Benha National University organized an academic and community engagement visit to Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357, bringing together a delegation of faculty members, teaching assistants, and students from several faculties. The initiative forms part of the University’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration with leading healthcare institutions while promoting its broader mission of community engagement.
Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Tamer Samir, President of Benha National University, noted that the visit reflects the University’s commitment to integrating academic excellence with meaningful community engagement. He emphasized that collaboration with a leading medical institution such as Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357 provides valuable opportunities for students to gain practical exposure within a highly specialized healthcare environment.
He added that the University seeks to create learning experiences that combine academic knowledge with real world engagement, helping to prepare graduates who possess both professional competence and a strong sense of social responsibility.
In the same context, Dr. Mahmoud Shakal, Vice President for Employment, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, explained that the visit aligns with the University’s efforts to connect students with professional practice and expand opportunities for training and skills development in healthcare-related fields. He also noted that the University continues to explore avenues for collaborative research and professional training in partnership with leading institutions.
During the visit, the delegation toured several specialized hospital units, including the CyberKnife Unit, chemotherapy treatment facilities, clinical pharmacy units, and outpatient clinics. The tour provided students with insights into the hospital’s comprehensive care system and operational practices, as well as the psychosocial and recreational support programs offered to patients and their families.
Students also participated in interactive activities with young patients, reflecting the spirit of volunteerism and reinforcing values of empathy and social responsibility.
The visit concluded with a meeting between the University delegation and hospital department leaders to discuss opportunities for expanding academic, training, and research collaboration in the coming period in ways that support student development and strengthen community oriented initiatives.