Under the patronage of the Central Bank of Egypt’s Central CSR Unit..
Suez Canal Bank inaugurates the inpatient ward of the Cardiac Catheterization Unit at Misr Al Qadima Mabara Hospital after its renovation and development support
As part of its keenness to support the healthcare sector and reinforcing its role in corporate social responsibility, Suez Canal Bank inaugurated the inpatient ward of the Cardiac Catheterization Unit at Misr Al Qadima Mabara Hospital following the completion of renovation and equipping works carried out under the patronage of the Central Bank of Egypt’s Central CSR Unit.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Akef El Maghraby, CEO and Managing Director of Suez Canal Bank; Dr. Ghada Tawfik, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt for Corporate Social Responsibility; and Nour Elzeny, Head of Financial Inclusion, Corporate Communications, and CSR at Suez Canal Bank.
Representing the hospital were Dr. Khaled Lasheen, General Manager of Misr Al Qadima Mabara Hospital; Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Shakweer, Chairman of the Therapeutic Institution; Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Sabry, Cardiology Consultant and Head of the Cardiology Department; and Dr. Ahmed Mohsen El Sawah, Cardiology Consultant and Head of the Catheterization Unit.
The development works included upgrading the inpatient floor dedicated to heart patients and equipping it with approximately 21 beds to accommodate patients before and after cardiac catheterization procedures, with a capacity to serve up to 300 patients per month.
The project also included the provision of advanced ECG machines, in addition to infrastructure upgrades covering painting works, suspended ceilings, electrical systems, lighting, and air conditioning.
This collaboration comes within the framework of Suez Canal Bank’s CSR strategy, which focuses on supporting healthcare institutions and enhancing medical infrastructure to help improve the quality of treatment services and strengthen the efficiency of the healthcare system.
In this context, Akef El Maghraby stated: “Suez Canal Bank places strong emphasis on supporting the healthcare sector as one of the key pillars for achieving sustainable development. Accordingly, we are keen on implementing impactful community initiatives in the health sector.”
El Maghraby added that this collaboration reflects a successful model of partnership between the banking sector and healthcare institutions. He noted that supporting the development of the Cardiac Catheterization Unit at Misr Al Qadima Mabara Hospital aligns with the Bank’s direction toward contributing to the enhancement of healthcare services and providing an advanced treatment environment for the hospital’s patients.
Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Shakweer stated that this collaboration with Suez Canal Bank contributes to supporting and developing healthcare services provided to citizens.
He added that the renovation works represent a valuable addition to the hospital’s medical capabilities and directly contribute to improving the level of care provided to heart patients, while also helping medical teams perform their work more efficiently to deliver integrated healthcare services.
About Suez Canal Bank:
Suez Canal Bank is an Egyptian joint-stock company established as a commercial bank in 1978.
The Bank’s issued and paid-up capital amounts to EGP 10 billion, distributed over 1 billion shares, while its authorized capital stands at EGP 15 billion.
The Bank provides a diversified range of banking solutions, financial products, and services to corporate and individual clients through a network of 56 branches across Egypt and a representative office in Libya, including a dedicated Islamic banking branch, in addition to an extensive ATM network across Egypt and a wide network of correspondent banks worldwide.
About Misr Al Qadima Mabara Hospital:
Misr Al Qadima Mabara Hospital is considered one of the leading medical institutions affiliated with the Therapeutic Institution of the Ministry of Health and Population, combining advanced healthcare services with education and scientific research in the fields of cardiology and interventional catheterization.
The Mabara Heart Academy includes a distinguished team of specialists for both adults and children and offers a wide range of advanced interventions.
• Diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Complex chronic total occlusion (CTO) coronary interventions.
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI).
• Catheter-based valve repair and treatment procedures.
• TEVAR procedures for thoracic and aortic aneurysms.
• Complex hybrid interventions for aortic diseases.
• Implantation of advanced cardiac devices (CRT / ICD / Pacemakers).
• Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and related interventions.
The hospital also includes a specialized Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Unit providing:
• Catheter-based closure of congenital heart defects.
• Balloon dilation procedures for pediatric valves and arteries.
• Complex interventions for congenital heart diseases.
• Diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions for children and newborns.
The hospital is notably the first Ministry of Health-affiliated hospital in Egypt to perform transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation procedures.
The academy is committed to combining advanced treatment in line with the latest international standards alongside practical medical training, hosting international experts, and organizing workshops and scientific conferences in support of Egypt’s direction toward developing centers of medical excellence.