Dar Al-Fouad () is a hospital in

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, on the outskirts of

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. It offers cardiothoracic surgery,

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, and

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departments. Dar Al Fouad Hospital (DAFH) provides medical and surgical care to patients. DAFH also collaborates with medical institutions, such as the American

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. DAFH's top medical care and hospital management was recently granted accreditation by the

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(JCI). The hospital was founded in 1999.

Projects

Dar Al Fouad is rapidly expanding throughout the region in order to serve additional communities. Projects are underway in Egypt (Nasr City),

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, Saudi Arabia (

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, Riyadh),

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and

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. In addition, Dar Al Fouad is conducting a feasibility study on the development of a nursing college in Egypt.

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Dar Al Fouad Hospital

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