Egypt’s first AI-powered radiotherapy system debuts in Upper Egypt through Arab African International partnership

EGYPT—Arab African International Bank (AAIB) has signed a landmark agreement with Siemens Healthineers to equip Assiut University Hospitals with Upper Egypt’s first fully integrated artificial intelligence-powered radiotherapy system.

This deal positions AAIB as the pioneering private bank in Egypt to finance such a complete radiation therapy setup.

The project features a state-of-the-art Linear Accelerator (TrueBeam) paired with a CT-Simulator, enabling hospitals to treat cancer patients not only from Upper Egypt but also across the entire nation.

As part of AAIB’s corporate social responsibility efforts, the system draws on cutting-edge global oncology technology.

It harnesses AI to streamline treatment planning, which optimizes dose distribution and minimizes human errors.

Consequently, therapy sessions run shorter, patients experience greater comfort, and waiting lists shrink because planning and delivery phases connect seamlessly.

Leaders champion the Initiative’s impact

Tamer Waheed, AAIB’s Deputy Chairperson and Managing Director, highlighted how this project builds on the bank’s ongoing commitment to community development in underserved regions.

“This advanced radiotherapy system marks a pivotal shift in cancer care,” Waheed stated.

He emphasized that it delivers modern tools which boost treatment success rates and cut down on side effects.

Diaa El-Shennawy, Head of Sales at Siemens Healthineers Egypt, stressed the vital link between diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy in modern healthcare.

Through this partnership, he said, it sets a new standard for oncology by sharpening medical decision-making, reinforcing patient safety, and empowering healthcare teams.

Meanwhile, Mohamed El-Shahawy, Head of Varian Egypt and North East Africa, pointed out the system’s reliance on AI for unwavering precision—from accurate dose calculations to real-time tumour tracking.

“We’re delivering more than just a radiation machine,” El-Shahawy remarked.

“This integrated setup guarantees a precise, swift, and secure path to treatment.”

University hails strategic collaboration

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, celebrated the Linear Accelerator’s arrival as a major technical leap—the first of its kind for any Egyptian university hospital.

He praised the tie-up with AAIB as a strategic alliance focused on easing the burden of cancer patients in Upper Egypt, where access to high-tech care has long lagged.

This partnership weaves together the strengths of banking, medical technology firms, and academic institutions.

It paves the way for broader access to sophisticated healthcare in neglected areas, blending financial support with innovative tools to transform patient outcomes.