Working closely with the CEBM within The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, the Alliance aims to develop the next generation of EBHC leaders and educators, generate high-quality research in priority health areas, and promote a culture of evidence-based practice through the use of trusted tools and resources. A central ambition of the collaboration is to support the establishment of a centre of excellence for evidence-based healthcare in Egypt, facilitating transformation across the healthcare system and contributing to improved health outcomes in Egypt and the wider Middle East and Africa region.
The collaboration also reflects the commitment of New Giza University’s leadership, led by Professor Sameh Farid, President of New Giza University, to advancing medical education and research in Egypt. The Oxford–Egypt EBHC Alliance is co-led by Dr Ranin Soliman, Oxford EBHC DPhil graduate and Director of Research and EBHC at NGUH, and Dr David Nunan, Director of the MSc in EBHC Teaching and Education at the University of Oxford’s CEBM. The initiative is supported by Professor Carl Heneghan, Director of the Oxford CEBM and EBHC Programmes, and Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford.
The partners extend their sincere thanks to Dr Tarek Moharram, Group CEO of Elevate Capital , for his crucial role in facilitating the collaboration and the establishment of the Alliance’s office at NGUH, and for supporting the Alliance’s capacity-building and educational activities.
The Oxford-Egypt EBHC Alliance aims to:
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build EBHC leadership and capacity in Egypt
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deliver education and training for researchers, clinicians, and students
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develop tools and resources to support evidence synthesis and local decision-making
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conduct and disseminate high-quality research with relevance to policy and practice
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explore postgraduate programmes, workshops, and academic exchange opportunities
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promote awareness and adoption of EBHC amongst clinicians, decision-makers, and the public.
Dr Ranin Soliman, Oxford EBHC DPhil graduate and Director of Research and EBHC at NGUH, said:
‘This academic collaboration between New Giza University Hospital and the University of Oxford is the first of its kind in the Middle East and Africa. It is about building a sustainable, research-driven healthcare ecosystem for Egypt and the region, guided by transparent and trusted evidence.’
Dr David Nunan shared:
'This partnership highlights the importance of international collaboration in advancing evidence-based healthcare. By combining local expertise with CEBM's strengths in EBHC education and research, the Alliance has the potential to make a meaningful impact on healthcare practice in Egypt and the wider region'
Join us for an inspiriting seminar, on 30 April 2026, led by Oxford EBHC DPhil Graduate Dr Ranin Soliman and Senior Tutor Dr David Nunan, where we unveil how this academic collaboration came into effect, the vision, mission, and scope of work of the Alliance, the core academic activities underpinned within this collaboration, how international collaboration contributes to strengthening transnational education and research in healthcare, and the long-term plans to transform the evidence-based healthcare ecosystem in Egypt and the broader Middle East and Africa region.
Be part of this significant moment as we highlight our vision for transforming healthcare in Egypt through evidence-based practices.
Find out more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-oxfordegypt-evidence-based-healthcare-alliance-tickets-1983940614785