Lafarge, ECOPP Sent 50 Medical Convoy to 4 Governorates in 2020

Lafarge Egypt, a member of LafargeHolcim Group, has partnered with the Egyptian Council of Pro-Peace Physicians (ECOPP), to offer aid to underprivileged vicinities across Egypt with adequate healthcare services.

Lafarge Egypt’s philanthropic initiatives encompassed launching 50 medical convoys to four governorates in 2020.

Lafarge Egypt’s CSR endeavors as well endorsed providing training sessions to the medical staff at hospitals and healthcare units across Egypt.

The convoys have greatly contributed to the wellbeing of examined patients, including providing early detection for various diseases, performing minor surgical operations while ensuring free-of-charge medication. The serious medical conditions were competently handled by top specialized therapeutic centers in Cairo.

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Meanwhile, CEO of Lafarge Egypt Solomon Baumgartner Aviles said: “Lafarge Egypt has first inaugurated its medical campaigns back in 2011, paving the way for Sustainable Development Goals, known as the Global Agenda 2030. Today, our healthcare convoys have proudly reached 441, remedying more than 268,048 patients in Delta, South Sinai, Suez, and Giza governorates.”

Alaa Samra, the ECOPP CEO, praised Lafarge Egypt’s earnest efforts, stating: “Lafarge Egypt’s medical convoys have been long hailed by both participants and beneficiaries. This company has been striving for years to bridge the gap between sought-after medical specialties and insufficient healthcare services, optimizing the number of addressees in underprovided neighborhoods.”

Lafarge Egypt has been in close contact with the state’s authorities, paying due respect to precautionary measures. From complying with social distancing and wearing facemasks, to properly furnishing patients’ examination and waiting areas, Lafarge Egypt has meticulously organized its medical campaigns to safeguard Egyptian citizens.

It is worth mentioning that Lafarge Egypt’s 50 healthcare convoys benefited 23,224 patients in Giza, Qalyubia, South Sinai, and Menofia governorates, from March to November 2020.

The convoys covered an array of medical subspecialties including; pathology, endocrinology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, and E.N.T., along with virus C and blood sugar tests.

About Lafarge Egypt

Lafarge Egypt, a member of LafargeHolcim, is a key player in the construction materials industry. With its plant located in Sokhna, the company provides products and solutions that are essential in creating the structures that shape our landscape today.

Through its established business in cement, concrete, and bag manufacturing, the company, powered by more than 2000 employees, is committed to providing sustainable building materials to meet the needs of its customers, whether it be inpidual home builders, large construction companies, architects, or local artisans.