Assar visits woman injured in church attack

CAIRO - 31 December 2017: Minister of State for Military Production Dr Mohamed el Assar visited on Sunday a woman who was injured in the terrorist attack on Mar Mina Church in Helwan and is currently receiving treatment at the ministry's medical center.

The minister inquired after the injured's health and directed offering her all necessary medical care until her full recovery.

Awatef Fakhouri, 74, was shot in the abdomen which resulted in an 80-cm stomach disruption. The patient underwent an intestinal anastomosis surgery and is currently at the intensive care unit for recovery and her condition is stable.

The minister later toured some sections of the medical center including the outpatient clinics and emergency to check on the quality of medical services offered there.