The University of Manchester is strengthening its partnership with Mansoura University, Egypt, as the Mansoura Manchester Medical Program approaches its 20th anniversary in 2025.

Established in 2006 as Egypt’s first international medical programme, the initiative began with 60 students and now trains nearly 400 annually, half of whom are international. Students from 45 countries, including crisis-hit regions, have benefited from scholarships, ensuring continued medical service in underserved areas.

This partnership is pivotal in addressing the urgent global health workforce shortage. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts a deficit of 10-14.5 million healthcare workers by 2030, with 6.1 million of this shortfall in Africa and 1.7 million in the Eastern Mediterranean. The programme equips students with integrated training that prepares them to serve globally, prioritising patient-centred care and competency-based education.

Professor Keith Brennan, Vice Dean for Internationalisation at The University of Manchester, highlighted the programme’s alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals: “This partnership significantly contributes to Goals 3 (Good Health & Wellbeing) and 4 (Quality Education), demonstrating the transformative power of global collaborations.”

Professor Ashraf Shoma, Dean of Mansoura University’s Faculty of Medicine, noted: “This initiative enables our graduates to join a global workforce, meeting patient needs both in Egypt and internationally.”

Combining Manchester’s holistic curriculum with Mansoura’s quality teaching, the programme ensures students gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their medical careers.

By training the next generation of doctors, the Mansoura Manchester Medical Program exemplifies how our international collaborations can drive better health outcomes globally.

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