TIF guides Egypt and pioneers in the treatment of thalassaemia all over the world!
Press Release
Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF), based in Cyprus guides Egypt and pioneers in the treatment of thalassaemia all over the world!
TIF meets with the Egyptian Minister of Health
18-20 February 2015
TIF’s work in Egypt is accelerating progress in this country! Egypt is a country of the Middle East, where tremendous work has been achieved with regards to thalassaemia, but in which many gaps still need to bridged. There is still a need for the implementation of national programs to prevent this disease and ensure its proper treatment.
In this context, TIF was recently invited by medical specialists of the country to provide its expertise and knowledge for improving the quality of life of thalassaemia patients in Egypt. TIF, represented by Dr Androulla Eleftheriou, TIF Executive Director, and Dr. Michael Angastiniotis, TIF Medical Advisor, conducted a delegation visit to this country between 18-20 February 2015.
As part of this visit, many meetings were organized with state health officials. The delegates also met with the Minister of Health and Population of Egypt, Dr Adel Hassan Al Adaw, and had the opportunity to discuss the adoption and implementation of a national prevention and control program for thalassaemia, as well as policies by the Egyptian government that will improve the care for patients with thalassaemia in the country. Distinguished Egyptian scientists were also present at this meeting, including Prof. Amal El-Beshlawy and Prof Mona Hamdy, both professors at the Department of Paediatric Haematology of the Cairo University Hospital and Dr. Naglaa Shaheen, consultant of paediatric genetic haematology and National Health Insurance Organization spokeswoman.
After the extensive discussions that followed, it was agreed that TIF would draft and prepare a memorandum in collaboration with Egyptian experts, which is intended to be adopted at the national level by the Egyptian government.
TIF delegates also had the opportunity to participate in a workshop held on 19 February 2015 in Alexandria through presentations in the workshop’s programme. This workshop aimed at reviewing the current situation in patient care, the national prevention program, as well as public awareness programs on thalassaemia.
This delegation visit has been a stepping stone not only to the implementation of a national prevention programme as well as control programs and policies by the Egyptian government, but also to supporting efforts made to improve the quality of life of patients in the country.
The minister of Health and Population of Egypt, Dr Adel Hassan Al Adaw, with TIF Executive Director, Dr Androulla Eleftheriou, TIF Medical Advisor, Dr Michael Angastiniotis, and distinguished medical professionals in Egypt.
