Venue:
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Date:
29th May 2025
Video:
Conference Day 1 videos - Link
Program:
Day 1: HELICOBACTER ON THE NILE
09:00-10:40 EFHM Annual Research Meeting
Moderators
Muhammed Amer – Al-Azhar University
Chairpersons
Ahmed Sameer Allam – Ain Shams University
Mohamed Elsefy – Ain Shams University
Nadia Abdelaaty – Ain Shams University
Gina Gamal – Ain Shams University
Mohamed Noor Eldin – MOHP
Amany Dwidar – Tanta University
Panel of Experts
Mohamed Alboraie – Al-Azhar University
Riham Adly – Mansoura University
Sally Waheed – Menofyia University
Ahmed El Brolossy – MTI University
Ammal Metwally – NRC
Nadia Abdelaaty – Ain Shams University
Ahmed Ali Gomaa – Fayoum University
Noha Asem – Cairo University
Abdelaleem El Gend – Al-Azhar University
Muhammad Abdel-Gawad – Al-Azhar University
Sherief Abdel-Salam – Tanta University
Topics
Currently running and proposed research topics
Mohamed Alboraie – Al-Azhar University
Epidemiological study of H. pylori in Egypt: How to conduct?
Noha Asem – Cairo University
Evaluation of diagnostic methods used in Egypt
Abdel-Aleem Elgendy – Al-Azhar University
Treatment outcomes: What we have learnt so far?
Mohamed Alboraie – Al-Azhar University
Cancer stomach & precancerous lesions: Magnitude of the problem
Muhammad Abdel-Gawad – Al-Azhar University
Panel Discussion
10:45–11:00
Quran & National Anthem
10:45–11:00
Opening Ceremony
EFHM Board
Mohamed Alboraie – Al-Azhar University
Abdelaleem El Gend – Al-Azhar University
Sherief Abdel-Salam – Tanta University
Sally Waheed – Al-Azhar University
Noha Asem – Al-Azhar University
Muhammad Abdel-Gawad – Al-Azhar University
Doaa Ghaith – Al-Azhar University
11:00–12:00
Session 2
Adjusting practice of H. pylori and Microbiota in Egypt
Moderators
Mohamed Alboraie – Al-Azhar University
Muhammad Abdel-Gawad – Al-Azhar University
Panel Of Experts
Amr Fateen – Ain Shams University
Ashraf Zaki – Military Medical Academy
Hassan Hamdy – Ain Shams University
Hosny Salama – Cairo University
Samia Ali Abdo – Helwan University
Ashraf Omar – Cairo University
Fatma Murad – Al-Azhar University
Hisham El-Khayat – TBRI
Moataz Seyam – TBRI
Yousry Taher – Alexandria University
Topics
– Adjusting H. pylori practice in Egypt: Mistakes remaining
– Adjusting Microbiota practice in Egypt: Mistakes remaining
– Panel discussion
12:00–13:00
Session 3
H. pylori global registry and Egyptian participation
Moderators
Reem Ezzat – Assiut University
Chairpersons
Mai Fawzy – Cairo University
Zakareya Shady – Al-Azhar University
Enaam Ali Elsayed – Ain Shams University
Zainab Alii Eldin – Ain Shams University
Amira Isaac – Ain Shams University
Hany Sameer – Ain Shams University
Panel Of Experts
Omar Ashoush – Cairo University
Mahdy Abd Elhafeez – MOHP
Reem Ezzat – Assiut University
Sara Mostafa – Assiut University
Dina ElGendy – Cairo University
Esmail Qasem – NHTMRI
Fatma Rageh – Suez University
Mohamed Magdy – Ain Shams University
Topics
– Global registry of H. pylori: An overview
Leticia Moreira – Spain
– Practical exercise: Registration and entering data
Mohamed Alboraie – Al-Azhar University
– Panel Discussion
13:00–13:15
Industry Symposium
MULTI Care
Chairpersons
Omar Ashoush – Cairo University
Mahdy Abd Elhafeez – MOHP
Reem Ezzat – Assiut University
Sara Mostafa – Assiut University
– Scaling up H. pylori eradication rates: The Bismuth Era
Mohamed Alboraie – Al-Azhar University
13:15–14:00
Symposia Break
PHARMACEUTICAL
Global Napi (10 minutes) – Tailored Treatment Trusted Results
Omar Ahmed Ashoush – Cairo University
PharmaCare
Headway – Pharma Care (5 minutes) – Urea Breath Test: Simplicity & Accuracy
Amir Farid
EGPI
EGPI (5 minutes) – EGPI GI Portfolio Orientation
Ahmed Bahaa
HPG
HPG (5 minutes) – Are Probiotics FAD Or Real?
Nevin Mousa – Ain Shams University
Rameda
Rameda (5 minutes) – Lactose intolerance: What lies beneath
Rania Farouk
Inspire
Inspire (5 minutes) – P-CAP Supported by Egyptian Clinical Evidence
Medhat Salman
Elixir
Elixir (5 minutes) – Enzymax 1st Cap-In-Cap Symbiotic in Egypt
Shyma Ibrahim
14:00–15:00
Session 4
Healthy Stomach: A mission possible
Moderators
Ahmed Maher – Al-Azhar University
Chairpersons
Osama Ashraf – Ain Shams University
Ragaa Ramadan – Al-Azhar University
Dina Ismael – Beni Suef University
Enas Fouda – Ain Shams University
Nagwa Ramadan – Cairo University
Atef Abu Elftouh – Al-Azhar University
Panel Of Experts
Christina Alphons – Ain Shams University
Asmaa Gameel – Mansoura University
Elsayed Elmor – Zagazig University
Neveen Mousa – Ain Shams University
Seham Sabry – Al-Azhar University
Sayed Abu Zaid – Al-Azhar University
Topics
– Healthy Stomach Initiative: What is it about?
Christian Schulz – Germany
– Preventive measures to maintain stomach health (Diet & Drugs)
Sherin AboBakr – Ain Shams University
– Effective management of dyspeptic symptoms & related conditions
Amr El-Mistekawy – Al-Azhar University
– Panel Discussion
15:00–15:15
Industry Symposium – PHARCO
Chairpersons
Christina Alphons – Ain Shams University
Elsayed Elmor – Zagazig University
Seham Sabry – Al-Azhar University
Asmaa Gameel – Mansoura University
Neveen Mousa – Ain Shams University
PPI: Endangered Species?
Osama Aboelfotoh – Ain Shams University
15:15–15:30
Industry Symposium – WASH PREVE / MASH PREMIERE
Chairpersons
Christina Alphons – Ain Shams University
Asmaa Gameel – Mansoura University
Neveen Mousa – Ain Shams University
PPI: Endangered Species?
Osama Aboelfotoh – Ain Shams University
15:15–15:30
Industry Symposium – WASH PREVE / MASH PREMIERE
Chairpersons
Christina Alphons – Ain Shams University
Asmaa Gameel – Mansoura University
Elsayed Elmor – Zagazig University
Neveen Mousa – Ain Shams University
Seham Sabry – Al-Azhar University
Mash GI House Rehab
Nass
15:30–16:00
Industry Symposium – Abbott
Chairpersons
Heba Ahmed Fahim – Ain Shams University
Marwan Elgohary – Zagazig University
Ahmed Altonbary – Mansoura University
Wael Ibrahim – Nasser Institute
Mohamed Ahmed Medhat – Assiut University
Waleed Saber – Al-Azhar University
Clarithromycin Resistance in Egypt: Myth or Reality
Mohamed Alboraie – Al-Azhar University
16:00–17:00
Session 5
Helicobacter pylori related precancerous gastric lesions
Chairpersons
Mamdouh Gabr – Tanta University
Ahmed Magdy Rabea – Cairo University
Houssam Zaki – Military Medical Academy
Panel Of Experts
Heba Ahmed Fahim – Ain Shams University
Marwan Elgohary – Zagazig University
Ahmed Altonbary – Mansoura University
Mohamed Elfayoumi – Al-Azhar University
Waleed Saber – Al-Azhar University
Abdelgawad Saeed – Al-Azhar University
Khalid Zalata – Mansoura University
Mohamed Amer – Shebin Teaching Hospital
Mohamed Omar – Assiut University
Wael Ibrahim – Nasser Institute
Mohamed Ahmed Medhat – Assiut University
Hossam Ghoneim – Beni Suef University
Prof. Abdelaleem Helal – NIL, Menoufia University
Tayseer Shawky – Al-Azhar University
Sherif Elbehairy – Helwan University
Topics
– H. pylori induced precancerous lesions
Mārcis Leja – Latvia
– Laboratory, Endoscopic and Histological Diagnosis
Tamer Haydara – Kafr El-Sheikh University
– Endoscopic Management
Abeer Awad – Cairo University
– Panel Discussion
17:00–17:30
Industry Symposium
Chairpersons
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Mohamed Elfayoumi – Al-Azhar University
Tayseer Shawky – Al-Azhar University
Marwan Elgohary – Zagazig University
Abdelaleem Helal – NIL, Menoufia University
Abdelgawad Saeed – Al-Azhar University
Sherif Elbehairy – Helwan University
Xanprazan: Redefining H. pylori Treatment
Hossam Ghoneim – Beni Suef University
17:30–19:00
Session 6
Egyptian Consensus for treatment of H. pylori: 2025 report
Moderators
Mohamed Alboraie – Al-Azhar University
Muhammad Abdel-Gawad – Al-Azhar University
Chairpersons
Gamal Esmat – Cairo University
Ashraf Abobakr – Cairo University
Hussein Elameen – Assiut University
Osama Abu Elfotouh – Ain Shams University
Maysaa Abdalla – Zagazig University
Kadry Elsaeed – Ain Shams University
Panel Of Experts
Samy Zaky – Al-Azhar University
Walied Elhossary – Cairo University
Hussein Elameen – Assiut University
Mohamed El Taher – Assiut University
Mai Shreif – Cairo University
Noha Salah – Cairo University
Usama Abdelaal – Sohag University
Ebada Said – Benha University
Yasser Hammouda – El-Mahella Liver Institute
19:00–20:00
Session 7
North-African and Middle East Consortium for H. pylori: Opportunities for collaboration
Chairpersons
Mohamed Alboraie – Egypt
Waseem Hammoudi – Jordan
Mohamed Tahiri – Morocco
Muhammad Abdel-Gawad – Egypt
Panel Of Experts
Fahad Alsohaibany – Saudi Arabia
Ali Tumi – Libya
Ali Mahmat Moussa – Chad
Saeed Al-Busafi – Oman
Fadi Daniel – Lebanon
Monia Fekih – Tunisia
Abdelmounem Eltayieb Abdo – Sudan
Jawad Khamis – Bahrain
20:00–21:00
Dinner