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In a step that reflects the depth of scientific relations between Egypt and China, and as a continuation of a joint cooperation that has already yielded promising research achievements, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) and Wuhan University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at renewing and deepening their academic and research collaboration. The agreement was signed by Prof. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of TBRI, and Prof. Youfeng Yuan, Vice President of Wuhan University, reaffirming both parties’ commitment to expanding cooperation in fields of mutual interest and unifying efforts to confront health challenges, foremost among them the fight against endemic diseases that pose a threat to public health in many developing countries.

Under the patronage of Prof. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute and Chairman of the Board, the Training Unit at the institute has announced the start of its summer internship program for medical students and fresh graduates. The program is accredited by the American Association for Continuing Education under the credit hours system.

Despite its strategic location on the Nile and its long-standing association with schistosomiasis treatment, few are aware that the Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) stands among the leading medical and research centers in the Middle East and Africa. Operating under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the institute is equipped with 300 beds, five operating theatres, and offers 24/7 care in advanced specialties such as hepatology, gastroenterology, and nephrology. TBRI collaborates with international entities including the World Health Organization and the European Commission, offering advanced postgraduate degrees to students from across Africa and Asia. The institute depends on community support to secure modern medical equipment and vital medications beyond the scope of its official funding—making it a model institution worthy of national and international recognition

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), received Dr. Walid El-Zawawy, Secretary of the Council of Research Centers, Institutes, and Authorities, during his field visit to the institute, which took place on the sidelines of his attendance at the TBRI Board of Directors meeting. During the visit, Dr. Abdel Aziz accompanied Dr. El-Zawawy on an extensive tour of several departments and units that have recently undergone comprehensive development. These included the operating theaters and the organ transplantation unit, which has been reopened after undergoing major upgrades aimed at enhancing medical performance and providing advanced therapeutic services. The visit also covered the internal medicine and surgical intensive care units, which have been equipped according to the latest medical systems and technologies to improve operational efficiency and service quality, ensuring the highest standards of healthcare for patients.

As part of the efforts to strengthen scientific and research collaboration between academic institutions and research centers, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) has signed a joint cooperation protocol with the Faculty of Medicine – Mansoura National University. The agreement is intended to support research, training, and specialized medical education.