As part of Alexandria University’s community engagement role, and in continuation of the Faculty of Medicine’s efforts to support healthcare services in underserved areas, the Faculty launched a comprehensive medical convoy yesterday (Friday) to serve the residents of King Mariout. This comes under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, and under the supervision of Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development.

The convoy was organized in cooperation with the Faculties of Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing, the Medical Research Institute, and the Anti-Violence Unit, in partnership with “Hayah Volunteering Foundation,” with distinguished participation from university students and the “Doctor for You” student family, reflecting a strong spirit of teamwork and institutional integration.

Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals Board, he added that the convoy witnessed active participation of 65 students from the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy, along with 17 specialized physicians across seven medical specialties, a number of nursing staff, and 10 medical interns.

Dr. Mohamed Sedka, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development, stated that the convoy successfully provided medical services to 1,021 patients across various specialties. These included: 203 pediatrics cases, 99 internal medicine, 111 dermatology, 33 chest diseases, 67 ENT, 150 ophthalmology, 15 general surgery, 88 obstetrics and gynecology, 140 orthopedics, and 115 dental cases.

Free medications were dispensed to all patients, and 156 cases requiring surgical intervention or advanced investigations were referred to university hospitals for further diagnosis and treatment.

Regarding awareness activities, Dr. Sedka noted that the Anti-Violence Unit organized an educational seminar targeting children and local residents to promote community awareness and positive behaviors.

Dr. Alaa El-Din Abdallah, Coordinator of Medical Convoys at the Faculty of Medicine, pointed out that medical interns followed up on the referred cases to ensure continuity of care and completion of treatment plans. He added that these efforts reaffirm Alexandria University’s leading role in community service and its active contribution to improving quality of life and public health.