What outcomes can be attributed to Magdi Yacoub?
Egyptian-born cardiothoracic surgeon, emeritus professor at Imperial College London, and founder of the Aswan Heart Centre and the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation.
4 documented outcomes: 3 self-reported, 1 pledged.
Over 40,000 patients treated to date; approximately 1,500 surgical operations a year; constantly operating at full capacity with many patients awaiting surgery
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2,000 surgical procedures and catheterisations, 38,000 outpatient consultations (more than half for children), 100 healthcare professionals trained in 2023; 30,000 patients served to date
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US$51,745 grant signed 10 March 2026 to equip the Aswan ICU (ultrasound system, five ICU beds)
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Over 2,500 heart and lung transplant operations performed
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27 Oct 2026 Published after review.
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