International Egyptian heart surgeon Professor Sir Magdy Yacoub confirmed that “the UAE is an active and continuing partner in humanitarian work at the Arab and global levels, as it has demonstrated its keenness to provide support in many humanitarian crises by sending tens of thousands of tons of medical relief materials, food and humanitarian aid, and providing care.” Free medical care for those in need. He added that the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation provided support worth 320 million dirhams to develop its Heart Disease and Research Center and contribute to the completion of the huge medical project.
He told “Emirates Today” that the impact of climate change is the most important challenge facing heart patients in general, as extreme heat waves have increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes, especially among the most vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and workers, pointing out that harsh climatic conditions are linked to increased rates of heart disease. Deaths among heart patients.
In detail, international heart surgeon Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub said, in an interview with “Emirates Today,” that “the great humanitarian role played by the UAE is in line with the mission of the Magdi Yacoub Foundation for Cardiac Diseases and Research, which seeks to serve humanity with the highest standards. Especially since heart disease is considered a source of great pain for the patient in Arab and international societies in general.”
Yacoub confirmed that the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation provided support to (Magdy Yacoub Foundation for Cardiac Diseases and Research) worth 320 million dirhams to develop the Foundation’s Cardiac Diseases and Research Center in Cairo. In appreciation of this great and continuous support, it was decided to hold the medical buildings complex for the Magdi Center. Jacob International Heart in Cairo The name of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him.
Yacoub stated that cooperation between the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation and the Magdi Yacoub Foundation for Heart Disease and Research will have a significant positive impact on the medical level in the coming years by contributing to reducing death rates resulting from heart disease, which are considered among the highest in the world. .
He added, “The capacity of the Foundation’s Cardiac Surgery Center will increase to 120,000 patients, which will contribute to performing 12,000 operations annually, bringing the total number to 132,000 patients annually.”
He continued, “The center’s new building contains five operating rooms and five catheterization laboratories, in addition to a diagnostic and imaging center, with 300 beds and 36 outpatient clinics, which contributes to spreading hope in the hearts of heart patients in the region, especially children who suffer from congenital problems.”
Target groups
Regarding the groups targeted by the “Magdy Yacoub Foundation for Cardiac Diseases and Research,” Professor Yacoub said: “The Foundation’s goal is to provide free medical care services, with the aim of saving the largest possible number of sick hearts and treating complex cases without regard to social, intellectual, or age level, and its focus is Our vision is to improve the level of medical care provided to children, youth and adults in the entire region. We believe that medicine is a humanitarian message that should be at the service of everyone, and not a commodity sold to the highest bidder. It is a basic service and a right for every individual in society, especially for those who lack the financial ability to obtain appropriate treatment.” Professor Magdi Yacoub extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to the UAE and the “Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives” Foundation for the great support provided, which in turn will enable the Magdi Yacoub International Heart Center in Cairo to expand to keep pace with the growing needs in cardiovascular surgeries, and help us provide healthcare on a global level. The highest level for patients.
Foundations and principles
Professor Yaqoub explained that the Foundation seeks to provide distinguished health care to patients, and to promote research and innovation in this field to improve treatment methods. The Foundation also aims to increase the number of graduates of medical personnel through specialized training programs to 2,625 graduates annually. He added: “The Foundation works to strengthen cooperation with government and private agencies and humanitarian organizations to achieve its goals. It also seeks to intensify awareness campaigns and community initiatives for heart disease, with its commitment to providing comprehensive medical services to all segments of society without discrimination, and providing free health care to those in need.”
Infection rates
Regarding the rates of cardiovascular disease in the Arab world, Professor Yaqoub said: “Scientific studies and research indicate that the rates of cardiovascular disease in the Arab world are witnessing a significant increase, which highlights the importance of promoting health awareness, and this trend is affected by different lifestyles. Some Arab countries face challenges related to diet, smoking, blood pressure, diabetes and other factors that have a significant impact.”
He pointed out that the most prominent causes of heart disease include some genetic factors that affect heart health, such as weak heart muscle and cardiac electrical problems, as well as congenital malformations and rheumatic fever.
He pointed out that the Magdi Yacoub Foundation seeks to improve access to health care and provide free examinations and treatment for patients. It also focuses on developing health infrastructure and training medical personnel, which contributes to enhancing society’s ability to confront these diseases.
Integration of efforts
Professor Magdi Yacoub said, “The Foundation is investing in World Heart Day, which falls on September 29, to confirm its continued efforts to enhance public awareness to reduce the causes associated with cardiovascular diseases and encourage community members to make positive changes in their lives that help maintain their health and vitality.”
He stressed that “integrating the efforts of the international community with local initiatives is an important step towards reducing the spread of heart disease, and enables achieving a positive impact, increasing awareness about the importance of prevention and treatment, and improving the quality of life for individuals and communities.”
efforts
Regarding whether the current efforts to confront heart diseases regionally and globally are sufficient, Professor Magdy Yacoub stated that great efforts are being made to confront heart diseases at the global and regional levels, including the launch by the Ministry of Health and Population in Egypt of the “Your Heart is Trust” campaign for early detection, targeting 600,000 citizens via… 401 primary care facilities, and in the Emirates, the Red Crescent Authority launched the second phase of the congenital heart disease awareness campaign, which includes examinations for more than a million students, with the aim of early detection and alerting of the risks of these diseases globally. The member states of the World Health Organization also agreed on an action plan aimed at reducing Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases by 25% by 2025.
He stressed the need to increase awareness of the importance of prevention and early examination, pointing out that many people do not realize the extent of the impact of their lifestyle on their health.
He said: “If we want to effectively confront the challenges of heart disease, we must work together to strengthen and expand these efforts, by encouraging international cooperation, as partnerships between countries and health organizations can contribute to developing effective strategies and sharing knowledge. Moreover, Investing in scientific research is necessary to develop new treatments and improve prevention methods.”
Challenges
Regarding the most prominent challenges facing heart patients in global societies and the Arab world in particular, Professor Magdi Yacoub said: “The impact of climate change is the most important challenge facing heart patients in global societies in general, as extreme heat waves have increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes.” “Especially among the most vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and workers, severe climate conditions are linked to increased death rates among heart patients.”
He added: “Heart patients in the Arab world also face important challenges, most notably a lack of health awareness about the importance of early examination and prevention, which leads to the detection of diseases at advanced stages. There are also countries that suffer from a shortage of specialized health care services, which negatively affects Ability to receive appropriate treatment.
He continued, “An unhealthy lifestyle, such as unbalanced nutrition and lack of physical activity, contributes to increasing rates of heart disease, and genetic factors remain part of the challenges that patients face. He stressed that working to improve awareness, enhance access to specialized health care, and change lifestyles. These are essential steps to confront these challenges and improve the health of heart patients in the Arab world.”
Mohammed bin Rashid’s scarf for humanitarian work… and continuous support
In 2020, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, awarded Professor Magdi Yaqoub with the Mohammed bin Rashid Humanitarian Work Scarf, in recognition of his efforts in charitable and humanitarian work and his medical and scientific achievements, which were awarded over more than 50 years of hope and life for millions of patients around the world, at the closing ceremony of the Hope Makers Initiative, in which His Highness announced that the proceeds of the ceremony would be allocated to the project of building the Magdi Yacoub Charitable Hospital for the treatment of heart diseases in Egypt.
Distinguished Arab doctors and competencies
The world-famous Egyptian heart surgeon, Professor Sir Magdy Yacoub, confirmed that the Arab world has distinguished doctors and competencies, but they lack specialized training centers to enhance their skills. He pointed out that many of the cadres, after completing their studies in the West, returned to the Aswan Heart Center and praised the level of international medical care that they provided. We offer it. We are always committed to developing the skills of our medical teams to ensure the best health care for citizens, with a focus on empowering young cadres through training them at the hands of the experts of the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation.
Professor Magdy Yacoub:
. Cooperation with “Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives” will have a significant positive impact on the medical level in the coming years.
. Providing free medical care services, with the aim of saving the largest possible number of sick hearts and treating complex cases, without regard to social, intellectual or age level.
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