write Hatem Mohamed
Crédit Agricole Egypt Foundation has signed a cooperation protocol with Ahl Masr Foundation and Burn Hospital to support the second phase of the hospital’s expansion.
The agreement reflects the foundation’s ongoing commitment to driving sustainable social impact and strengthening Egypt’s healthcare sector.
*Three specialized isolation rooms to serve over 300 patients annually*
The partnership will equip three specialized isolation rooms for burn patients to enhance infection control and advance the quality of specialized medical care.
The rooms are expected to benefit more than 300 patients each year, improving patient care and expanding treatment capacity.
*Collaboration builds on earlier support for sterilization unit*
This collaboration extends a long-standing partnership between Crédit Agricole Egypt and Ahl Masr Foundation and Burn Hospital.
The bank previously supported the establishment of the Central Sterilization unit during the hospital’s first phase.
*Senior officials attend signing and hospital tour*
The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Jean-Pierre Trinelle, Managing Director of Crédit Agricole Egypt and Chairman of Crédit Agricole Egypt Foundation; Mr. Hassan Serag El Din, Managing Director of Crédit Agricole Egypt Foundation; and Ms. Hanan Seif, General Manager of Crédit Agricole Egypt Foundation.
From Ahl Masr, attendees included Dr. Heba El-Sewedy, Founder and Chairwoman of Ahl Masr Foundation and Burn Hospital; Ms. Eman Sherif, CEO of Ahl Masr Foundation; and Mr. Refaat Abdel Maksoud, CEO of Ahl Masr Burn Hospital.
The ceremony was followed by a tour of the hospital facilities and a review of its advanced medical capabilities and expansion plans.
*Leadership highlights impact on burn treatment and healthcare access*
Dr. Heba El-Sewedy said the partnership with Crédit Agricole Egypt Foundation represents a leading model in supporting burn treatment and allows the hospital to intensify efforts to provide the latest treatment methods for patients in Egypt and the region.
She thanked Mr. Jean-Pierre Trinelle for his continued support, noting that the contribution enhances the hospital’s ability to expand and treat more patients.
Mr. Jean-Pierre Trinelle said Credit Agricole Foundation is proud to be a long-standing partner of Ahl Masr Foundation and Burn Hospital, supporting its vision to deliver tangible impact and recovery for those in need.
He added that the new funding reflects a commitment to sustainable healthcare development and to improving service quality and accessibility for burn patients.
*Protocol advances Phase II and strengthens healthcare infrastructure*
The protocol marks a key step in advancing Phase II of Ahl Masr Burn Hospital.
It contributes to strengthening healthcare infrastructure, enhancing operational capacity, and delivering high-quality, specialized care in a safe and modern environment.
