Egyptian Liver Research Institute And Hospital

What Egyptian Liver Research Institute And Hospital does

The Egyptian Liver Research Institute And Hospital, legally registered as The Dakahlia Liver Patient Care Association (جمعية رعاية مرضى الكبد بالدقهلية, registration number 817, 1997), is a non-governmental, non-profit civil society organization founded in 1995 by Professor Dr. Gamal Shiha and headquartered in Sherbin, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt. It operates the Egyptian Liver Hospital as its core clinical asset, delivering free diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E), liver cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, liver tumors, and liver failure to underserved patients who cannot afford care. The organization serves 50,000+ patients annually and runs the Virus-Free Villages campaign, which screened 250,000 people and treated 16,500 for hepatitis across 100 Egyptian villages between 2015 and 2019.

The hospital is supported by advanced medical equipment including MRI, CT, Angio, Fibroscan, Spy-Gland imaging, liver tumor catheterization devices, and an endoscopy suite. Adjacent wholly-owned subsidiaries include the Egyptian Liver Research Institute (ELRIAH), a Ministry of Health-licensed Clinical Research Center (CRC, established 2019) conducting clinical studies on hepatitis treatments, the Technical Institute of Nursing (training 800+ students annually), the Higher Technological Institute for Applied Health Sciences, and the Al-Shiha Charitable Foundation operating multi-specialty community clinics. Branch locations extend across Dakahlia, Damietta, Gharbia, Sharkia, Aswan, Sohag, and Beni Suef governorates, supplemented by mobile medical convoys reaching rural villages.

The business model is donation-funded with zero commercial revenue: services are provided free of charge, and the organization raises funds through 12+ Egyptian banks, digital payment platforms (Fawry, WePay, Meeza, Vodafone Cash, Orange Cash), SMS short codes, and delegate collection. Pre-set donation tiers range from EGP 300 to EGP 10,000. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The organization holds ISO 9001 quality accreditation (renewed for three years by SGS in 2024) and is a founding member of the European Liver Patients Care Association (ELPA, 2006) and a co-founder of the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA). Founder Dr. Gamal Shiha, a Professor of Internal Medicine at Mansoura University, was named a Hepatitis Elimination Champion in 2021 and ranked among the top six scientists globally contributing to Hepatitis C elimination.

Name

Egyptian Liver Research Institute And Hospital

Legal name

The Dakahlia Liver Patient Care Association (جمعية رعاية مرضى الكبد بالدقهلية)

Website

https://egyliver.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Egyptian Liver Research Institute And Hospital (Dakahlia Liver Patient Care Association) is a non-profit operating the Egyptian Liver Hospital in Sherbin, Egypt, providing free specialized liver disease diagnosis and treatment to underserved patients, supported by a research institute, nursing and applied health sciences training institutes, and rural medical convoys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hepatology and Liver Disease Treatment Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Medical Laboratories (621511), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Hepatology & Liver Disease (HLAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hepatology (Viral Hepatitis) (HLAKAGAC), Liver & GI Clinical Research (Trials Centers) (HLAKAEAL)

Keywords

• Liver disease treatment
• Hepatitis elimination programs
• Specialized hepatology hospital
• Medical convoy outreach
• Nursing health education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherbin

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization operates as a non-governmental, non-profit civil society organization funded entirely through donations from individuals, organizations, and charitable foundations. Multiple donation channels including bank accounts, electronic payment, SMS, and delegate collection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The organization provides free, comprehensive liver disease healthcare services to underserved patients, including hepatitis testing and treatment, liver tumor surgeries (arterial injection, laparoscopic procedures), diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, Fibroscan, endoscopy), pharmacy services, and clinical research. It also operates the Technical Institute of Nursing, Higher Technological Institute for Applied Health Sciences, Medical Convoys for rural outreach, and the Virus-Free Villages campaign.

Product overview

Egy Liver operates as a multi-faceted healthcare organization combining a specialized hospital, educational institutions, and public health initiatives. The Egyptian Liver Hospital serves as the core clinical facility providing comprehensive liver disease treatment including diagnostics, surgeries, and free care for underprivileged patients. Supporting this are the Technical Institute of Nursing and Higher Technological Institute of Applied Health Sciences for workforce development, the Clinical Research Center for scientific research, and Medical Convoys/Virus-Free Villages Campaign for community outreach. The organization also operates specialized departments including endoscopy, radiology, and laboratory services, supported by advanced medical equipment including MRI, CT, Angio, and catheterization devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Egyptian Liver Hospital A specialized hospital providing comprehensive liver disease treatment services including diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and free healthcare for underprivileged patients in Sherbin, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt.
• Medical Convoys Mobile medical outreach programs providing free hepatitis screening, diagnostics, and treatment across Egyptian villages, including the Virus-Free Villages initiative launched in 2015.
• Virus-Free Villages Campaign A community health initiative aiming to eliminate hepatitis viruses from Egyptian villages through awareness campaigns and medical convoys. Implemented in 100 villages between 2015-2019, screening 250,000 people and treating 16,500 for free.
• Technical Institute of Nursing An educational institution training nursing students, with capacity for over 800 students annually, preparing graduates to serve in public hospitals with specialized training in liver health.
• Higher Technological Institute for Applied Health Sciences A higher education institution accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education offering programs in Medical Laboratories, Radiology and Medical Imaging, and Medical Equipment Maintenance.
• Clinical Research Center (CRC) A Ministry of Health-licensed research center equipped with advanced laboratory equipment for conducting clinical studies on hepatitis treatments including Sofosbuvir effectiveness and safety studies. ISO 9001 accredited.
• Al-Shiha Charitable Foundation Clinics Charitable medical services including dermatology, internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology and obstetrics, orthopedics, general surgery, radiology, medical analysis, and a kindergarten nursery.
• Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic Specialized pediatric gastroenterology clinic operating every Tuesday at the Egyptian Liver Hospital, providing consultations for children with abdominal pain, chronic constipation, persistent diarrhea, recurrent vomiting, suspected hepatitis, hereditary liver diseases, difficulty swallowing, poor growth, blood in vomit or stool, jaundice, dairy/food/gluten allergies, and esophageal reflux.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ patients treated annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Future of the Nation PartyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Cooperation agreement for organizing medical convoys in Damietta villages for early detection of hepatitis B, liver tumors, and fatty liver. Part of President El-Sisi's directive to declare 2022 the year of civil society.
• European Liver Patients Care Association (ELPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006The association is a founding member of ELPA, established in 2006. President Dr. Gamal Shiha served on ELPA's board of directors for two years until 2008, representing the association internationally.
• World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe association participated in establishing the World Hepatitis Alliance, which includes all similar associations worldwide and has an influential global presence in hepatitis elimination efforts.
• SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSGS conducted external audit and granted ISO 9001 quality accreditation renewal for three years. Their representatives praised the hospital's management and staff for maintaining quality standards during COVID-19.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Liver Foundation: U.S. nonprofit focused on liver disease education, research funding, and patient advocacy. Comparable as a non-governmental liver-focused organization combining patient services, research support, and public awareness.
• European Liver Patients' Association (ELPA): European federation of liver patient associations of which the Egyptian institute is a founding member (2006). Directly comparable as a liver-focused nonprofit with advocacy, awareness, and patient-care mandates.
• Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation / Aswan Heart Centre: Egyptian nonprofit cardiac hospital and research center founded by a globally recognized clinician-scientist. Comparable model — founder-led charity hospital with research, training, and free care for underserved Egyptian patients.
• Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt (57357): Egypt's flagship charity-built specialty hospital, offering free tertiary care funded by donations and operated independently of the Ministry of Health. Directly comparable as a nonprofit Egyptian hospital running on donor-driven operations at meaningful scale.
• British Liver Trust: UK liver disease nonprofit focused on patient support, awareness, and research. Comparable as a liver-specialist charity combining helpline services, patient information, community engagement, and research advocacy.
• World Hepatitis Alliance: Global umbrella body for hepatitis patient organizations; the Egyptian institute participated in establishing WHA, making it a direct peer in international hepatitis advocacy and patient-care coordination.
• Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI): Pakistani nonprofit specialty hospital and research institute focused on liver and kidney disease in a high-burden, lower-income setting. Directly comparable as a charity-built tertiary hepatology hospital with research and training functions.
• National Liver Foundation of India: Indian nonprofit dedicated to liver disease awareness, screening, and treatment access. Directly comparable mission profile — community screening, free treatment for underserved patients, and public health campaigning in a high hepatitis-burden country.

Broad incumbents

• Aga Khan Health Services: Large international nonprofit healthcare network operating hospitals across Africa and South Asia. Comparable as a charitable, multi-country healthcare delivery organization with a mission to serve underserved populations.

Regional players

• Mansoura University Hospital / Mansoura Faculty of Medicine: Egyptian tertiary academic medical center where Dr. Gamal Shiha holds his professorship. Comparable as a regional academic hepatology referral center, though state-funded rather than donation-funded.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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