Industrial Development Bank Signs Cooperation Protocol with Baheya Foundation to Support Medical Equipment and Breast Cancer Treatment Services
02 Apr, 2026As part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility, and in line with March being recognized as “Women’s Month,” the Industrial Development Bank (IDB) announced the signing of a cooperation protocol with Baheya Foundation for Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer. The partnership aims to support advanced medical equipment and enhance the services provided for the free treatment of women.
This collaboration reflects the bank’s dedication to supporting the healthcare sector and contributing to the provision of integrated medical care. The protocol includes contributing to the تجهيز of an intensive care unit at Baheya Hospital – Sheikh Zayed, in addition to supporting the hospital with a Cryotherapy Air Flow device at Baheya Haram branch, one of the latest technologies used for therapeutic and rehabilitation purposes. The cooperation also includes providing a specialized medical device, contributing to improving the efficiency of medical services and enhancing the quality of healthcare provided to patients.
The signing ceremony was attended by:
Mr. Hussein Refai – CEO and Managing Director of Industrial Development Bank (IDB)
Ms. Naglaa Abdel Rahim – Head of Corporate Communication and CSR, IDB
Eng. Maged Hamdy – Board Member of Baheya Foundation
Ms. Lamia El Nemma – Head of Resource Development Sector, Baheya Foundation
Alongside a distinguished group of leaders from both the bank and the foundation, in an atmosphere reflecting fruitful collaboration between the banking sector and civil society organizations to support impactful healthcare initiatives.
Mr. Hussein Refai, CEO and Managing Director of IDB, stated:
“The Industrial Development Bank (IDB), as a comprehensive national bank, believes its role extends beyond providing banking services to being an active partner in supporting the community, particularly in vital sectors such as healthcare. This collaboration with Baheya Foundation stems from our belief in the importance of women’s health and our commitment to contributing to the provision of comprehensive treatment services, as well as supporting efforts in early detection and breast cancer treatment, ultimately improving the quality of life for thousands of women in Egypt.”
He further emphasized the bank’s commitment to raising health awareness among its employees, noting that initiatives will be launched for early breast cancer detection targeting all female employees. This comes in line with the bank’s belief in the importance of women’s health and their pivotal role in society, as well as its commitment to providing a supportive work environment that prioritizes employees’ health and well-being.
For his part, Eng. Maged Hamdy, Board Member of Baheya Foundation, expressed his sincere appreciation for this cooperation with IDB, stating:
“This support reflects the role of national institutions in backing healthcare and humanitarian efforts. It directly contributes to enhancing the foundation’s capacity to provide free early detection and treatment services in line with the highest quality standards. It also enables the expansion of services to reach a larger number of women, supporting awareness of the importance of early detection and increasing recovery rates.”
This cooperation reaffirms the Industrial Development Bank’s (IDB) commitment to its social role in supporting health and development initiatives and contributing to achieving a sustainable positive impact within the community.
About Industrial Development Bank (IDB)
The Industrial Development Bank is a comprehensive commercial bank that provides a full range of banking services to individuals and businesses, with a special focus on supporting industry as well as small, medium, and micro enterprises. The bank works to promote financial inclusion and digital transformation through innovative banking solutions and a wide branch network across Egypt, while maintaining a strong commitment to social responsibility in supporting developmental, healthcare, and educational initiatives.
About Baheya Foundation
Baheya Foundation is a leading organization in providing free breast cancer early detection and treatment services. It aims to empower women by offering integrated healthcare services, in addition to raising awareness about the importance of early screening.