Tahya Misr Fund and CIB Egypt Foundation Sign Cooperation Protocol to Treat Children with Heart Conditions

Adham mohamed3 hours ago

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As part of Egypt’s efforts to strengthen its healthcare system and provide medical treatment to the most vulnerable groups, Tahya Misr Fund and the Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) Foundation have signed a cooperation protocol to support the “Their Hearts Are Our Responsibility” initiative , The protocol aims to provide transcatheter pulmonary valves for critically ill children with heart conditions at Ain Shams University Hospitals.

The signing ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Commercial International Bank – Egypt Foundation in Giza, in the presence of Tamer Abdel Fattah, Executive Director of Tahya Misr Fund, and Amr El-Ganainy, Deputy CEO and Executive Board Member of Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB), as well as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the CIB Foundation, alongside a number of senior officials from both the fund and the foundation.

For his part, Tamer Abdel Fattah, Executive Director of Tahya Misr Fund, affirmed that cooperation with the Commercial International Bank – Egypt Foundation reflects the fund’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with the banking sector, the private sector, and civil society organizations, and directing these partnerships towards providing specialized healthcare for those most in need.

He praised the foundation’s role in supporting the treatment of children with heart conditions, noting that this cooperation highlights the importance of coordinated efforts in implementing healthcare initiatives that have a direct impact on the lives of children and their families.

He explained that transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation is one of the latest medical techniques, enabling patients to receive treatment without the need for open-heart surgery. He noted that the procedure is intended for children suffering from severe pulmonary valve stenosis or regurgitation, whether resulting from congenital heart defects or arising as a complication of surgeries to repair such defects.

He pointed out that the cost of a single procedure amounts to approximately EGP 1 million, while the treatment is provided entirely free of charge to eligible children, helping ease the financial burden on their families.

He added that providing these highly specialized medical interventions helps improve children’s health and supports their recovery, enabling them to regain their normal activity, return to school, and participate in daily activities alongside their peers. He also explained that the initiative’s impact extends to improving their psychological well-being, giving their families greater peace of mind regarding their health, and allowing them to resume their lives and look forward to a better future.

For his part, Amr El-Ganainy affirmed: “We believe that supporting healthcare for children is an investment in their future, and that providing access to specialized treatment at the right time can make a real difference in their lives and the lives of their families. The cooperation between the Commercial International Bank – Egypt Foundation and Tahya Misr Fund under the ‘Their Hearts Are Our Responsibility’ initiative reflects this commitment by providing highly specialized medical interventions for children with heart conditions at Ain Shams University Hospitals.”

El-Ganainy added: “The integration of efforts by community institutions with the state’s role helps expand access to healthcare services. Such partnerships make it possible to direct resources towards actual needs and turn them into tangible impact. Through this cooperation, we look forward to supporting the beneficiary children and their families and giving them a better opportunity for treatment and recovery.”

This partnership reflects the Commercial International Bank – Egypt Foundation’s commitment to enhancing access to high-quality healthcare for children in need and helping build a healthier future.

The signing ceremony was attended on behalf of the Commercial International Bank – Egypt Foundation by Nadia Hosny, Secretary-General of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees; Mona Hosny, Foundation Director; Irene Safwat, Senior Program Officer at the Foundation; and Haneen Fouad, Program Officer at the Foundation.

Tahya Misr Fund, in cooperation with the Commercial International Bank – Egypt Foundation, continues to implement healthcare initiatives aimed at supporting the most vulnerable families and providing specialized medical and treatment services to children and patients most in need. These efforts help ease the burden on eligible families, improve their quality of life, and enhance their access to the healthcare they need.