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Madinet Masr Invests in Egypt’s Healthcare: Partnership with Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation

Written by: Eman Hassan

Madinet Masr (EGX: MASR.CA), one of Egypt’s leading urban community developers

has announced a strategic partnership with the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation (MYF) to support

the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Centre in Cairo The collaboration focuses on establishing a pediatric

intensive care unit and funding open-heart surgeries at Aswan Heart Centre, reflecting Madinet Masr’s

commitment to sustainable development, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and specialized healthcare

in Egypt and the region

Supporting Pediatric Cardiac Care and Surgeries

Under this strategic partnership, Madinet Masr will provide a donation to enhance free

cardiac healthcare services, directly contributing to

The setup of a pediatric intensive care cubicle at the new Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Centre in Cairo

Funding open-heart surgeries at Aswan Heart Centre

This initiative empowers the Foundation to deliver advanced cardiac care for children, directly

improving survival rates and patient quality of life

Commitment to Sustainable Development and CSR

Eng Abdallah Sallam, President & CEO of Madinet Masr, commented

This collaboration exemplifies our ‘Cultivating Communities’ strategy, placing people’s health and

well-being at the heart of our priorities Supporting the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Centre is a strategic

investment in the lives of Egyptians and the future of healthcare in the region. Partnerships with leading

institutions like MYF strengthen Egypt’s capacity to deliver world-class medical care and create a lasting

generational impact

Role of Private Sector Partnerships in Healthcare

Dena Habib, Vice President of Corporate Relations at Madinet Masr, added

This strategic partnership demonstrates how the private sector can drive community development

and enhance quality of life By supporting the launch and operation of the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Centre

, we leverage our resources and partnerships to achieve sustainable social impact, placing people—the true

drivers of development—at the forefront Dina El-Gazzar, Chief Development & Fundraising Officer at MYF

emphasized This collaboration goes beyond financial support; it is a true investment in the future of healthcare

It allows us to expand our reach to more heart patients, improve medical services, and foster innovation in research

ensuring equitable access to healthcare. Our partners play a key role in supporting expansion projects like the Magdi

Yacoub Global Heart Centre and delivering high-quality services to vulnerable communities

Ongoing Healthcare Initiatives by Madinet Masr

This partnership aligns with Madinet Masr’s ongoing commitment to CSR and sustainable development

particularly in healthcare Previous initiatives include Collaboration with Baheya Hospital to support breast

cancer survivors and raise awareness on early detection Partnerships with various organizations to

implement community service and development programs

These initiatives demonstrate Madinet Masr’s dedication to creating long-term positive impact through

integrated projects that enhance healthcare quality and overall quality of life in Egypt