The Symposium, titled “Water and Health II” was held at the Ramada Hotel, Mansura City on Wednesday, March 26^th, 2008. The Symposium was organized under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Magdy Abou Rayan, Former President of the Mansoura University, and Director of International Consultants' Egypt (INECO Regional Partner in Egypt).

1^st Scientific Meeting: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Chairpersons

• Prof. Dr. Farha El Shennawi, Vice President for Research, Mansoura University
• Prof. Dr. Magdy Abou Rayan, Former President of the Mansoura University, and Director of International Consultants' Egypt (INECO Regional Partner in Egypt)
• Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mansour, Professor of Pediatrics and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the Mansoura University

Speakers

• Prof. Dr. Magdy Abou Rayan,  Former President of the Mansoura University, and Director of International Consultants' Egypt (INECO Regional Partner in Egypt): "Achievements of the INECO Project for the year 2007"
• Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mansour, Professor of Pediatrics and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the Mansoura University: "Wastewater.. the Benefits and Hazards"
• Dr. Amal Sheemi-Chairman Inner Wheel Society: "The Role of NGOs in Solving Water Scarcity Problems in the Egyptian Villages"
• Prof. Dr. Adel Zalata, Professor of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University: "Drinking Water Pollution and its Negative Effect on Male Reproductive Health"
• Dr. Nahed Abdu, Chairman of Natural Protectorates Pioneers Association and Dr. Mohamed Isa, Vice President of the Association: "Groundwater and Rainwater Harvesting in Egypt"

2^nd Scientific Meeting: 14 - 14:30 p.m.

Chairpersons

• Prof. Dr. Mohammed El Shabrawi, Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University
• Prof. Dr. Amr Sarhan, Dean of Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University
• Prof. Dr. Mostafa Zaki, Vice Dean of Faculty of Engineering for Research & Postgraduate Studies, Mansoura University

Speakers

• Prof. Dr. Adel Denewar, Professor of Tumour Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University: "Water Pollution and Cancer"
• Prof. Dr. Aya Handoussa, Professor of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University: "Assessment of Infectivity of Giardia cysts and Cryptosporidium oocysts Detected in Water"
• Prof. Dr. Abd El Aziz Ghanim, Professor of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University: "Analysis of Pesticide Residue in Drinking Water and Human Blood at Mansoura City"
• Dr. Raafat Mandour, Assistant Professor, Toxicology Laboratory, Emergency Hospital, Mansoura University: "The Lead Overload in Drinking Water on Feeding Infants"

The main outcomes and the recommendations drafted from the Symposium were the following:

• A rapid program should be started to supply all villages with sanitation services and potable water.
• All sewage treatment stations should be equipped with modern technology.
• Conducting more training courses on maintenance skills for the technical staff of sanitation services and potable water networks.
• Paying more attention to the rationalization and conservation of water resources.