University Hospitals

 

Cairo University hospitals are the oldest and greatest teaching and curative hospitals in Egypt and the Middle East . They provide the world with the most skilful physicians. They comprise a set of teaching and curative hospitals in all medical branches.

These hospitals commenced in 1837 with Kasr Al Aini Hospital as a curative hospital for all medical specializations, including surgery, internal, ophthalmology, dermatology, venereology, medicine. This was the origin of Faculty of Medicine.

Al Kasr Al Aini proceeded its elevated message under all circumstances. Its physicians have been keen on keeping the prestigious image of Egypt all over the world. On March, 17, 1977 , it was decided to demolish the hospital in order to construct a new one in terms of structure and facilities. This new hospital was built on the same area occupied by Al Kasr Al Aini which could occupy 1200 beds. The new hospital was partially inaugurated in 1955 to receive patients.

Cairo University hospitals comprise the following curative and teaching units:

1- Al Manial University Hospital :

It has 1794 beds distributed over its different sections. It is administratively divided into three units:

A) Al Manial Al Bahari Hospital:

It supervises surgery departments no. 6, 28, 29 and 30; urinary passages department; internal medicine departments no. 9,19 and 31, and osteology departments no. 7 and 20. It also includes accident reception and central radiology.

B) Al Manial Al Kibli Hospital:

It supervises surgery departments no. 5, 25 and 27; cardiac and chest surgery department no.24; cerebrum and neurology surgery department no. 26; cardiac and eye disease departments no. 12, 14 and 16; nero disease department no. 4 and 15; and psychiatric diseases department. It also comprises other departments of chest, internal medicine, gynecology, ENT, and psychiatric diseases.

C) Operations Unit:

It includes operation theatres, which serve both Al Manial Al Bahari and Al Manial Al Kibli hospitals units. It consists of 16 equipped operation theatres.

2- Gynecology Diseases and Delivery Hospital :

It is one of Cairo University hospitals. It comprises five departments for curing gynecology diseases and delivery. It also has 297 beds and two operation theatres, as well as two departments for surgery and laboratories in neonatals unit.

3- Internal Medicine Diseases Hospital:

It is a special hospital, majoring in treatment of internal diseases. It consists of seven floors, serving curative and teaching purposes.

It has 306 beds, as well as radiology devices and laboratories.

4- New University Child Hospital :

This hospital is equipped with the state – of – the – art equipment. It was set in motion in 1983 with 185 beds, four operation threatres radiology devices and specialized laboratories. This hospital duly provides medical service for Egyptian and Arab children. It occupies an advanced rank in the field of pediatrics and child – related surgery.

5- Out – Patient Clinic:

Out – patient clinic comprises varied clinics for various branches of medicine. It accommodates diagnostic and curative services for its frequenters. Besides, it provides patients with appropriate medication. This clinic is also considered an independent administrative unit in accordance with decentralization system adopted by universities.

6- New Kasr Al-Aini Teaching Hospital:

The New Kasr Al-Aini Teaching Hospital is composed of 12 floors with 1200 beds. The eighth and ninth floors are devoted to paid treatment. It is deemed  a leap in the world of medicine as it was provided with the latest devices and medical equipment in the world. It is also considered one of the prominent achievements of Cairo University . The hospital includes 8 departments for general internal medicine; 6 departments for specialized surgeries; 5 departments for 8 general internal surgeries; assisting medical units (intensive care – blood bank – endoscopes); central laboratories; diagnostic rays department; and surgical operations unit.

It is to be mentioned that the surgical operations unit is composed of 18 operation theatres, equipped with all required services, including rooms for sterilization, anesthesia and recovery. It is also equipped with all types of surgical microscopes; laser devices and diagnostic rays, which can be  recorded on video tapes.

As for lift services, there are 27 electrical lifts in the hospital, serving both patients and visitors. They are also used for carrying food and tools, thus facilitating the movement of employees in the hospital.

Teaching Departments & Curative Units:

First           :         Department of General Internal Diseases (8 Departments).

Second       :         Departments of General Surgery (6 Departments).

Third          :         Specialized Surgeries (5 Departments).

Fourth        :         Assisting Medical Units (Intensive Care – Blood                                  Bank – Endoscopes Unit).

Fifth           :         Central Laboratories.

Sixth          :         Diagnostic Rays Department .

 

Surgical Operation Unit:

 

It is composed of 18 rooms, accommodated with all required services, including a room for sterilization, anesthesia and recovery. It is also equipped with all types of surgical microscopes, laser devices and diagnostic rays which can be recorded on video tapes.