Under the auspices of Prof. Tamer Samir, President of Benha National University, the university’s College of Veterinary Medicine signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the General Syndicate of Veterinarians. The ceremony was attended by university and syndicate leadership, alongside deans of the health sector.
Details of the Agreement:
- Strategic Partnership Goals:
- Strengthen institutional collaborations to enhance veterinary education and align it with societal/industry needs.
- Focus on applied scientific research and practical training to develop qualified professionals supporting public health and food security.
- Statements from Leadership:
- Tamer Samir (University President):
Emphasized the MoU’s role in building educational partnerships that bridge academia and professional practice. - Hussein Al-Maghraby (Vice President for Academic Affairs):
Highlighted the collaboration’s impact on curriculum development, field training, and aligning academic outcomes with veterinary standards. - Magdy Hassan (General Syndicate Head):
Praised the partnership’s role in advancing veterinary education and sustainable capacity-building for Egyptian society. - Ayman Samir (Veterinary College Dean):
Stressed the MoU’s focus on One Health initiatives and integrating academic training with professional practice.
- Tamer Samir (University President):
- Attendees:
- Mahmoud Abdel-Sabour (Health Sector Dean)
- Amr El-Dakhakhny (Executive Director of Benha University Hospitals)
- Syndicate representatives:
- Mahmoud Hamdi (Syndicate Treasurer)
- Mahmoud Afifi (Head of Scientific Committee)
- Mohamed El-Shatby (Syndicate Scientific Center)
- Ahmed El-Bandary (Syndicate Deputy Head)
MoU Focus Areas:
- Capacity Building: Enhancing students’ professional skills and graduate readiness.
- One Health Integration: Prioritizing interdisciplinary approaches to human-animal-environment health.
- Quality Standards: Elevating veterinary education to meet global benchmarks.