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In line with Alexandria University’s commitment to strengthening its community role and serving the most underprivileged areas, and under the patronage of Professor Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Medicine launched a comprehensive medical convoy to serve the residents of Ezbet Al-Nahda in the Al-Amriya district.

The convoy was organized and supervised by Professor Dr. Afaf El-Oufi, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development; Professor Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals’ Board; and Professor Dr. Mohamed Sedqa, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development. The initiative was carried out in continuous cooperation with the Egyptian Drug Bank Foundation, which played an effective role in providing the necessary medicines and medical supplies.

Professor Dr. Tamer Abdallah stated that organizing this medical convoy comes within Alexandria University’s vision to enhance integration between medical education and community service, and to provide healthcare services to the largest possible number of citizens in the most needy areas. This reflects the University’s mission of social responsibility and commitment to public service. He added that the convoy witnessed the distinguished participation of 38 male and female students from the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy, in addition to 10 specialized physicians across five different medical specialties, in cooperation with the Faculty of Dentistry, the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Medical Research Institute, and the “Doctor for You” student family, all of whom demonstrated a high level of commitment and professionalism.

Professor Dr. Mohamed Sedqa explained that the convoy provided integrated medical services, as medical examinations were conducted for a total of 725 cases, distributed as follows: 155 orthopedic cases, 155 pediatric cases, 125 internal medicine cases, 180 dermatology cases, and 110 dental cases. He emphasized that medications were provided free of charge to patients, and critical cases were referred to the university hospitals to complete their treatment. He also noted that the convoy’s activities included organizing health awareness campaigns in cooperation with the Community Medicine Department, aiming to raise health awareness and promote medical culture among citizens.