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Daily News Egypt
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily News Egypt
Sandoz Egypt introduces OMNITROPE 15mg biosimilar growth hormone for the treatment of short stature
Sandoz the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, announced the introduction of its 15mg/1.5ml concentration of the OMNITROPE biosimilar growth hormone for the treatment of short stature to the Egyptian market, as part of its ongoing efforts to support Egypt's Vision 2030. Local healthcare authorities remain committed to addressing various health challenges to enhance public health for current and future generations, and help build a healthier, more productive workforce. Research conducted at the Suez Canal University endocrinology outpatient clinic in Ismailia City, Egypt and released in 2024, underscored the importance of short stature treatment, with findings indicating that treatment with growth hormone significantly improved physical, social, psychological, and environmental quality of life¹. 'In children and adolescents, growth hormone is used to treat growth disturbance due to insufficient secretion of growth hormone, associated with Turner syndrome, with chronic renal insufficiency, in short children/adolescents born small for gestational age, or associated with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The biosynthetic/synthetic hormone is indicated for the treatment of children with growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH)² ³,' Dr. Mona Salem, Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology at Ain Shams University and President of the Egyptian Society of Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, said. 'Short stature is diagnosed in children or adolescents who are well below the average height for their age and gender, which may be due to genetic factors or underlying health conditions⁴ ⁵. Studies show that short stature prevalence varies geographically, with a genetic predisposition, as well as nutritional and environmental factors, playing an important role⁶,' Dr Salem added. A cross-sectional study conducted between January 2018 and January 2020 involving 33,150 Egyptian children aged 6 to 11 showed that 17% of the sample had short stature, with 40.8% attributed to familial factors and 24.2% to constitutional causes⁷. 'As noted, short stature affects children and adolescents, not only physically but also psychologically' Dr. Rasha Tarif, Head of the Paediatric Endocrinology Unit at Ain Shams University and Chair of European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Education and Training Committee, said. 'Growth hormone plays a critical role in effective treatment plans, but ensuring its availability has been a challenge in recent years. This challenge is being addressed through ongoing efforts to secure sufficient quantities to ensure uninterrupted treatment until puberty is complete. Treatment continuity, along with proper follow-up with a specialized physician, is essential for achieving optimal results,' Dr. Tarif added. This new concentration is being made available, expanding treatment options in line with the latest global scientific standards. This will allow for a better patient response in the treatment journey by minimizing interruptions. Securing the reliable availability of this human growth hormone reinforces medical efforts to provide comprehensive care for children and reflects the Egyptian medical community's commitment to delivering advanced treatment solutions for patients in need. 'The Egyptian government, within the context of the Egypt Vision 2030, has shown strong commitment to reducing the prevalence of short stature among children, aiming to improve public health for current and future generations, and help build a healthier, more productive workforce, in line with the national vision for sustainable development,' Sameh Elbagoury, Sandoz Egypt Country Head, said. 'Our top priority at Sandoz is to develop affordable biosimilars for high-quality biologics and ensure that as many patients as possible have access to them. Introducing the 15 mg concentration of our well-established Omnitrope growth hormone allows us to help local authorities meet the increase in demand for growth hormones, reflecting the positive impact and notable success achieved by the Presidential Initiative for the Early Detection of Anaemia, Obesity and Short Stature,' Elbagoury added.
CairoScene
09-07-2025
- Health
- CairoScene
Neurosurgeon Dr. Ahmed Abdeen's Testimony From Gaza
In times of great injustice under occupation, doctors become anchors, witnesses, and bearers of unbearable truths, far beyond the confines of conventional medicine. In Gaza, one of those witnesses is Dr. Ahmad Abdeen, a young Palestinian doctor who lived through the unimaginable: treating the wounded under bombardment, operating with scarce resources, and holding on to a vow made over a decade ago. Before Israel launched its genocidal invasion, Dr. Abdeen had planned to complete his education as a neurosurgeon in Gaza, and establish a specialised neurosurgery hospital in his homeland. As the bombs fell and demolished his house, he was forced to leave to Egypt, where he continues to work in the hopes of finishing this critical mission. He speaks with the urgency of someone who has seen what the world prefers to look away from. His story is one of survival, purpose, of continuing, studying, and believing in the value of every life pulled from beneath the rubble. I sat with Dr. Abdeen because stories like his rarely get told fully, and even more rarely by the people who lived them. In his voice lives Gaza, its pain, its strength and its unwavering will to live. His journey into medicine didn't start in lecture halls. It began on the asphalt, in a moment of unforgettable loss. He was 14 when he saw his brother Hashem bleeding and dying in front of his eyes after a car accident in Gaza. He stood helpless as Hashem needed emergency brain surgery, but there were no specialists, no resources, no chance. Hashem spent 15 days in the ICU before passing away. 'On the day of his burial, I made a vow before God and before Hashem: that I would become a doctor, specialising in neurosurgery, to be the help he never had and to save lives that might otherwise vanish like his,' Dr. Abdeen told me. In 2016, he took the first step toward fulfilling that vow when he was accepted into Ain Shams University's medical school. It would be the first time he went to Egypt to pursue his medical education. His joy was mixed with anxiety; how would he afford the tuition and living costs? With a will that didn't break, he studied tirelessly. From the first year, he ranked top amongst international students and second amongst Egyptians. Then came unexpected relief: a generous woman from Kuwait sponsored his tuition for six years. She became, after God, the reason he was able to continue and achieve his dream. He graduated with honours, ranking first amongst international students. 'My academic journey wasn't easy,' he said. 'I was a stranger in a foreign land, yearning for my country and my family. But I carried a mission larger than exile or deprivation, a mission named loyalty to Hashem, mercy for people, and hope for Gaza.' He had been able to go back to Gaza and fulfil some of these ambitions. 'We sang with our laughter and wove priceless memories from the small details of life,' he said, recalling the years he spent with his family. 'Our hearts knew peace, our homes held safety, and our dreams had space to imagine the future.' When Israel began its assault on Gaza, his path in neurosurgery felt like a calling, clear, urgent, and undeniable. He felt the genocide was a divine test. Would he stand by his people, as he had vowed? He knew every minute in the hospital could save a life, maybe a child like Hashem. When he went to the European Gaza Hospital on his first day as a volunteer, he felt like he had walked into the heart of a living wound. Nothing in the world could have prepared him for what he saw. 'I entered hoping to help, but I found myself in the middle of an unmatched catastrophe,' he said. 'I saw souls screaming, not with voices, but with eyes that had cried every tear they had. I saw children, women, and elderly people torn apart, scattered, alive in dead bodies, and dead with dreams that never came true.' It was like a nightmare. He saw dismembered human remains stacked in hospital corners, as if they were inventory - as if they weren't somebody's son or mother or sister. He saw bodies wrapped in white cloth, waiting for space in the morgue. In the operating room, he saw hundreds of injured people crying - not asking to live, just begging for the pain to stop. He saw a 24-year-old woman, half her body missing, bleeding from a severe head wound. They saved her after hours of surgery. When she woke up, she wept, asking, 'Where is my man?' He couldn't answer. Hours later, the rest of her body arrived in her sister's shroud, who had been martyred the same night. He saw a boy who lived through a massacre, the only survivor from his entire family. The boy looked at them, as if asking: Why me? What now? 'What I witnessed in six months, I doubt any surgeon in the world sees in a lifetime,' Dr. Abdeen said. 'Every corner of that hospital screamed. Every scream is now etched in my mind. They chase me when I'm awake. They bring me to tears in my sleep. What I saw was a different kind of struggle: the struggle to stay human in the face of extermination. And that's why I'll keep going. I will carry this message as long as I live.' 'The cases I dealt with at the European Gaza Hospital went far beyond anything I studied or trained for,' he continued. 'Every wound told a story, every person was a walking reminder of everything we were up against.' Dr. Abdeen treated shredded limbs, complete cervical spine fractures, open wounds left untreated because of the siege and lack of basic medical supplies. Often, they worked under bombardment, receiving mostly child victims with terror in their eyes and bodies torn apart, with hospitals being raided by occupation forces who not only killed and arrested the wounded, but also targeted the doctors themselves. 'This reality was nothing like any textbook, nothing like the training offered in safe hospitals,' Dr. Abdeen said. 'Practicing medicine in Gaza was about resilience, and a deep, human courage in the face of daily death.' At first, Dr. Abdeen seemed eager to talk about the medical side, the technical stuff, the impossible conditions. But when I asked about the emotional toll, he fell into silence for a moment. 'During my time at the European Gaza Hospital, there was no space for collapse, not even time to think about emotions,' he told me. 'Sometimes we worked three days straight without seeing our own displaced families, who were surviving in tents. I only saw them for an hour or two every few days.' But the true physical impact of this burden did not hit him until he left Gaza. When he had once again arrived in Egypt, the symptoms started to show: intense guilt, loss of appetite, chronic insomnia, nightmares, and involuntary crying. He felt like he had abandoned them, even though he'd left to serve them better. 'I sought out psychologists in Egypt, and then in the US, trying to make sense of the anxiety that clung to me,' he said, running his hand through his hair. 'But the truth is, nothing calmed me, because the war didn't stop. Death still chased my people. My family remained under siege.' I was surprised that he was being so open about therapy. But Dr. Abdeen didn't seem to care about keeping up appearances any more. 'It was only then that I realised: the only way to survive what I had lived through was to continue. To channel my pain into my studies. To turn suffering into hope. To make every step I took toward specialisation a step closer to returning, to one day become a doctor who could save those we couldn't save then.' His hope in God and his certainty that He is with him every step of the way is the only thing that stopped him from falling apart. 'Being a doctor there was the greatest honour of my life,' Dr Abdeen said, and it was then that I saw him smile for the first time. 'Because it brought together humanity and dignity.' He never felt a conflict between being a doctor and being Palestinian. In Gaza, you don't choose between your roles, you live them all at once. He was treating the wounded while being displaced like them, searching for his own family in the tents, and then going back to save whoever remained beneath the rubble. 'It stood as proof of a people whose strength endures, even when the world turns away and silence surrounds them,' he said. 'In Gaza, the doctor isn't separate from the cause; he becomes a part of it. His practice of medicine is a continuation of life, in the face of every attempt to erase it.' The experience deepened the way he views medicine. It turned it into a calling from God. It amplified his sense of duty toward his people and carved into him the belief that medicine is not just knowledge or technique, but a sacred covenant between him and God, and the proof of the promise he made to Hashem. 'This experience made me even more determined to continue, to return one day as a doctor who carries hope into the rubble, and light into the darkness.' When I asked him about his message to the world, Dr. Abdeen leaned forward. 'What's unfolding in Gaza stands as one of the greatest ethical tests of our time, far beyond a humanitarian crisis. To every Arab or Muslim doctor outside Gaza, I say: there will come a day when you will stand before God and be asked why you didn't use your knowledge to save your brothers and sisters, while they were being slaughtered in full view of the world, with medicine blockaded and medical staff exhausted. Do not be complicit in the silence. Every minute without action is a life lost.' To students, he would tell them that their excellence is their greatest weapon. Don't underestimate the power of a word, a picture, a prayer, a stance. The path of knowledge is the path to victory, but do not remain neutral in an age of massacres. 'To every free young person, Arab or not, Muslim or not, I say: Gaza stands as a mirror to the world's conscience, a place where the weight of humanity is deeply felt. If you don't act now, know that the injustice will eventually reach you. Silence doesn't stop it, it brings it closer.' Despite all the pain and massacres he's witnessed, as a doctor and as a displaced person, there was still a light in his heart that never faded. Because his hope does not lie in this world, but in his deep faith and unwavering certainty that God does not abandon His people, that every wound has an end, every night has a dawn, and every hardship is followed by ease. I decided to ask him what he would tell himself before entering Gaza. Dr. Abdeen closed his eyes in thought, and said, 'Ahmed… be proud. You are about to step into the most sacred land and the greatest test. You will witness pain, massacre, betrayal, but also the most powerful patience and strongest will humanity has ever known. I would say: If I weren't from Gaza, I would have wished to be from Gaza, so I could live this dignity, carry this sacred burden, and be among my people, who teach the world the meaning of resilience. Enter Gaza with your heart, your soul, your knowledge, and your vow. You are going to carry a trust that only those chosen by God can bear, a light in the age of darkness.'
Al-Ahram Weekly
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egyptian student wins Quiz on Korea during Egypt-Korea diplomatic ties celebrations - City Lights - Life & Style
Amid the Egypt-Korea celebrations of 30-year diplomatic relations and the 20th anniversary of Ain Shams University's Korean Language and Literature Department, Rawan Hamed, a third-year university student, won Egypt's preliminary contest 'Quiz on Korea,' earning a spot in September's global finals. The embassy of South Korea in Egypt hosted the 2025 Quiz on Korea event at Ain Shams University on 29 June, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Egypt and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Korean Language and Literature Department at Ain Shams University. The Quiz on Korea was held in collaboration with the Faculty of Al-Alsun, Ain Shams University. The event is a global quiz competition co-hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Korea and the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) to raise international interest in Korea. During the contest, participants answer questions covering a wide range of topics, including Korean history, culture, language, and traditions. Contestants had registered in advance through an online application process. The winner of the competition will be invited to Korea as an Egyptian representative to compete in the global final round in September. The grand finale will be broadcast as a KBS special programme on 5 October. The Egypt preliminary consisted of three rounds: OX (true/false), multiple choice, and short-answer questions. At the end of the contest, Hamed emerged as the champion and will represent Egypt in the final round in Korea. Participants at the 2025 Quiz on the Korea global quiz competition. Over 100 guests attended the event, including participants and the audience. Spectators expressed their admiration for the participants' passion and knowledge of Korea, noting that the event inspired them to learn more about Korean culture and history. In his welcoming remarks, Korean Ambassador to Egypt Kim Yonghyon expressed delight in hosting the Quiz on Korea event, highlighting the strong friendship and partnership between Korea and Egypt. 'The cultural and people-to-people exchanges serve as vital bridges of understanding between the two peoples,' he emphasized. He also expressed his gratitude to all participants and attendees for their enthusiasm and contributions to deepening bilateral cultural exchange. The event also featured celebratory performances by Ain Shams University's student Samulnori club and choir, adding a festive atmosphere to the occasion. In addition, a special Korea-Egypt quiz show was held for the audience, offering an opportunity to deepen their understanding of Korea and the various activities of the Korean embassy. 'Our two nations share strong ties, reflected in the Korean department where students act as cultural ambassadors. The Quiz on Korea is not only a test of knowledge, but also a celebration of our shared passion for Korean culture and cross-cultural connection,' Dean of the Faculty of Al-Alsun Prof. Salwa Rashad stated in her opening remarks. Salwa Rashad, Dean of the Faculty of Al-Alsun, with Ambassador of Korea to Egypt Kim Yonghyon at Ain Shams University. The Korean ambassador seized the opportunity to announce a series of cultural events planned throughout the year in celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties. These include the touring K-Arts Fusion Gugak concert scheduled to take place at the American University in Cairo on 26 August, a classical music concert, a Samulnori (Korean traditional percussion music) concert, and a Taekwondo demonstration by the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) team. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
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30-06-2025
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Abeer Sabry and Husband Divorce after Seven Years of Marriage
Yara Sameh Egyptian actress Abeer Sabry and her husband, lawyer Ayman Al Bayaa are going their separate ways after seven years of marriage. Sabry shared that they had broken up in a post on Instagram without sharing further details. In September 2018, Sabry and Al Bayaa tied the knot in the Egyptian consulate in the UAE. Sabry, born on April 26, 1971, in Cairo, studied law at Ain Shams University. She started her artistic career as a show host until she was picked up by director Ali Abdel Khaliq for a role in 'Al Nagun min Alnar' (Those Who Were Saved from The Fire) with Amr Abdel Gelil and Tareq Lotfy in 1994. Sabry collaborated for the second time with Abdel Khaliq in the film 'Atabet El Settat' (Women's Doorstep) alongside Nabila Ebeid and Farouq Al Fishawy. Sabry is known for her roles in 2014's TV hit series 'Al Sayyeda Al Oula', in 2012's hit TV series 'Ma Sabek El Asrar', in 2015's TV hit series 'Alwan Elteif', in 2017's TV hit series 'Al Tofan', and in 2018's TV hit series 'El ab el rohy part 2'. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
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30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Ain Shams Uni. Hosts Quiz on Korea 2025 Celebrating 30 Years of Korea-Egypt Relations
Nada Mustafa The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Egypt hosted the 2025 Quiz on Korea event at Ain Shams University on 29th June, 2025. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Egypt, and the 20th anniversary of the Korean Language and Literature Department at Ain Shams University, the Quiz on Korea Egypt was successfully held in collaboration with Faculty of Al-Alsun, Ain Shams University. Quiz on Korea is a global quiz competition co-hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Korea and KBS (Korean Broadcasting System), aimed at raising global interest in Korea. Participants answer questions covering a wide range of topics including Korean history, culture, language, and traditions. Contestants registered in advance through an online application process, and the winner of the Egypt preliminary will be invited to Korea as an Egyptian representative to compete in the global final round in September. The grand finale will be broadcasted as a KBS special program on October 5th. In his welcoming remarks, H.E. Kim Yonghyon, Ambassador of Korea to Egypt, expressed delight in hosting the Quiz on Korea event, highlighting the strong friendship and partnership between Korea and Egypt. He emphasized that cultural and people-to-people exchanges serve as vital bridges of understanding between two peoples, and expressed his gratitude to all participants and attendees for their enthusiasm and contributions to deepening bilateral cultural exchange. The Ambassador also announced a series of cultural events planned throughout the year in celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties. These include the Touring K-Arts Fusion Gugak Concert at the American University in Cairo on August 26th, as well as a classical music concert, a Samulnori (Korean traditional percussion music) concert, and a Taekwondo demonstration by the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) team. Prof. Dr. Salwa Rashad, Dean of the Faculty of Al-Alsun, Ain Shams University stated in her opening remarks that our two nations share strong ties, reflected in the Korean department where students act as cultural ambassadors. The Quiz on Korea is not only a test of knowledge, but also a celebration of our shared passion for Korean culture and cross-cultural connection. The Quiz on Korea event featured celebratory performances by Ain Shams University's student Samulnori club and choir, adding a festive atmosphere to the occasion. In addition to the main quiz competition, a special Korea-Egypt quiz show was held for the audience, providing an opportunity to deepen their understanding of Korea and the Korean Embassy's various activities. The Egypt preliminary consisted of three rounds: OX (true / false), multiple choice, and short answer questions. Ultimately, Ms. Rawan Hamed, a third-year student majoring in Korean Language and Literature at Ain Shams University, emerged as the champion and will represent Egypt in the final round in Korea. The event drew over 100 guests, including participants and audience. Spectators expressed their admiration for the participants' passion and knowledge of Korea, noting that the event inspired them to learn more about Korean culture and history. Quiz on Korea Quiz on Korea Quiz on Korea Quiz on Korea Quiz on Korea Quiz on Korea Quiz on Korea read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
