On September 22, 2026, the President of Minoufiya University, Dr. Ahmed Farag El-Qasid, met with Dr. Kouser Mahmoud, the General Nurse Practitioner, to discuss the recent altercation at the National Liver Institute. The meeting was attended by Dr. Wafaa El-Shazly, the Minoufiya nurse practitioner, and Yasser El-Maghraby, the deputy of the local nursing syndicate. The discussion focused on the incident's circumstances and the need for a lawful and institutional approach to protect all parties' rights.
Both parties emphasized that the incident was isolated and limited, not representative of the professional and institutional relationships within the institute or the university's medical sector. They stressed that it is unjust to generalize or attribute more significance to the incident than it warrants. The university's president assured that Minoufiya University prioritizes creating a work environment of mutual respect, preserving the rights and dignity of all employees, and adhering to the law and equality among all university members.
According to Dr. El-Qasid, the university took immediate legal action following the incident and referred the case to the relevant investigative authorities to determine the circumstances and responsibilities. He confirmed that the university will address the investigation's findings with firmness and transparency, adhering to legal procedures and controls. The incident remains under investigation, and the parties involved have been advised against speculating about the results or issuing premature judgments.
Dr. Kouser Mahmoud, the General Nurse Practitioner, emphasized the university president's commitment to taking all necessary legal measures to protect the nurse's rights and contain the situation within institutional and legal frameworks. She highlighted the importance of ensuring all parties' rights, respecting the investigation's findings, and not tolerating any proven misconduct. Both parties agreed that any individual disputes or incidents should be handled through official and institutional channels.
The meeting concluded with an emphasis on respecting the law, preserving employees' dignity, and promoting a safe and professional work environment as a shared responsibility. The parties involved agreed that any disputes or individual incidents must be addressed through designated channels to ensure justice and maintain work stability and regularity. The incident is still under investigation, and all parties have been urged to exercise caution when sharing information.
The nursing and university officials reiterated their commitment to handling the situation lawfully and institutionally. They emphasized that speculating about the investigation's findings or sharing unverified information could harm the work environment and stability within the National Liver Institute and the university's medical sector. The parties involved will continue to work together to resolve the situation and ensure a professional and respectful work environment.
The joint statement from the nursing and university officials demonstrates their commitment to addressing the incident in a fair and transparent manner. The investigation is ongoing, and the parties involved will continue to work together to ensure that justice is served and the rights of all parties are protected. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a respectful and professional work environment within the medical sector.
Key points
- The incident at the National Liver Institute is under investigation, and all parties have been advised against speculating about the results or issuing premature judgments.
- The university and nursing officials have emphasized their commitment to handling the situation lawfully and institutionally.
- The parties involved will continue to work together to ensure a professional and respectful work environment within the medical sector.
