The Faculty of Medicine at Assiut University organizes a training course on raising awareness of first aid.

As part of the "Health Literacy" initiative, which aims to raise health awareness among staff, the Community Service and Environmental Development Training Center, affiliated with the Community Service Sector at the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, organized a training course entitled "First Aid for Fractures, Heat Exhaustion, and Sunstroke."

The workshop was held under the auspices of Professor Dr. Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University; Professor Dr. Alaa Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of University Hospitals; and Professor Dr. Hoda Makhlouf, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development.

The workshop included practical training on fractures, their different types, proper handling methods, and providing appropriate first aid for each type. This training was led by Professor Dr. Ghada Thabet, Assistant Consultant at the Community Service and Environmental Development Training Center, who reviewed the latest practical methods for dealing with fracture injuries to minimize complications and ensure the patient's safety until specialized medical care is received. The workshop also included an awareness lecture on the differences between heat exhaustion and heatstroke, highlighting the most prominent signs and symptoms of each condition, as well as the necessary first aid procedures for rapid and effective treatment of those affected. The lecture was delivered by Professor Dr. Nagwa Mohamed Gamal, supervisor of the Community Service and Environmental Development Training Center.

This workshop is part of the Faculty of Medicine at Assiut University's commitment to promoting a culture of safety and health among staff and students, and developing their ability to handle emergency situations efficiently and effectively.