Prof. Mohamed Hussein Mahmoud, President of Tanta University, and Prof. Mohamed Hantira, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, inspected the newly established Stroke Center at Tanta University Hospitals. The visit was attended by Prof. Mohamed El-Badawy, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Prof. Mohamed Gaber, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, Prof. Hassan El-Tatawy, Executive Director of University Hospitals, Prof. Ehab Shawky, Director of the Center, Dr. Shaker Hussein, Consultant and Director of the Neurointervention and Stroke Fellowship Program at Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, Kerala, India; Dr. Amal El-Hashemy, Senior Consultant in Neurology and Stroke, Canadian Board-certified from McGill University and former Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, Dr. Mohamed Al-Mekhlafi, Associate Professor of Stroke Medicine and Neurointerventional Radiology at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, and Medical Director of the Acute Stroke Unit at Foothills Medical Centre; in addition to several directors and deputy directors of university hospitals, department heads, and unit directors.
During the tour, the University President emphasized that the Center represents a significant addition to the medical services provided by Tanta University Hospitals and a pioneering achievement, as it is the first fully independent, stand-alone center in Egypt dedicated exclusively to stroke care.
He stressed that Tanta University places the establishment and development of specialized centers and hospitals, equipped with the latest medical facilities and international technologies, among its top priorities. This aims to ensure the delivery of prompt, high-quality healthcare in accordance with the highest international standards, effectively contributing to improving the health of citizens across the Delta region and throughout Egypt.
For his part, Prof. Mohamed Hantira, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals Board of Directors, affirmed that the Faculty and University Hospitals administration are committed to developing their infrastructure and providing an integrated medical environment for patients that keeps pace with the latest international healthcare systems. He highlighted the continuous and unwavering support provided by Prof. Mohamed Hussein Mahmoud, President of Tanta University, to the Faculty of Medicine and its affiliated hospitals. He also expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to the University President, acknowledging his significant personal role and the University's major contribution to supporting the establishment of the Center.
Prof. Ehab Shawky, Director of the Center, delivered a presentation highlighting its advanced capabilities and modern medical equipment. He explained that it is the first fully independent (stand-alone) center in Egypt dedicated to providing specialized, high-quality medical care for stroke patients.
It is worth noting that the Center comprises 29 beds equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities, including six intensive care beds; a radiology unit equipped with a CT scanner and an MRI machine; an ultrasound imaging unit; two specialized suites for cerebral catheterization and neurosurgery; a neurorehabilitation unit; outpatient clinics; a pharmacy; a continuing medical education and training hall; and a medical records unit.
11/10/2026