Our Journey

To document the journey of Ayesh Children’s Hospital, here is a timeline highlighting the major events since the hospital’s inception:

2015

Construction of Ayesh Hospital began in Dakahlia Governorate, funded through self-effort and donations from well-wishers.

2017

The hospital opened, equipped with one operating room and several intensive care and inpatient units.

Three months after opening and treating the first 30 cases, the hospital achieved financial breakeven, initiating self-sufficiency.

From 2017 to 2022

Continued development of treatment capabilities and expansion of the hospital’s capacity to meet increasing needs.

Provided medical services to patients from within Egypt as well as neighboring Arab and African countries.

2022

The hospital reached its maximum operational and expansion capacity, handling 1600 surgical cases, and administrative offices were moved to the roof to create additional space.

Approval was granted for a new 20,000 square meter land parcel in the 10th of Ramadan City for further expansion.

2023

A board of trustees was formed, including some of the world’s leading pediatric heart surgeons, to enhance the medical and therapeutic vision.

January 2024

Completion of the engineering drawings for the first phase of the new hospital, designed to accommodate between 1,500 and 2,000 surgical operations annually.

October 2024

Completion of all construction permits for the project and readiness to immediately begin construction work on the new expansion.

This timeline showcases Ayesh Hospital’s commitment to providing specialized and sustainable healthcare for the children of Egypt and reflects governmental and community support for this noble mission.