Prof. Dr. Sherif Mohamed Sabry Al-Attar, Acting President of Fayoum University, attended the closing activities of the Healthcare Safety and Quality Care Program, organized by the Faculty of Medicine in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), today, Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Faculty of Medicine.

​The event took place in the presence of Prof. Dr. Najla Al-Sherbini, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; Mr. Ebisawa Yu, Chief Representative of JICA Egypt Office; Ms. Ito Tomomi and Dr. Ahmed El-Geizy from JICA; and Ambassador Lydia Matapo, Deputy Ambassador of Zambia.

​Prof. Dr. Sherif Al-Attar emphasized the program’s importance in promoting international cooperation, exchanging expertise and knowledge, and building capacity. He added that the program has transcended being merely a training opportunity to become a platform for exchanging experiences, building extended professional networks, and strengthening ties of friendship and cooperation among African nations.

​He highlighted that the future of the African continent relies on cooperation, knowledge sharing, and investing in human capital. He noted that international partnerships and training programs serve as a practical model for supporting sustainable development efforts, empowering the continent's people, and opening new horizons for joint cooperation toward a better future for Africa—praising the organizers' efforts in supporting training, skill development, and fostering international cooperation frameworks.

​Prof. Dr. Najla Al-Sherbini added that the training program aimed to enhance the skills of 20 physicians representing 9 African countries, namely: Mozambique, Uganda, Malawi, Ghana, Angola, Tanzania, Zambia, Somalia, and Gabon. Held from August 2 to August 20 of this year, the program covered healthcare quality and patient safety to build their professional capabilities and improve health services in their respective home countries.

​She noted that the program is part of the ongoing cooperation between the Faculty of Medicine at Fayoum University and JICA. It is held periodically, with its objectives and axes updated according to emerging needs and challenges in the medical sector, providing participants with an opportunity to exchange expertise and learn about the latest practices and current challenges across various medical fields.

​In his speech, Mr. Ebisawa Yu expressed his sincere appreciation to the Faculty of Medicine at Fayoum University for its outstanding efforts in organizing and executing the program. He also thanked the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD) for its support and collaboration, emphasizing that the knowledge and expertise gained by participants will contribute to developing healthcare systems and enhancing patient safety in their countries, and that JICA remains committed to continuing the partnership and monitoring the program's outcomes.

​Ambassador Lydia Matapo affirmed that healthcare quality and patient safety represent a fundamental pillar for building robust health systems and achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Africa.

​She noted the participation of 3 specialists from Zambia in the program, emphasizing the importance of applying the knowledge and experience they gained to improve health practices and enhance care quality and safety. She also expressed her country's enthusiasm for continued cooperation with Fayoum University and its partners to support human resource development and health systems in Africa.