Within the Presidential Initiative "Your Country with You"... A Veterinary Convoy for Al-Shabasia Village

Within the framework of the presidential initiative "Your Country with You," and in line with Kafrelsheikh University’s positive societal role, along with its commitment to strengthening the practical and applied aspects of students’ education, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine organizes a comprehensive therapeutic veterinary convoy to Al-Shabasia Village, which belongs to Desouk Center in Kafrelsheikh Governorate.

Prof. Yahya Eid, President of the University, confirms that veterinary convoys are part of the implementation of the political leadership’s directives to strengthen presidential initiatives aimed at serving the Egyptian citizen across various sectors. He points out that the University places community service and environmental development at the top of its priorities.

Prof. Yahya Eid further explains that the University will continue organizing veterinary and medical caravans across all centers and villages of the governorate, in cooperation with executive bodies, with the aim of reaching the largest number of beneficiaries and achieving comprehensive and sustainable development.

Otherwise, Prof. Amany Shaker, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, affirms that veterinary convoys are an effective model for integrating academic education with community service. She notes that the University is keen to expand the scope of these convoys to include the most needy villages.

In the same context, Prof. Samir El-Shazly, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, states that the convoy includes a distinguished group of staff members and specialists. Free diagnostic, treatment, and surgical services are provided, alongside veterinary awareness sessions for breeders on proper breeding methods and disease prevention.

 

The convoy witnesses a large turnout from the village residents and breeders. Free medical examinations are conducted, necessary treatments are dispensed, and surgical operations are performed on 566 animal cases, including 342 internal medicine cases, 217 gynecology cases, and 7 surgical cases. Additionally, care and treatment are provided to 3,650 poultry cases, contributing to the support of livestock and poultry wealth in the village.