Health
Egyptian PM reviews results of Fayoum medical caravan that examined 1,582 citizens
September 14, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has reviewed the results of a two-day free medical caravan that examined 1,582 citizens in Fayoum governorate.
- The caravan, organized by the Cabinet's Supreme Medical Committee with the Diaa Al-Khair humanitarian foundation, ran September 9–10 in Fanous village, Tamia district.
- Committee head Naglaa Abdel Moneim reported 509 ophthalmology cases among the 1,582 citizens examined, with 180 eyeglasses dispensed and 75 cases identified for eye surgery.
- A further 1,073 cases were examined through comprehensive clinics, with 30 cases identified for surgery and all prescribed medicines dispensed.
- A meeting attended by Fayoum Governor Mohamed Hani Ghonim discussed expanding medical caravans and responding to medical requests in the most needy areas.