Sohag University participated in the 14th Egyptian University Youth Festival, which kicked off on September 25 and will run until September 30, hosted by Minya University. The festival began with a carnival procession that started in front of the Minya Governorate headquarters and made its way through the streets of Minya. The university showcased a model of its new hospital project, highlighting one of the country's major projects in Sohag governorate.

The new hospital project, which was opened by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, is a massive medical facility aimed at serving the residents of Sohag and southern Egypt. According to Hassan El-Nomaney, the project cost 1.178 billion Egyptian pounds and has a capacity of 300 beds. The hospital features 52 outpatient clinics, 16 operating rooms, 41 kidney dialysis machines, and 78 beds for intensive care.

El-Nomaney expressed pride in the university's participation in the festival, saying it provides an opportunity to showcase one of the country's major projects. He added that the hospital will significantly improve healthcare services in the region. The hospital also includes emergency departments, radiology and laboratory services, endoscopy and obstetrics departments, and intensive care units for adults and children.

The festival featured enthusiastic performances by students and a showcase of national projects from different regions of Egypt. Sohag University's participation in the festival aimed to highlight the development projects underway in Sohag governorate and to demonstrate the university's contribution to the country's growth and development.

The university's model of the new hospital project was showcased to demonstrate the development and expansion of healthcare services in Egypt. The project reflects the state's commitment to improving healthcare services in the region. The festival provided a platform for students to engage in friendly competition and showcase their talents.

The event brought together students from Egyptian universities, creating an atmosphere of belonging, competition, and cooperation. The festival's activities aimed to promote national projects and encourage students to participate in the country's development.

The participation of Sohag University in the festival demonstrated its commitment to engaging with the local community and promoting national development projects. The university's model of the new hospital project was well-received by festival attendees, who showed interest in learning more about the project.

Key points

  • Sohag University's new hospital project cost 1.178 billion Egyptian pounds and has a capacity of 300 beds.
  • The hospital features 52 outpatient clinics, 16 operating rooms, and 41 kidney dialysis machines.
  • The festival was hosted by Minya University from September 25 to September 30.

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