• President of Assiut University: Accreditation of the Surgical Pathology Lab reflects our commitment to international quality standards.

• ⁠Dr. El-Minshawy: Assiut University supports sustainability of quality and development of medical lab infrastructure.

• ⁠University President praises the efforts of the Surgical Pathology Lab team in achieving national accreditation.

• ⁠Dr. Alaa Attia: We are committed to providing high-quality medical services in line with the latest global standards.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, announced the accreditation of the Surgical Pathology Laboratory at the university hospitals by the National Accreditation Council (EGAC), after successfully achieving the requirements of the international standard ISO 15189:2022 in a range of pathological tests.

This achievement came under the supervision of Dr. Alaa Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of University Hospitals, Dr. Khaled Abdel Aziz, Director of the Main University Hospital, and Dr. Dalia El-Sers, Head of the Department of Pathology at the Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, affirmed that the accreditation of the surgical Pathology Laboratory at the university hospitals by the National Accreditation Council (EGAC) is a distinguished achievement that reflects the university's commitment to applying the highest quality standards and international specifications in medical services. 

Dr. El-Minshawy congratulated the university hospitals’ staff and the medical and administrative team of the laboratory for their sincere efforts that led to this achievement, noting that this qualitative step contributes to enhancing the quality of healthcare services provided to patients , and enhances the credibility and efficiency of the laboratory's reports and results. 

The University President added that this accreditation aligns with the university’s strategy to support the sustainability of quality, academic and technical accreditation, and the development of medical lab infrastructure. It also aims to enhance operational and technical efficiency by providing all modern capabilities and equipment that keep pace with advancements in the medical field, thereby ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare services to the community.

Dr. Alaa Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals Board, explained that the accreditation is a culmination of the dedicated efforts of the medical and administrative teams at the laboratory, who worked diligently to meet technical requirements and international standards. He affirmed the university hospitals’ ongoing commitment to infrastructure development and capacity building for its medical staff in line with the latest developments in healthcare to improve service quality provided to patients.

Dr. Dalia El-Sers confirmed that the accreditation of the Surgical Pathology Lab marks a qualitative leap in its service level, reflecting the team’s commitment to applying international quality standards in tumor and tissue diagnostics. She noted that the lab has achieved a high level of technical proficiency, utilizing the latest medical equipment and following strict procedures to ensure the quality of performance. She emphasized that this achievement came as a result of the team's concerted efforts and the continuous support of the university administration and university hospitals.

The laboratory team includes Dr. Heba El-Deek, Professor in the Pathology Department and Director of the Lab’s Technical Administration; Dr. Noha El-Haggag, Professor in the Pathology Department and Lab Director; and Dr. Abeer El-Refai, Professor in the Pathology Department, along with Dr. Asmaa Mahmoud, Dr. Mahmoud Farouk, Dr. Fatma El-Zahraa Mohamed, Dr. Ghada Farghaly, Dr. Rana Fathy, Dr. Iman Mostafa, and Dr. Shaimaa Gamal.