Bibliotheca Alexandrina announced the release of "Medicine in Egypt – A Journey Through Time", a scholarly work documenting Egypt’s scientific and cultural heritage. The book explores the historical development of medical knowledge and pharmaceuticals, spanning from ancient Egyptian medicine to contemporary healthcare policies.

Preparation and Research Methodology:
The book was prepared by a team of academic experts specializing in history, documentation, and digital archiving, following a precise scientific methodology and chronological framework. The study utilizes original manuscripts, rare historical documents, and exclusive images from the library’s collections, along with augmented reality technologies to present interactive educational content.

Historical Content Overview:

• Ancient Egypt: Use of medicinal herbs and plants, preparation of natural remedies, documenting prescriptions on papyri and temple walls, mummification, and early prosthetics.

• Islamic Era: Establishment of Bimaristans as organized medical institutions, teaching medicine and pharmacy, and compiling Aqrabadhin texts for standardizing drug preparation and dosages.

• Modern Era: Development of the pharmaceutical industry in institutional, social, and political contexts, along with the role of medicine in popular culture through cinema and advertising, analyzing the relationship between society and health.

• New Republic Era: Documentation of the Egyptian Drug Authority’s contributions to the pharmaceutical system, promoting drug safety, quality, and accessibility within state policies.

Collaboration with the Egyptian Drug Authority:
The book was produced in collaboration with the Egyptian Drug Authority under a legal contract starting July 1, 2025, specifying the scope of cooperation and content review procedures. The final version was submitted to the authority in October 2025 prior to printing.

Intellectual Property and Registration:
The book holds the registration number 16651/2025 and ISBN 978-977-452-778-7, with all intellectual property rights retained by Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The content is purely documentary, without regulatory recommendations or mandatory directives.

Conclusion:
"Medicine in Egypt – A Journey Through Time" reflects Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s commitment to preserving Egypt’s scientific and medical heritage, providing an accurate historical record while leveraging modern technologies, upholding the library’s independent cultural and scholarly role.

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