Sana’a: Sana’a University Media Office
Thursday, October 29, 2026, corresponding to 18 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH
The Sana’a University Cardiac and Catheterization Center organized the Sixth Cardiometabolic Scientific Day on Thursday, bringing together a distinguished group of senior consultants, academics, and specialists in cardiology, internal medicine, endocrinology, and nephrology to discuss the latest scientific developments and international medical recommendations for 2026 in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
The event opened in the presence of Prof. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Bukhaiti, Rector of Sana’a University and Chairman of the Center’s Board of Directors, who emphasized in his address the importance of organizing specialized scientific sessions to promote continuing medical education, advance clinical practices, and facilitate knowledge and experience sharing among medical professionals. He commended the scientific and professional efforts of the Cardiac and Catheterization Center in organizing specialized events that support medical training and professional development.
The University Rector also reaffirmed the commitment of the University leadership and the Center’s Board of Directors to supporting scientific and training activities, enhancing the competencies of medical professionals and consultants, and keeping pace with advances in international medical practices and guidelines, thereby contributing to improving the diagnostic and therapeutic services provided to patients.
The scientific program featured three specialized and interactive sessions addressing the latest 2026 medical guidelines on cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, kidney diseases, and metabolic disorders. The sessions also explored the clinical application of updated recommendations, discussed clinical cases, and reviewed recent developments in obesity treatment and dyslipidemia management.
The first scientific session focused on diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, with the participation of consultants and academics, including Prof. Abdulkafi Shuja Al-Deen, Dr. Abdulkhaliq Al-Nono, Dr. Abdulkarim Thamer, Dr. Ahmed Qaid Salem, Dr. Aziz Al-Zendani, Dr. Faisal Haider, Dr. Khaled Al-Aghbari, and Dr. Yahya Al-Ezzi.
The session featured five specialized scientific presentations. Prof. Buthaina Al-Sharafi presented the latest developments in the management of type 2 diabetes for 2026, while Dr. Dhaifallah Jayed discussed nutrition in cardiometabolic diseases. Dr. Daris Al-Wesabi highlighted key practical considerations in the guidelines for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome. Prof. Nora Al-Saghir also presented a practical approach to implementing the latest guidelines for managing patients with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, while Prof. Hussein Al-Wais delivered a scientific presentation on the practical applications of echocardiography (ECHO) in diagnosing systemic diseases. The session also featured an interactive scientific competition.
The second scientific session focused on practical clinical case discussions and was moderated by Dr. Salah Al-Shawki, Director of the Sana’a University Cardiac and Catheterization Center, and consultant Prof. Adnan Al-Radhi. The session featured a scientific panel comprising Prof. Ahmed Al-Ansi, Dr. Fikri Salem, Dr. Hazem Al-Bareda, Dr. Majed Nejad, Dr. Najeeb Abu Osba, Dr. Najeeb Shams Al-Deen, and Dr. Saeed Al-Ghamri. The session examined a range of clinical cases and medical scenarios. Prof. Adnan Al-Radhi and Prof. Nader Al-Ameri each led a clinical case discussion, while Prof. Sadiq Al-Jabri presented a clinical case scenario. Prof. Nashwan Al-Maliki also delivered a scientific lecture. These activities aimed to promote clinical discussion and facilitate the exchange of expertise on diagnostic approaches and the selection of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
The third scientific session, dedicated to selected scientific topics, was jointly chaired by Dr. Abdulwasea Al-Mujahid, Dr. Faiza Askar, Dr. Manea Al-Arashi, Dr. Majed Al-Basmi, Dr. Mohammed Al-Dhalei, Prof. Mohammed Al-Joubi, Dr. Tamim Al-Shami, and Prof. Zakaria Al-Haddad. The session included a lecture by Prof. Khaled Al-Adeeb on recent practical advances in obesity treatment, followed by a presentation by Prof. Saba Al-Falahi highlighting key practical recommendations from the 2026 dyslipidemia management guidelines. It also featured an introductory presentation about Medica Pharmaceutical Company, delivered by pharmacist Moatasem, along with two scientific assessment segments based on multiple-choice questions (MCQs), conducted by Prof. Mukhtar Ghailan and Prof. Salah Al-Shawki.
The scientific topics addressed throughout the sessions underscored the importance of an integrated approach involving cardiology, internal medicine, endocrinology, and nephrology, given the close interrelationship between cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and kidney diseases. The discussions highlighted the need to adopt comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic approaches grounded in scientific evidence and the latest medical guidelines.
The Sixth Cardiometabolic Scientific Day was organized as part of the ongoing efforts of Sana’a University and its Cardiac and Catheterization Center to promote continuing medical education, strengthen the capabilities of national medical professionals, and expand opportunities for exchanging scientific and clinical expertise, thereby supporting the advancement of medical practices and contributing to improving the quality of healthcare services provided to patients.
