Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mustafa Madbouly recently reviewed a report on the results of a comprehensive medical convoy organized by the Higher Medical Committee and Emergencies at the Egyptian Cabinet. The convoy took place in Aswan from October 26 to 29, 2026, in collaboration with the Egyptian Bank for Healing. The initiative aimed to provide free medical services to citizens in villages and areas most in need.
The medical convoy included various medical specialties and provided free medical examinations, treatments, and medications. A total of 3232 citizens received medical check-ups during the four-day event. The convoy's efforts were a joint initiative between the Higher Medical Committee and Emergencies and the Egyptian Bank for Healing.
According to Dr. Naguib Abdel Moneim, head of the Higher Medical Committee and Emergencies, the convoy's activities resulted in 1236 eye care cases and 599 pairs of medical glasses were provided to eligible citizens. Additionally, 232 cases required eye surgery, and 1996 cases were examined through comprehensive clinics.
Dr. Abdel Moneim expressed her appreciation for the Egyptian Bank for Healing's role in supporting and implementing the convoy. She emphasized that this initiative marked the beginning of cooperation between the committee and the bank, with plans to enhance joint efforts and execute more medical convoys targeting citizens in areas most in need.
The Higher Medical Committee and Emergencies will continue to monitor cases requiring surgical operations and coordinate with relevant medical authorities to ensure proper follow-up. The committee aims to organize more medical convoys in various governorates to support the state's efforts in providing free medical services and enhancing healthcare protection.
Representatives from the Higher Medical Committee and Emergencies met with Aswan Governor Eng. Amr Lashin to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and respond to medical emergencies. The meeting focused on expanding medical convoys and improving healthcare services, particularly in areas most in need.
Governor Eng. Amr Lashin praised the efforts of the Higher Medical Committee and Emergencies in supporting citizens and providing free medical services. He highlighted the importance of cooperation between the committee and civil society organizations in organizing medical convoys and delivering healthcare services to underserved areas.
Key points
- The medical convoy provided free medical services to 3232 citizens in Aswan.
- The convoy included various medical specialties and provided free medical examinations, treatments, and medications.
- The initiative was a joint effort between the Higher Medical Committee and Emergencies and the Egyptian Bank for Healing.
