Gerontological Nursing Department Participation in the “Bridges of Goodness 23” Convoy in Halayeb, Shalateen, and Abu Ramad

In implementation of the directives of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to support border regions, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Sherif Khater – President of Mansoura University, and Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Azeem – Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, the Faculty of Nursing participated in the “Bridges of Goodness 23” convoy, stemming from the university’s national role in community service and supporting the state’s efforts toward sustainable development.

The convoy activities were launched under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Abeer Zakaria – Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Prof. Dr. Fatma El-Imam – Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Prof. Dr. Heba Noshi Abd-Elaziz – Head of the Gerontological Nursing Department. The convoy witnessed active participation from the Gerontological Nursing Department, where Assistant Lecturer / Duaa Zein El-Abedein implemented several educational and awareness activities targeting the students of the Halayeb–Shalateen Nursing Institute and Nursing School, local residents, and nurses working in Halayeb, Shalateen, and Abu Ramad hospitals, during the period from Sunday, 16 November to Wednesday, 19 November 2025.

The training program included:

Health education for outpatient clinic visitors on:

Hypertension

Diabetes mellitus

Osteoporosis

Mandatory vaccinations for children as well as older adults

Management of eye diseases

Seminars for nursing school and technical institute students on:

Different body systems (digestive and respiratory systems)

Professional ethics

Health assessment

Nursing care plan for patients

Assertive communication

Methods of medication storage and handling

Vital signs measurement techniques

Promoting cultural competence and community differences awareness, and the role of nursing in multicultural societies

Guiding outpatient clinic visitors to seek care at the local health unit in case of symptoms or any unusual health phenomena, emphasizing the importance of utilizing available community resources

This participation reflects the commitment of the Faculty of Nursing at Mansoura University to support national efforts in developing healthcare professionals in border areas and improving the quality of health services, contributing to the achievement of the state’s sustainable development goals.