“Enty El Aham” Expands Women’s Health and FGM Awareness Across Egypt

What began as a maternal health awareness initiative inside the maternity wards of Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital has evolved into a wider grassroots movement dedicated to women’s health, awareness, and the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Egypt. The “Enty El Aham” (“You Are More Important”) initiative was founded more than a decade ago by Amr Hassan, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cairo University, following years of direct engagement with women arriving at public hospitals with limited access to healthcare education and support. According to Hassan, those experiences revealed that women’s health challenges often extend beyond medical treatment, touching on awareness, dignity, and access to reliable information. “These experiences showed us that women’s health is not only about medical care, but also about awareness, dignity, and empowering women to make informed decisions,” Hassan said. Initially launched as a maternal health awareness effort, the initiative gradually expanded into broader community outreach programs involving young doctors, medical students, and youth volunteers working in underserved areas across Egypt. Over the years, “Enty El Aham” has organized medical caravans, awareness campaigns, and educational activities focusing on maternal healthcare, reproductive health, and the prevention of female genital mutilation, one of the most persistent social and health challenges affecting women and girls in parts of the country. The initiative also seeks to encourage young healthcare professionals to view medicine not only as clinical practice, but as a social responsibility tied to community development and women’s empowerment. According to Hassan, the project has collaborated with civil society organizations and international partners on programs promoting ethical healthcare practices and expanding access to health education. To make awareness campaigns more accessible to families and children, the initiative has adopted creative educational tools, including illustrated comics, children’s coloring books promoting healthy lifestyles, and interactive community activities designed to simplify complex medical concepts. Today, “Enty El Aham” has developed into a broader social movement linking healthcare professionals, youth leaders, and local communities through a shared mission of improving women’s wellbeing and strengthening awareness around critical health and social issues. Hassan said the initiative’s team is currently documenting its journey from a hospital-based awareness campaign to a nationwide grassroots movement focused on women’s dignity, healthcare access, and empowerment.The post “Enty El Aham” Expands Women’s Health and FGM Awareness Across Egypt first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.