Prof. Ahmed Farag El-Kased, President of Menoufia University, announced the renewal of accreditation for the Oncology Institute Hospital at Menoufia University by the General Authority for Healthcare Accreditation and Regulation (GAHAR). The hospital successfully completed comprehensive evaluations and reviews according to internationally recognized national standards, ensuring the quality of healthcare services and patient safety.
Prof. El-Kased emphasized that this renewal adds a significant achievement to the record of Menoufia University hospitals and reflects the university’s commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards in healthcare. The hospital serves cancer patients from Menoufia Governorate and the Delta region and plays a vital role in supporting the healthcare system and alleviating the burden on patients.
He highlighted that the accreditation is the result of continuous efforts by the medical and administrative teams, who work tirelessly to develop treatment, education, and research services. The university aims to obtain institutional accreditation for all its healthcare facilities, ensuring safe medical services that meet the best local and international standards.
The hospital’s accreditation demonstrates its compliance with GAHAR’s quality standards, which rely on detailed field assessments conducted by trained expert teams.
The Oncology Institute is a leading medical facility for cancer diagnosis and treatment in the Delta region. It includes a hospital equipped with advanced medical technology, providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services. The institute also contributes to medical education, training healthcare professionals, and conducting scientific research, enhancing patient care and reducing suffering.
Prof. El-Kased outlined the future development plan, which includes major expansions to increase capacity and improve services. Upon completion, the hospital will accommodate approximately 400 inpatient beds, 40 intensive care beds, 40 intermediate care beds, 6 operating rooms, 100 chemotherapy chairs, and 4 radiotherapy stations. This will allow the institute to serve more patients and provide integrated care according to the latest global medical standards.
The University President praised the efforts of GAHAR, led by Prof. Ahmed Taha, recognizing the authority’s role in implementing quality standards in healthcare institutions. He emphasized that collaboration between academic institutions and national accreditation bodies is essential for sustaining quality and improving healthcare services in Egypt.
Prof. Ahmed Sabry thanked the University President for his continuous support and noted that the accreditation renewal motivates further improvements in medical services, education, training, and research in line with international oncology standards.
Prof. Mohamed El-Senbawy commended the hospital’s medical, nursing, and administrative teams, highlighting that teamwork was key to achieving this milestone, reinforcing the institute’s status as a distinguished center providing specialized care to thousands of patients annually.
The Oncology Institute follows global standards in education and research and comprises seven departments: Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Surgical Oncology, Radiation and Nuclear Oncology, Medical Oncology and Hematology, Tumor Biology, Medical Statistics and Cancer Epidemiology, and Palliative Medicine. It offers Master’s degrees in Oncology and Hematology, Radiation and Nuclear Oncology, Cancer Epidemiology and Control, Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, and Palliative Medicine, as well as Doctoral degrees in Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology and Hematology, Radiation Oncology, Tumor Biology, Cancer Epidemiology and Control, and Nuclear Medicine.