Cairo: Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, inaugurated the first scientific conference of the Egyptian Society for Treatment by Interventional Radiology (ESTIR), highlighting the field's significant role in modern diagnostics and treatment.According to State Information Service Egypt, Abdel Ghaffar emphasized interventional radiology as a major advancement, providing precise, less invasive alternatives to surgery. He noted its role in treating tumors, vascular diseases, and disorders related to the gastrointestinal system, liver, and kidneys, with the benefits of reducing complications and expediting recovery times.The minister underscored that advancements in interventional radiology are a testament to substantial scientific and technological investments that have enhanced diagnostic and therapeutic precision.Concluding his speech, Abdel Ghaffar expressed his gratitude to the organizing committee, highlighting that such scientific gatherings positi vely impact the development of medical services and improve the quality of health care available to citizens.