Under
the patronage of Dr. Mohamed Hany Ghoneim, Governor of Fayoum, and Prof. Yasser
Magdy Hatata, President of Fayoum University, and under the supervision of
Prof. Assem El-Essawy, Vice President of the University for Community Service
and Environmental Development, the Community Service and Environmental
Development Sector organized a medical and awareness convoy at the health unit
in Forqos village, Tamia Center, in cooperation with Hayah Karema Foundation,
the Fayoum Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, the Fayoum Health Directorate,
the Safe Woman Unit at the Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, the
Community Problems Monitoring Unit, and the University Hospital.
The Convoy
was organized under the supervision of Prof. Naglaa El-Sherbiny, Dean of the
Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Lamia Ahmed Ibrahim, Dean of the Faculty of
Dentistry, Dr. Nevin Shaaban, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in
Fayoum, and Mr. Abdel Nasser Bakry, Director General of the General
Administration for Community Service and Environmental Development, and in the
presence of a number of doctors and administrators, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Prof. Assem
El-Essawy stated that Fayoum University continues to implement its
comprehensive medical convoys in various villages and centers throughout the
governorate, stemming from its community role and its commitment to reaching
the most vulnerable groups. He emphasized that the university utilizes its
scientific expertise and distinguished staff to provide integrated health
services that contribute to raising the level of healthcare for citizens.
He
added that the convoy included a select group of doctors in several
specialties, including internal medicine, pediatrics, dentistry, orthopedics,
and ophthalmology. A total of 1,335 patients received medical examinations,
including 297 orthopedic cases, 311 internal medicine cases, 267 ophthalmology
cases, 293 pediatric cases, and 67 dental cases, with necessary treatment
provided free of charge.
The Safe Women Unit also held an awareness seminar entitled: "Domestic Violence and its Impact on Society, Reproductive Health, and Women's Health." Dr. Ghada Mohamed Abdel-Tawab presented the seminar, which aimed to raise community awareness of issues related to women's health and their role in family and community stability. The seminar also discussed the importance of reproductive and women's health as a fundamental pillar for improving quality of life and supporting community development efforts. It emphasized the necessity of providing comprehensive healthcare services for women at all stages of their lives, from pregnancy and childbirth through regular checkups and disease prevention, as well as promoting family planning. This contributes to reducing mortality rates, limiting the spread of diseases, and enhancing women's role and active participation in society.
Furthermore,
the university's Community Problems Monitoring Unit, under the supervision of
Dr. Basma Abdel-Latif, conducted a field survey to identify citizens' needs in
the educational, health, social, and service sectors. The survey focused on
infrastructure development, job creation, and income improvement, with the goal
of establishing an accurate database to support decision-makers and local
development stakeholders in formulating effective plans and policies that meet
community needs.
