A Medical, Agricultural, and Awareness Caravan in the village of Shabraweesh - Aga - Dakahlia,
Community Service and Environmental Development Sector - Mansoura University.
Under the patronage of Professor Dr. Sherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, and Professor Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development.
As part of Mansoura University’s efforts to enhance its community and environmental role, a comprehensive medical, agricultural, and awareness caravan was organized to the village of Shabraweesh in the Aja Center, Dakahlia Governorate, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
The caravan witnessed active participation from several university faculties.

• Medical Caravan:
  In the field of medical services, comprehensive care was provided in several specialties, with a team of specialized doctors participating in the examination and treatment. Over 500 cases were examined in the following specialties:

  • Rheumatology and Rehabilitation: 77 cases
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat: 58 cases
  • Ophthalmology: 91 cases
  • Pediatrics: 95 cases
  • General Surgery: 9 cases
  • Internal Medicine: 100 cases
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology: 30 cases
  • Dermatology: 74 cases
    The total number of cases dealt with was 534, and some cases were referred to specialized hospitals for further treatment.

• Health Awareness (Safe Women’s Unit):
  As part of health awareness efforts, the caravan organized a program to educate 80 women and nurses who attended the caravan about the services of the Safe Women’s Unit. Mrs. Asmaa Khaled El-Dosouky, from the Safe Women’s Unit, provided a detailed explanation about women’s health prevention methods and how to handle emergency cases.

• Agricultural Guidance for Farmers:
  In the agricultural field, the Faculty of Agriculture provided technical advice to farmers. The agricultural team, which included Dr. Mohamed Massad Nada and Dr. Lamiya Ibrahim El-Motawally, discussed the main recommendations related to winter crops, especially wheat, which is considered a strategic crop in Egypt. They also shared strategies for improving crop productivity in the region.

• Faculty of Early Childhood Education:
  Regarding children, the Faculty of Early Childhood Education provided an educational and recreational program. The students organized face painting workshops for children using safe colors. They also presented movement-based singing performances and competitive games to develop children’s motor skills, in addition to presenting educational stories that aim to instill moral values and good behaviors in children.

• Health Awareness for Women:
  Dr. Eman Ahmed Fadl, Assistant Professor of Women’s Health and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Faculty of Nursing, gave an awareness lecture to women on the importance of reproductive health and early cancer screening. Educational brochures were distributed on self-care for women and newborn children.

The caravan also saw the attendance of Mr. Mohamed Abdel-Baki, Head of Aja Center and City, who followed one of the program's segments and expressed his admiration for the fruitful cooperation between the students and the community. He praised the positive role in developing children’s skills in a fun environment.

• Teamwork:
  The caravan was organized and implemented by a distinguished team of academic and administrative staff from Mansoura University’s faculties, including:
  Faculty of Medicine Team:
• Prof. Dr. Ghada El-Qunishi - Vice Dean of the Faculty
• Ms. Amira Azmy - Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Specialist
• Dr. Ahmed Gad Ismail - Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist
• Dr. Mohamed El-Said Abdel-Hady - Ophthalmology Specialist
• Dr. Eman Salah El-Berei - Ophthalmology Specialist
• Dr. Alaa Mohamed Abdel-Rahman - Pediatrics Specialist
• Dr. Esraa Zeinhom Sami - Pediatrics Specialist
• Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Abdel-Maqsoud - General Surgery Specialist
• Dr. Hadeer Mohamed Naguib Matouk - Internal Medicine Specialist
• Dr. Kariman Mahmoud Eid - Internal Medicine Specialist
• Dr. Mahmoud El-Sayed El-Gohary - Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist
• Dr. Ghada Mamdouh Ibrahim - Dermatology Specialist

Faculty of Nursing Team:

• Dr. Eman Ahmed Fadl - Assistant Professor of Women’s Health and Obstetrics and Gynecology

Agricultural Guidance Team (Faculty of Agriculture):

• Eng. Lamiya Ibrahim El-Motawally - Faculty of Agriculture
• Assoc. Prof. Mohamed Massad Ahmed Nada - Faculty of Agriculture

Safe Women’s Unit Team:

• Mrs. Asmaa Khaled El-Dosouky - Nursing of the Safe Women’s Unit

Administrative Team:

• Mr. Mohamed Labeeb - Member of the Medical Caravan Committee
• Mr. Mohamed Abdel-Qader - Supervisor of the Caravan at the Vice Dean’s Office, Faculty of Medicine

In conclusion, this comprehensive caravan reflects the effective cooperation between Mansoura University, government agencies, and civil society in enhancing health, agricultural, and educational services in Egyptian villages, contributing to sustainable development in the local community.