Initiative Provides Free Specialized Healthcare and Health Awareness to Over 623 Citizens in Underserved Community.

 In a significant community outreach effort, Minia University organized a comprehensive development and medical convoy to the village of Al-Nuhal in the Abu Qurqas district. The initiative is part of the university's active participation in the presidential "Bedaya" initiative for human development, which aims to improve the quality of life in the most needy villages by providing comprehensive healthcare, awareness programs, and educational services to achieve sustainable community development.

Professor Essam Farahat, President of Minia University, emphasized that these convoys reflect the university's societal role in serving the most deserving villages and align with the directives of the political leadership to support human development and provide integrated healthcare for citizens. "The university mobilizes all its medical and research capabilities to serve the local community," President Farahat stated.

He further highlighted that the convoy serves as a model of integration between medical faculties, students, and the community, praising the efforts of the medical teams and students from the Faculty of Pharmacy for their active participation. Their work was instrumental in raising health awareness and providing outstanding free medical treatment to the village residents.

For his part, Professor Ayman Hassanein, the University Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, detailed the convoy's operations. He reported that the convoy featured 12 specialized medical clinics, including: Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Urology, ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), Neuropsychiatry, Rheumatology & Rehabilitation, Chest Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Cardiology, and Surgery.

Medical examinations were provided to 623 citizens from the village. Several cases requiring further attention were referred to the University Hospital for additional diagnostics or surgical procedures. Free medications were distributed from the convoy's pharmacy.

The convoy also included a campaign for the detection of non-communicable diseases, with blood pressure and diabetes screenings supervised by the Faculty of Pharmacy. Pharmacy students participated in door-to-door outreach to provide health education within the community. Additionally, a series of educational seminars were held to raise awareness about the importance of early screening and disease prevention.