As part of the leading community role undertaken by Alexandria University, and in line with its commitment to supporting underprivileged groups, the Faculty of Medicine continued its efforts to organize integrated medical convoys to deliver healthcare services to the most in-need areas. A comprehensive medical convoy was organized to serve the residents of Al-Ameriya (Al-Ola Al-Sharqiya), under the auspices of Prof. Ahmed Abdelhakim, Acting President of the University, with the active participation of the Faculties of Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Early Childhood Education, the Medical Research Institute, and the High Institute of Public Health. Distinguished student participation from various faculties, along with the “Doctor for You” student family, reflected a model of interdisciplinary integration, teamwork, and professional commitment.

The convoy was supervised by Prof. Affaf Al-Oufy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Prof. Tamer Abdallah, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals Board; and Prof. Mohamed Sedqa, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development. It was organized in cooperation with the Mohamed Abdel Wahab Charity Foundation, which provided medications and medical supplies to support the convoy’s efforts and humanitarian mission.

Prof. Tamer Abdallah emphasized that the convoy reflects the University’s ongoing commitment to community service and ensuring access to comprehensive healthcare services for the largest possible number of citizens, embodying its social responsibility. He noted that the convoy included 61 students from the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy, alongside 17 specialized physicians representing ten different medical specialties, in addition to a fully integrated nursing team. The Faculty of Early Childhood Education also contributed by bringing joy to children through gift distribution.

Prof. Mohamed Sedqa explained that the convoy delivered comprehensive medical services to 985 cases across various specialties, including: 150 orthopedic cases, 135 pediatric cases, 115 internal medicine cases, 125 dermatology cases, 85 chest diseases cases, 80 ENT cases, 60 ophthalmology cases, 25 general surgery cases, 100 obstetrics and gynecology cases, and 85 dental cases—reflecting the breadth and diversity of services provided. He added that medications were dispensed free of charge to all patients, and cases requiring surgical intervention were referred to the University Hospitals for further treatment. He further noted that the convoy extended beyond curative services to include health awareness campaigns organized in cooperation with the Department of Community Medicine, underscoring the importance of preventive care in promoting public health and raising community awareness.