Intensive Care “PhD” Earned by Egyptian Researcher

Mahmoud Wahba, an Egyptian researcher, persevered through his severe illness to obtain his PhD from Al-Azhar University. He even held his doctoral discussion in the intensive care room of a hospital, which is a rare occurrence. According to Ahmed Zaree, the official spokesman of Al-Azhar University, the university leaders and the doctoral discussion committee willingly overcame all obstacles to allow Wahba to complete his discussion inside the hospital. This had a positive impact on the researcher’s psychological state, as he had been diligently working on his thesis for a long time with a passion for study and seriousness. Although his health problems led to a disruption of his academic career, his teachers launched a proposal to implement the experiment where he was. The doctoral discussion committee, along with his family members and intensive care doctors, came together to ensure his safety and the session lasted about 120 minutes. Wahba’s challenge serves as an example of dealing with the clutches of despair, frustration, and harsh conditions with his insistence on discussing his doctoral dissertation in the darkest of times. Dr. Salama Daoud, President of Al-Azhar University, will congratulate Wahba on obtaining his doctorate degree and provide support for him against his disease. The university wishes him a speedy recovery and hopes he returns to continue his work.

Hope is the first step to resisting despair, so the Egyptian researcher Mahmoud Wahba sought to obtain a PhD from Al-Azhar University despite his severe illness, which necessitated a discussion in the intensive care room of a hospital, in a rare scene.

And the official spokesman for Al-Azhar University, Ahmed Zaree, confirms to Sky News Arabia that the university leaders and the doctoral discussion committee did not hesitate for a moment to overcome all obstacles in order to complete Wahba’s discussion inside the hospital, which took place well and had a positive impact on the researcher’s psychological state. ‏

Zaree adds to “Sky News Arabia”: “Wahba has been working vigorously and actively on the implementation of his doctoral thesis for a long time, with continuous follow-up with his teachers, as he was known for his passion for study and seriousness during the stages of his research and his interest in all the details related to the subject of his thesis before he was suddenly exposed to a health problem.” “.

And the official spokesman for Al-Azhar University continues: “The diligent researcher struggled to complete his doctoral dissertation despite his pain and remained in contact with the discussion committee, but the intensification of the disease caused the disruption of his academic career, especially after he was transferred to the hospital due to his need for permanent medical follow-up before his teachers launched a proposal to implement the experiment.” Wherever there is a gift.”

An intensive care room has been prepared to receive the doctoral discussion committee

And Zaree goes on to “Sky News Arabia”: “After obtaining the necessary approvals from the leadership of the university, the hospital was contacted to ensure that the doctoral dissertation could be discussed inside it. ..

Zaree states: “The discussion witnessed Wahba’s wearing the uniform assigned to the matter, in addition to the presence of a number of his family members to be present with him at those important moments, along with the intensive care doctors, to follow up on his condition moment by moment and ensure his safety. Honorable Committee…

And the official spokesman of Al-Azhar University added to “Sky News Arabia”: “The session lasted for about 120 minutes, and witnessed a wide discussion between the researcher and the discussion committee about his thesis in the philosophy of statistics, which is a very difficult field, but he showed during the interview great distinction and confidence in his speech to be awarded at the end. The meeting holds a PhD degree from the Faculty of Commerce at Al-Azhar University

Zaree indicated to “Sky News Arabia” that Wahba set an example of the challenge and how to deal with the clutches of despair, frustration and harsh conditions, and that his insistence on discussing his doctoral dissertation in the darkest of times makes everyone respect and appreciate him because it is an experience that does not happen often.

Zaree reveals to “Sky News Arabia” about an upcoming visit from Dr. Salama Daoud, President of Al-Azhar University, next Sunday to Wahba in the hospital where he is, explaining that he will congratulate him on obtaining a doctorate degree and support him in his journey against the disease and provide all means of support for him. In the coming period.

And the official spokesman for Al-Azhar University said, at the end of his interview with “Sky News Arabia”: “We wish Wahba a speedy recovery and that he overcomes the disease and returns again to Al-Azhar University to continue his work. ‏



In the face of adversity, Mahmoud Wahba showed incredible resilience and determination. Despite his severe illness, he continued to pursue his passion for study and his commitment to obtaining his PhD from Al-Azhar University. The university leaders and doctoral committee went above and beyond to ensure that Wahba could complete his dissertation, even in the intensive care room of a hospital. This rare and inspiring scene serves as a reminder that hope is the first step to resisting despair. Wahba’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the human spirit. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing his continued success at Al-Azhar University.

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