Under the auspices of Prof. Ahmed Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine organized the First Scientific Symposium of the Parasitology Department on Saturday, April 11, 2026, under the title: “One Health and Parasites.”

The symposium was held in collaboration with the Parasitology Departments at the Faculties of Medicine and Science, the Medical Research Institute, and the High Institute of Public Health, reflecting interdisciplinary integration and reinforcing the “One Health” concept, which links human, animal, and environmental health.

During the opening session, Prof. Mahmoud El-Maghraby, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, emphasized the importance of integrating scientific and research efforts to address health challenges, particularly parasitic diseases. He stressed the need to adopt a collaborative, interdisciplinary scientific approach to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of diseases and their control mechanisms. He also noted that the “One Health” concept represents a modern and holistic approach to health issues, supporting prevention and control of zoonotic diseases.

In the same context, the Dean delivered an awareness message on the importance of rationalizing energy consumption, emphasizing that, in light of current challenges, it is no longer optional but a national responsibility and a civilized practice that reflects awareness and contributes to resource sustainability and development.

The symposium witnessed a distinguished scientific atmosphere, highlighting the importance of collaboration and exchange of expertise among the university’s faculties and institutes.

It also opened broader prospects for future scientific cooperation, with aspirations to extend such collaboration to other Egyptian universities, contributing to the preparation of qualified research and medical professionals capable of adopting an integrated approach and addressing contemporary health challenges.

At the conclusion of the event, the Dean expressed his appreciation to the sponsoring entities and companies whose financial and logistical support contributed to the success of the symposium and its distinguished organization, without placing any financial burden on the University or the Faculty, in line with expenditure rationalization policies and optimal utilization of available resources.