The Faculty of Medicine at Ain Shams University is organizing a congress on Thursday, April 10, on smart solutions in healthcare, the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, and how to integrate bioethics into education, research, and practice.

The overall vision of the conference is that the Chair seeks to enhance the understanding and practical application of bioethics, human rights, and ethical principles in medical practice, particularly in resource-poor countries. The primary goal is to support ethical decision-making and equitable health policies and contribute to achieving sustainable development while preserving human dignity.

Main Objectives:

• Design advanced educational programs that combine different disciplines in the field of bioethics.

• Encourage scientific research and collaboration between researchers and universities, both locally and internationally.

• Develop the skills of professionals in the fields of health and education through continuous training.

• Raise community awareness of the ethical issues arising from scientific and technological progress.

• Build a broad network of specialists to exchange knowledge and expertise.

Primary Activities of the Chair:

• Conduct workshops and training courses for professionals and students.

• Prepare and update curricula related to bioethics.

• Publishing scientific research and articles that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this field.

• Organizing scientific conferences and meetings for discussion and exchange of ideas.

• Building effective partnerships with international institutions and local entities working in the same field.

Primary research areas:

• Ethical principles related to conducting medical research.

• Respect for human rights in medical and therapeutic contexts.

• Ethical aspects of the use of biotechnology.

• Promoting ethical professional conduct in the healthcare field.

• Addressing ethical challenges in public health and healthcare policies.

Partners: The Chair collaborates with educational and academic institutions, research centers, and international organizations such as the World Health Organization, as well as civil society organizations and governments, with the aim of expanding its impact and effectively achieving its goals.