The Events of the Fourth and Final Consecutive Day of Mansoura University’s Convoy in North Sinai

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Under the patronage of:

• Prof. Dr. Sherif Youssef Khater – President of Mansoura University

• Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim – Vice President of the University

In collaboration with:

• Military Intelligence Authority

• Ministry of Social Solidarity

• The Tripartite Medical Convoy – El-Arish General Hospital

Medical Convoy Activities

Today's events included the provision of distinguished medical services across several specialties, namely:

• Dentistry

• Rheumatology and Immunology

• ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)

• Urology Surgery

• Anesthesiology

• Nephrology

• Pulmonology and Pediatrics

• Psychiatry and Neurology

• Cardiology

• Dermatology

• Internal Medicine

• Ophthalmology

Total number of medical consultations: 555 cases

Surgeries performed:

• 2 major surgeries

• 2 minor dental procedures

• 7 upper and lower GI endoscopies

• Ward rounds in the Dialysis Unit

Number of hospital referrals: 7 cases

Endoscopy Unit Achievements (July 25–29, 2025):

• 21 gastrointestinal endoscopies performed, including:

  • 17 upper endoscopies

  • 4 colonoscopies

Therapeutic procedures included:

• Esophageal varices banding for 3 cases

• Gastric varices injection for one female patient

Diagnoses and findings:

• Advanced malignant stomach tumor in a patient with severe anemia

• Rectal tumor in a patient with rectal bleeding

• Cases of stomach ulcers, GERD, hiatal hernia

• Barrett’s esophagus

• Biopsies taken from mucosal linings to assess chronic inflammation

Additional services:

• 75 GI and liver patient consultations

• Two liver transplant referrals for patients with liver failure, with donor arrangements made from relatives

Supervision and Implementation:
Prof. Dr. Sawsan Abdel Moneim
Professor and Head of the Liver and Gastroenterology Unit (Acting) – Mansoura University

Veterinary Convoy

Location: El-Arish City – Al-Rehab area, Zeraa El-Kheir area, Camel Club – under the jurisdiction of El-Arish Veterinary Department

Led by:

• Prof. Dr. Mamdouh Saeed – Consultant in Reproduction and Artificial Insemination

Team members:

• Prof. Dr. Abdel Nasser Ahmed Abdallah – Consultant in Internal and Infectious Diseases

• Dr. Mohamed Ali Mohamed El-Bahrawy – Lecturer in Surgery, Anesthesia, and Radiology

• Dr. Mohamed Mostafa Abdel Hamid El-Mansy – Assistant Lecturer in Reproduction

Total animals examined:

• 20 camels

• 174 sheep and goats

• 53 cattle

• 355 poultry

• 6 working animals (donkeys, etc.)

Services Provided:

• Veterinary examinations, treatments, and vaccinations were provided free of charge from the convoy’s veterinary pharmacy

• Guidance was given to breeders on:

  • Animal health and hygiene

  • Modern care and prevention programs

Local Support:

• A number of veterinarians from the El-Arish Veterinary Department in North Sinai accompanied the convoy and provided full support throughout its operations

End of Day Activities:

• The convoy members visited the North Sinai Veterinary Directorate

• Dr. Abeer Hejab – Director of the Directorate – extended thanks to the convoy team

• Convoy members also expressed their gratitude to the director and the directorate’s staff for their cooperation during all convoy days

Nursing Faculty Activities – Nursing Awareness Component

Location: Outpatient Clinics of El-Arish Hospital, Social Rehabilitation Center

Activities included awareness sessions on:

• Osteoporosis

• Hypertension

• Diabetes

• Healthy nutrition

• Prenatal care

Seminars:
Two awareness seminars at the Social Rehabilitation Center on:

• Proper nutrition

• Anemia and prevention

• Personal hygiene for adolescent girls

• Breast self-examination training

Awareness conducted by:

• Prof. Dr. Fatma El Imam

• Dr. Asmaa Ahmed (Community Health Department – Faculty of Nursing)

Childhood Convoy Activities

Continuing the “Bridges of Goodness” Convoy in El-Arish

As part of its ongoing societal and humanitarian mission, Mansoura University’s “Bridges of Goodness” Convoy resumed its activities in El-Arish. On the final day of the convoy, Tuesday, July 29, many unique activities were held to support children and children with special needs and their families.

Highlights:

• Visit to the Social Rehabilitation Center in El-Arish, including:

  • Al-Abrar Nursery

  • Speech Therapy and Vocational Rehabilitation Center

• Full participation in the daily activities with children

• Fun and educational programs with direct interaction

• Psychological and behavioral support to bring joy to the children

Field Visits:

• Prof. Dr. Samah Khamis – team leader – conducted home visits to families of children with special needs in the vicinity of the center

• Psychological support and necessary guidance were provided

• Aimed to strengthen sustainable support ties with the local community

Participants:

• Prof. Dr. Samah Khamis – Coordinator of the Community Awareness Committee at the University

• Dr. Samah Talaat – Convoy Coordinator, Faculty of Early Childhood Education

• Eng. Yasmine Kadry El-Tantawy

• Student: Alaa Marzouk

Convoy Message:

This convoy is part of Mansoura University’s continuous efforts to promote social solidarity and provide specialized psychological and educational care to the most vulnerable communities across the country.