It is with immense pleasure and pride that we announce the momentous occasion of the launch of the Safe Women Clinics at Badr Hospital, Helwan University.

We extend our sincerest gratitude to the esteemed Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University, Dr.Rasha Refaie, for her invaluable efforts, support, guidance, and visionary leadership. In her opening remarks, Dr. Rasha acknowledged HMSA's pioneering role in inspiring the clinic and its advocacy efforts, particularly in addressing gender-based violence and establishing the groundbreaking Safe Women Clinic, which served as the catalyst for this remarkable accomplishment.

December 19, 2024, marked the realization of our collective vision. The Safe Women Clinic is specialized medical response units focusing on providing women and girls subjected to violence with comprehensive quality care and referral, that include psychological first-aid, medical services, information, case filing and referral inside the hospital and outside to the Women’s Complaints Office if legal and social services are needed free of charge.

The opening of the Safe Women Clinic stands as a shining exemplar of HMSA's commitment to promoting healthcare, empowerment, and community well-being. 

HMSA is proud to share excerpts from the recently held 3x1 Camp, our integral pre-internship program aimed at equipping students with essential skills and knowledge. The camp covered a variety of important topics, including:

1. Basic first aid

2. Cannula insertion

3. Administration of various types of injections

4. Suturing different kinds of wounds

5. Medical ethics and defensive medicine

6. Preparing for internships

7. Understanding different pathways

8.Breaking Bad News

9. The importance of accreditation and our role in achieving it

A heartfelt thank you to the doctors who contributed to making this camp a reality and bringing it to life!

In our ongoing advocacy for safe women clinics, we recently conducted impactful activities aimed at different target audiences. On December 28, we organized a physical campaign at Badr Hospital, engaging outpatient clinic patients to raise awareness about the importance of safe woman Clinic services. Additionally, we hosted an online webinar for medical students, featuring Dr. Samah Rabie, the coordinator for the Unit of Combating Violence Against Women at the university. This event fostered vital discussions on the role of healthcare professionals in supporting women's safety. Furthermore, on December 29, we welcomed esteemed guests Mr. Yahya Mohammed, Ms. Leena Hesham, and Ms. Mahinoor Mohammed, who shared insights on the first-ever physical campaign for safe women clinics. Together, these initiatives are helping to amplify our message and mobilize support for women's health and safety in our communities.

We were excited to share that we continued our work to empower the HMSA local team this term with the launch of Local Team CM Phase 2. This phase focused on cultural sensitivity, led by our EMR RD, Mr. Mahmoud AbdelNaiem. Our amazing HMSA VP, Mr. Abdelrahman Samy, led online campaigning to engage our community effectively. Trusted resources were provided by our wonderful HMSA RSDD, Ms. Mayar Ahmed, ensuring our team had the right information. Finally, the Designing Principles were developed by our outstanding HMSA PNSDD, Ms. Yosrab Mohammed, who created effective strategies for our Publications. Together, these efforts made our local team stronger and helped us make a bigger impact in the community.

On December 18th, HMSA proudly conducted a medical convoy in collaboration with the Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs Sector at the faculty. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to actively engage with and support the local community. The December medical convoy took place at a medical center in 6th October, organized in partnership with the faculty’s Community Service and Environment Development sector and HFMSU. Through this effort, we aimed to enhance community service initiatives and promote the overall health and well-being of those we serve. HMSA remains dedicated to strengthening our partnerships and making a positive impact in our community 

In December, HMSA successfully opened the third call  for local team applications, receiving an outstanding response from members. The call sawed 20  applicants, reflecting the enthusiasm and commitment of our members to contribute to HMSA's activities. These calls are a vital step in building strong teams, promoting collaboration, and enhancing our impact within the community. We are excited to welcome these dedicated individuals and look forward to achieving more together. 

This month, HMSA was proud to have a strong representation at several prestigious external events, showcasing our commitment to global health and professional development.

• Medicalization of FGM Conferences: We sent 3 delegates to this important conference, where they gained valuable insights on Anti-FGM advocacy.

• Safe Women Clinics training at Badr Hospital: 1 HMSA Representative participated in this inspiring training, which focused on empowering the Healthcare workforce with Safe Women Clinic services.

• GBV Seminar at the university: We had 3 delegates who joined this crucial event, representing HMSA contributions to this topic.

• EMR Got Talent 24/25: We had 2 participants who joined this important event, representing HMSA and IFMSA-Egypt by presenting their contributions to this topic.

We’re proud of our delegates for representing HMSA at these events and bringing back valuable knowledge and experiences to share with our community!

In November, HMSA conducted 4 impactful physical campaigns to raise awareness about Climate Change ,GBV, HIV & AIDS and Safe Women Clinc. The first campaign took place at the Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University, focusing on the importance of Climate change for us as Medical students, it was conducted as part of the Enviromental Festival which was conducted by FMHSU. The second was part of our 16 days of Activism Activity at the Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University, where we raised awareness about GBV types. The third was part of December Medical Convoy, where we raised awareness about HIV myths and Facts. The Fourth was part of our Safe Woman Clinic Activity at Badr Hospital, where we raised awareness about Safe Woman Clinic Services. These initiatives reached over 500 members of Public, providing crucial information about these topics.

Our commitment to health education and community engagement continues to drive our efforts, and we are proud to support these important causes in December.