Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Heniegal, President of Suez University, and the supervision of Prof. Dr. Shaza Hammad, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, the faculty organized two medical convoys as part of its plan to serve the local community and promote health awareness.
The first convoy headed to Abdelrahman Ibn Awf School in El-Ganayen, where the medical team conducted examinations for students and provided health awareness sessions on the prevention of oral and dental diseases.
The second convoy was held at Suez General Hospital, where faculty members and internship students supervised medical examinations and check-ups for patients. Cases requiring further treatment were referred to the faculty’s clinics, in cooperation with the Suez Directorate of Health. Toothpaste was also distributed to patients visiting the hospital as part of efforts to promote a culture of prevention and oral health care.
In a statement, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of the University, expressed his deep appreciation and pride in the distinguished efforts of the Faculty of Dentistry team in organizing the medical convoys. He extended his thanks to the faculty members and internship students who participated, emphasizing that these initiatives reflect the university’s mission of community service and the provision of direct healthcare support to citizens.
For her part, Prof. Dr. Shaza Hammad, Dean of the Faculty, affirmed that these convoys are part of the faculty’s plan to intensify community engagement activities and to link the educational process with community service, praising the active role of students in delivering medical services.