Alexandria University Conducts Community Medical Convoy in Borg El Arab’s Bahig Area

Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the comprehensive community medical convoy organized by the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector headed by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, under the umbrella of “Decent Life” (Hayah Karima) initiative, was launched yesterday, Friday, August 2, 2024, to the Bahig area in Borg El Arab. Participants included 200 faculty members, administrators and students from the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Education and Physical Education for Boys and Girls, Special Education, the Higher Institute of Public Health, the Medical Research Institute, the Anti-Violence Against Women Unit, the National Council for Women, Rotary Alexandria Capital, Alexandria Harbor, the Drug Bank, and the “Doctor for You” fraternity.

The convoy included examining and treating 825 cases in all medical specialties, holding immediate exams for the illiterate in literacy classes, family and psychological counselling sessions, mental health, awareness seminars for women, sewing and crafts workshops, and an entertainment section with children. The convoy also included examining, diagnosing and treating diseases and surgeries for small and large animals and poultry for free. A sports day was also organized at the Bahig Youth Centre in the form of various matches and competitions, and Rotary Hyper distributed sweets, school bags and stationery to the children of the area.