Cairo: The UAE-based Make-A-Wish Foundation has signed a cooperation protocol with Ahl Masr Burn Hospital aimed at providing psychological support to children suffering from burn injuries by granting their wishes. This initiative is designed to enhance their recovery and help them reintegrate into society. According to Emirates News Agency, the signing ceremony was attended by Abdulbaset Mohammed Al Marzouqi, Deputy Head of Mission and Acting Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Cairo, along with Hamdan Al Kaabi, a member of the Foundation's Board of Trustees; Noha El Shourbagy, Deputy CEO of Operations at Make-A-Wish Foundation; and Dr. Heba El Sewedy, Founder and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Ahl Masr Foundation and Hospital. On this occasion, Sheikha Sheikha bint Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the Honorary President of Make-A-Wish Foundation and wife of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President, expressed pride in launching the partnersh ip with Ahl Masr Hospital, a model for integrated medical and humanitarian care. She highlighted that this initiative aligns with Make-A-Wish Foundation's commitment to the UAE's vision and global humanitarian strategy, focusing on providing psychological and social support to children and spreading hope through wish fulfillment. Dr. Heba El Sewedy, Founder and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Ahl Masr Foundation and Ahl Masr Burn Hospital, emphasized that the hospital prioritizes the humanity of patients. She noted that the collaboration with Make-A-Wish Foundation embodies the hospital's philosophy that hope is as vital as medicine. Supporting a patient psychologically and granting a simple wish can significantly impact their motivation to overcome pain and regain self-confidence and trust in life. This cooperation highlights the mutual commitment of both the foundation and the hospital to providing holistic care that integrates medical treatment with psychological support, helping children with bu rn injuries and their families overcome challenges and restore hope.
