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Cairo University caravan brings free services to 4,500 in Bahariya Oasis
October 18, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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Cairo University's three-day development caravan in the Bahariya Oasis provided free medical, veterinary and educational services to about 4,500 residents and performed 45 surgeries.
- The caravan, run with the National Alliance for Civil Development Work and Giza Governorate, gave free exams to over 1,700 citizens across eight medical specialties.
- Veterinarians treated 164 animals and birds and advised about 30 farmers on livestock care.
- University president Mohamed Sami Abdel Sadiq said the university will continue such caravans with state institutions and civil society under Egypt's 2030 vision.
- The caravan held literacy exams for 35 citizens and craft workshops attended by over 260 students.

