing concepts of quality and patient safety within medical institutions, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, headed by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of the Institute and Chairman of the Board, hosted and participated in the “Hand Hygiene Annual Festival,” organized by the Supreme Council of University Hospitals. The event coincided with the celebration of World Hand Hygiene Day and witnessed broad participation from academic and medical leaders, infection control experts, representatives of the World Health Organization, and university hospitals.

In a step that reflects the pioneering role of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute in supporting globally prioritized health issues, the institute organized a high-level specialized scientific event entitled:“A Multidisciplinary Approach to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Bridging Innovation and Clinical Practice into Policy and Action” under the patronage of Professor Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Acting Director of the Institute and Chairman of the Board, with the participation of a distinguished group of senior professors, experts, and specialists in the fields of medicine, scientific research, pharmacy, and health policy.

In a move reflecting the Theodor Bilharz Research Institute's commitment to integrating medical specialties as a cornerstone of healthcare system development, the institute hosted a high-level scientific meeting under the patronage of Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of the Institute and Chairman of the Board. Organized by the Clinical Nutrition Unit, headed by Dr. Marwa Abdel Ghany, Deputy Supervisor of the Unit, in collaboration with the General Surgery Department, headed by Dr. Hisham El-Meligy, the specialized scientific meeting aimed to highlight the latest medical practices supporting improved patient outcomes.

Under the rapidly evolving transformations taking place in the global training and scientific research sectors, relying solely on traditional methods is no longer sufficient to keep pace with modern demands. Interactive visual technologies have become an essential component in advancing learning systems and enhancing the efficiency of knowledge transfer. In line with this direction, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute continues to play its pioneering role in adopting the latest educational and technological practices that support innovation and scientific capacity building.

In a move reflecting its strategic direction towards expanding scientific collaboration and strengthening its role as a leading regional center for medical and applied research, the Theodor Bilharz Research Institute continues to solidify its position in supporting the health education and training system. This is achieved through building strategic partnerships aimed at developing competencies and linking scientific research with clinical practice, thereby contributing to improving the quality of healthcare services in Egypt and the Arab region.