June 24, 2026

Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, and Professor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, the Faculty of Dentistry organized a medical convoy in cooperation with Operation Smile Egypt, providing preventive awareness and dental treatment services to more than 300 children.

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy affirmed that the University is committed to supporting health initiatives that combine awareness and treatment while promoting healthy behaviors among children from an early age. He noted that organizing such medical convoys reflects the University's commitment to expanding the scope of healthcare and awareness services offered to the community and strengthening partnerships with organizations working in the healthcare sector, thereby creating a positive impact on the lives of beneficiaries and their families.

Professor Mohamed Adawy explained that the convoy was organized as part of Assiut University's community service mission to support health and awareness initiatives targeting children. He noted that the medical team examined more than 300 children, ranging in age from 3 to 15 years, who attended the University Hospital. In addition to clinical examinations, the convoy provided a range of dental treatments, including fillings, tooth extractions, and dental restorations, according to each patient's individual needs.

The Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development added that the Assiut University Specialized Hospitals continue to play a vital role in supporting the State's efforts to develop the healthcare system by providing distinguished medical services that benefit all segments of society.

For her part, Professor Safaa Marzouk stated that this was the seventh medical convoy organized by the Faculty of Dentistry and the second dedicated specifically to Pediatric Dentistry. She emphasized the Faculty's commitment to continuing such community outreach initiatives to promote oral health awareness and encourage healthy practices among children and their families.

Professor Mohamed Nahid explained that the convoy extended beyond providing clinical treatment to include educational and awareness programs for children. These activities focused on the importance of maintaining good oral and dental health, introducing children to proper oral hygiene practices, and promoting preventive measures against oral diseases.

The convoy was attended by Professor Zein El-Abedeen, Deputy Director of the University Dental Hospital; Dr. Yasmine Ahmed Mortada; and Dr. Ahmed Kamel, supervisors of the convoy, in addition to a number of faculty members and teaching assistants from the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.