The Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences concluded the free medical week for acupuncture (Acupuncturists Without Borders-AWB) at the University Medical Rehabilitation Complex clinics, in cooperation with Doctors Without Borders, based in the American state of Oregon.

The event was held over four working days by providing treatment for medical cases suffering from fears, anxiety, stress and depression, in addition to post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain. The number of the cases was over one hundred and thirty.

The provision of acupuncture treatment was supervised by a medical team and health staff specialized in Chinese medicine techniques and guided psychotherapy, led by Dr. Nawal Awad, a Chinese medicine specialist, and Dr. Wael Abu Al-Hassan, a lecturer at the University and a specialist in clinical psychology.

The reports revealed that the initial data indicate a decrease in the levels of the cases mentioned in the initial verbal reports of the reviewers, as this was monitored using tools and techniques based on the assessment and self-report of the patient before and after treatment. This requires follow-up of such cases in later stages to determine the credibility of the continuity and stability of such promising treatment results.

At the end of the medical week, Dr. Mohammed Amro, Dean of the Faculty, honored the supervisors of the event, including the Faculty’s specialists and staff. He praised the efforts made to make the Acupuncture Medical Week a success in cooperation with Doctors Without Borders organization.