Fayoum
University organized a comprehensive medical and development convoy to the
village of Gabla, affiliated with the Senores Center.
This
initiative was held under the auspices of Dr. Mohamed Hany Ghoneim, Governor of
Fayoum, and Prof. Yasser Magdy Hatata, President of the University, and under
the supervision of Prof. Assem Fouad El-Essawy, Vice President of the
University for Community Service and Environmental Development and Supervisor
of the Postgraduate Studies, Cultural Relations, and Research Sector, Prof. Naglaa
El-Sherbiny, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Lamia Ahmed Ibrahim, Dean
of the Faculty of Dentistry, and Dr. Nevin Shaaban Abdel Rabbo, Undersecretary
of the Ministry of Health in Fayoum.
The
convoy was organized in cooperation with the Hayah Karima Foundation in Fayoum,
the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, and the University's Community
Problems Monitoring Unit, and under the supervision of Mr. Abdel Nasser Bakry
Mohamed, Director General of the General Administration for Community Service
and Environmental Development.
The convoy took place on Monday,
May 11, 2026.
Prof. Assem
El-Essawy emphasized that the convoy aimed to enhance the healthcare and
community services provided to underprivileged families and the most needy
villages. Medical examinations and free treatment were provided to 541
residents of the village and surrounding areas, including 283 internal medicine
cases and 258 pediatric cases. Medical guidance and necessary health awareness
were also provided to those visiting the mobile clinic.
He
noted that the Faculty of Dentistry presented a specialized awareness seminar,
delivered by Dr. Mary Fayez, a teaching assistant in the Department of Oral and
Dental Medicine and Periodontology. The seminar addressed the risks of oral
cancer, the importance of early detection, methods of prevention, and proper
dental care. Emphasis was placed on the importance of maintaining daily oral
hygiene, using toothpaste correctly, and ensuring regular checkups with a
dentist to prevent diseases and health complications related to oral health.
The
mobile clinic also included a developmental and community component, through
the establishment of a community problems monitoring unit,
under
the supervision of Dr. Basma Abdel Latif Amin – By conducting a comprehensive
field survey to identify the needs of the village residents in the health,
education, social, and service sectors, in addition to identifying the most
prominent challenges related to infrastructure, job opportunities, and
improving income levels.
This
contributes to creating an accurate database that supports local development
plans and helps decision-makers develop more effective mechanisms and
strategies to meet citizens' needs and improve the quality of life in the
targeted villages.
It is
worth noting that this initiative comes as part of Fayoum University's
commitment to activating its community and development role and actively
participating in presidential initiatives aimed at improving the level of
health and social services provided to citizens in various villages and centers
of the governorate.
