2023 Department of Pediatrics Academic Annual Report

Global Health

A Global Partnership in Pediatric Oncology by Emily Franklin

A groundbreaking collaboration is flourishing between the University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Blood & Marrow Transplantation and the Children’s Cancer Hospital Egypt (CCHE) 57357, the largest pediatric cancer hospital globally. CCHE 57357, nestled in the bustling city of Cairo, has treated more than 23,000 pediatric cancer patients since its founding in 2007. With its impressive 298 beds, this amazing facility has been a representation of tenacity and commitment to the battle against pediatric cancer. Recognizing the imperative to expand expertise and knowledge in the field of pediatric oncology, the UAB Division Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Blood & Marrow Transplantation (BMT), Children’s of Alabama and CCHE 57357 have forged a robust partnership aimed at fostering collaboration in clinical medicine, research and education. “The vision is to not only

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