Augusta Victoria Hospital Conference Focuses on Medical Advancement
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Augusta Victoria-Al-Mutlaa Hospital convened a two-day scientific conference in Jericho, drawing around 400 medical professionals from Palestine and abroad. The event focused on updating medical protocols and sharing expertise in various specialties, including cancer treatment and bone marrow transplants. Key figures highlighted the hospital's growing contribution to medical knowledge and its role in Palestinian healthcare. The conference aims to enhance medical services and foster international collaboration.
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- Augusta Victoria-Al-Mutlaa Hospital's scientific conference in Jericho gathered 400 medical professionals.
- The conference aims to update medical protocols and foster international collaboration.
- Hospital leadership highlighted advancements in radiation therapy and bone marrow transplants.
- Discussions covered various cancer treatments and the hospital's role in national health programs.
- The Lutheran World Federation supported the event, praising the hospital's efforts.
The Augusta Victoria-Al-Mutlaa Hospital launched its scientific conference in Jericho, with approximately 400 doctors, researchers, and consultants from Al-Mutlaa Hospital, local hospitals, and medical faculties participating. The two-day event also included a select group of international physicians attending in person and online.
The conference features seven specialized scientific sessions covering the latest research and therapeutic techniques for diseases treated by Al-Mutlaa Hospital. The goals include updating medical protocols, exchanging knowledge and expertise, and fostering collaboration between Palestinian medical professionals and their international counterparts to advance modern medicine and enhance the hospital's role as a medical knowledge center.
Dr. Fadi Al-Atrash, Al-Mutlaa Hospital's Director General, emphasized the hospital's contribution to medical knowledge, not just its adoption of global protocols. He highlighted recent achievements, such as advancements in the radiation therapy department and the initiation of bone marrow transplants from donors, as part of efforts to establish a comprehensive national program for this service in Palestine. Al-Atrash also stressed the ongoing work to ensure cancer patients from Gaza can return to hospitals in East Jerusalem.
Dr. Hani Abdeen, Al-Mutlaa Hospital's Medical Director, noted that participation exceeded expectations, with many researchers and medical staff submitting papers. He mentioned plans for another conference to discuss high-quality papers that couldn't be covered in the current event.
Discussions on the first day focused on radiation therapy, reconstructive surgery for cancer patients, and Al-Mutlaa's experience in targeted radiation therapy and bone marrow transplantation. The second day's sessions are dedicated to gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic cancers, as well as breast, lung, and soft tissue tumors.
Dr. Salah Al-Hashlamoun, Head of the Palestinian Doctors Syndicate, praised the conference as a culmination of continuous effort by the hospital's team and expressed hope for future sessions to be held in Jerusalem. Sieglinde Weinbrenner, representing the Lutheran World Federation, acknowledged the federation's support for the conference and commended the hospital team's efforts, especially those working under exceptional circumstances in Gaza.
The scientific committee hopes the conference outcomes will enhance medical knowledge exchange, improve diagnostic and treatment methods, positively impact healthcare quality, and strengthen local and international collaborations.
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