Minister of Health receives Sir magdi Yacoub to discuss developments in heart treatment

CAIRO - 8 June 2026: Egyptian Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, received Sir Magdi Yacoub, the world-renowned heart surgeon, to discuss the latest developments and advancements in research on treating heart disease, using tissue engineering and stem cell techniques. 

 

This comes as part of the Egyptian state’s support for innovation in regenerative medicine. 

 

The official Spokeserson for Health Ministry, Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar explained that the meeting addressed the heart muscle grafting project. 

 

This project relies on developing artificial heart tissue, using advanced stem. cells, with the aim of regenerating damaged heart muscle in patients with heart failure. 

 

Improving the heart’s contractile ability

 

The recent researches focus on improving the heart’s contractile ability, and increasing its functional efficiency through the implantation of tissue grafts that promote the natural regeneration of heart tissue, thus enabling better long- term therapeutic outcomes. 

 

Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar further emphasized that the meeting discussed the importance of collaboration between the research institutions and the regulatory bodies to transfer the promising technologies from the stage of scientific research to clinical trials, and then to safe therapeutic application according to international standards.  

 

He also affirmed the state’s full support to pioneering medical research, ensuring the continuation of cooperation to accelerate the transfer of modern medical technologies to the Egyptian patients in order to achieve the highest levels of therapeutic benefit.

 

For his part, Sir Magdi Yacoub stressed the importance of proceeding with joint research work to provide innovative solutions to heart diseases, which are considered among the most prominent health challenges globally. 

Minister of Health receives Sir magdi Yacoub to discuss developments in heart treatment 

 

 

By et staff

 

CAIRO - 8 June 2026: Egyptian Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, received Sir Magdi Yacoub, the world-renowned heart surgeon, to discuss the latest developments and advancements in research on treating heart disease, using tissue engineering and stem cell techniques. 

 

This comes as part of the Egyptian state’s support for innovation in regenerative medicine. 

 

The official Spokeserson for Health Ministry, Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar explained that the meeting addressed the heart muscle grafting project. 

 

This project relies on developing artificial heart tissue, using advanced stem. cells, with the aim of regenerating damaged heart muscle in patients with heart failure. 

 

Improving the heart’s contractile ability

 

The recent researches focus on improving the heart’s contractile ability, and increasing its functional efficiency through the implantation of tissue grafts that promote the natural regeneration of heart tissue, thus enabling better long- term therapeutic outcomes. 

 

Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar further emphasized that the meeting discussed the importance of collaboration between the research institutions and the regulatory bodies to transfer the promising technologies from the stage of scientific research to clinical trials, and then to safe therapeutic application according to international standards.  

 

He also affirmed the state’s full support to pioneering medical research, ensuring the continuation of cooperation to accelerate the transfer of modern medical technologies to the Egyptian patients in order to achieve the highest levels of therapeutic benefit.

 

For his part, Sir Magdi Yacoub stressed the importance of proceeding with joint research work to provide innovative solutions to heart diseases, which are considered among the most prominent health challenges globally. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Egypt’s FM praises Cairo-Riga relations during meeting with Latvian counterpart

 

 

CAIRO - 6 June 2026: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad Dr. Badr Abdelatty met with Baiba Braže, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, on Saturday, June 6, on the sidelines of the meeting of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

 

Minister Abdelatty congratulated the Latvian Foreign Minister on her reappointment to her post following the formation of the new Latvian government. 

 

He praised the distinguished level of bilateral relations between the two countries and the commitment of both sides to further enhance cooperation in various fields, expressing his aspiration to elevate these relations to broader horizons.

 

The Foreign Minister commended the holding of the political consultations between the two countries in Cairo in January 2025 at the level of Assistant Foreign Ministers. 

 

He emphasized the importance of holding this mechanism regularly to strengthen bilateral relations and provide a platform for consultation and the exchange of views on regional and international issues of common interest, as well as to follow up on the implementation of agreements reached during previous rounds.

 

 

Strengthening Economic Cooperation

 

The Foreign Minister highlighted the promising opportunities for enhancing economic and investment cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the fields of digitalization and information technology. 

 

He noted Latvia's advanced expertise in these areas and the attractive investment and partnership opportunities offered by ongoing digital transformation projects in Egypt. 

 

He also emphasized the importance of exploring the establishment of a joint Egyptian-Latvian Business Council to strengthen communication between the business communities of both countries, encourage mutual investments, facilitate the exchange of expertise and capacity building, explore opportunities for cooperation with investment and financial institutions, and increase the volume of trade between the two countries to a level commensurate with available potential and the strength of bilateral relations.

 

In this context, Minister Abdelatty expressed his aspiration to enhance trilateral cooperation with Latvia in Africa, leveraging Egypt's strategic position as a regional hub for cooperation with the continent.

 

The two ministers also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, atop of which the latest developments in the US-Iran negotiations and Egypt's efforts to support regional security and stability and contain crises in the region. 

 

The meeting also addressed developments in the Palestinian issue and the Ukrainian crisis, where the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to reach peaceful solutions to the crises was emphasized, in order to contribute to strengthening security and stability at the regional and international levels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Ministry: 30,103 medical services provided via Egyptian Hajj mission

 

 

By et staff

 

CAIRO - 6 June 2026: Egyptian Ministry of Health announced it provided 30,103 medical services through the clinics of the Egyptian Hajj Medical Mission in Holy lands of Saudi Arabia. 

 

The medical services were provided as of the arrival of the first group until Friday evening, June 5.

 

The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, confirmed that the overall health of all Egyptian pilgrims is stable and good, and that no outbreaks or spread of infectious diseases have been detected among them. 

 

Dr. Abdel Ghaffar added that the Egyptian medical mission teams are working around the clock to provide the best preventive and curative services, ensuring the safety and comfort of the Egyptian pilgrims. 

 

For his part, Dr. Ahmed Mustafa, the head of the Egyptian Hajj Medical Mission, explained that the total number of services provided on Friday reached 593 medical services in the clinics of Mecca and Medina.

 

Regarding cases receiving specialized care in Saudi hospitals, Dr. Ahmed Mustafa reported that the total number of currently hospitalized cases is 36, including 31 cases in Mecca (9 in inpatient wards, 7 in intermediate care, 14 in intensive care, and 1 in the neonatal unit) and 5 cases in Medina (3 in intensive care and 2 inpatient wards).

 

Dr. Ahmed Mustafa expressed his sincere appreciation and gratitude for the outstanding and prompt medical care, and the professional support provided by Saudi hospitals to Egyptian pilgrims, which contributes to the improvement of their health and their rapid recovery.

 

The Ministry of Health and Population affirms its continued monitoring of Egyptian pilgrims in their accommodations, along with ongoing and full coordination with Saudi health authorities, to ensure the good health and complete safety of all pilgrims during the Hajj pilgrimage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 things you don’t know about Egypt’s Solar Energy Platform

 

 

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CAIRO - 6 June 2026: “PV Hub” platform stands out as a key digital tool for facilitating the acquisition of solar power systems in Egypt. 

 

It comes in line with the government’s support for the green transition.

 

Citizens are advised to first visit pv-hub.org to determine their required power capacity and identify approved companies in their area to ensure a safe and profitable investment, before contracting with any company.

 

 

In the below lines, et highlights 10 key things about Egypt Solar Energy Platform (PV Hub):

 

1- The Official Platform

 

It is the only accredited online platform connecting citizens with the Ministry of Electricity, the New and Renewable Energy Authority, and the Electricity Regulatory Authority. 

 

2- Cost Calculation at the Click of a Button 

 

The platform provides smart calculator allowing users to enter their consumption data, and in return it instantly shows estimated cost for setting up solar power system based on the data. 

 

3- Determining the right capacity

 

The platform helps users to accurately determine the kilowatts needed to cover their shop or home’s needs avoiding the purchase of excess capacity. 

 

4- Directory of Approved companies 

 

The platform includes an updated list of all qualified and officially registered companies, protecting users from dealing with unprofessional companies or substandard equipment. 

 

5- Real-time (online) tracking

 

Users can track their application to connect their solar power system to the national grid step by step through their personal accounts on the platform, without the need to visit companies’ offices. 

 

6- Net Metering system 

 

The platform supports activating net metering system; that is, users export their surplus production during the day to the grid, and receive it back at night. 

 

The platform ensures the documentation of these contracts. 

 

 

 

 

 

7- Procedural Transparency

 

 

The platforms provides comprehensive procedural guide explaining all the required documents and legal steps to guarantee rights of the users as electricity producers. 

 

8- Support for Implementing Companies

 

The platform also allows companies to submit connection requests on behalf of their clients and manage projects entirely electronically. 

 

9- Guaranteed performance quality 

 

No station is approved through the platform unless it has been verified to meet technical standards, ensuring the station operates efficiently throughout its 25-year lifespan.

 

10- International and Local Partnerships

 

The platform is the result of high-level cooperation between the Egyptian government, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Industrial Modernization Center, to ensure the application of the best international standards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

364 out of 709 railway stations fully developed: Transport Ministry

 

By etstaff

 

CAIRO - 6 June 2026: The network of the National Railways Authority of Egypt includes 709 train stations across the country. 

 

These stations vary according to their classification, volume of traffic, to include: 30 main stations, 65 central stations, 73 medium stations, up to 541 of small categories and halt stopping points. 

 

As part of the government’s pursuit to improve transport service, the process of developing and modernizing of 364 stations across the network has been fully completed. 

 

These efforts were integrated with the national project for the development of rural Egypt, with 114 of these completed stations being operationalized and upgraded under the umbrella of the presidential initiative “Haya Karima.”

 

The Adly Mansour Central Station and the Upper Egypt Railway Station in the Bashteel area stand as unique architectural and cultural icons. 

 

These two stations are considered among the most prominent smart stations not only locally but also globally, thanks to the advanced technological services they offer, ensuring the safety and punctuality of train operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Russian Foreign Ministry spot: We see huge opportunities for economic cooperation with Egypt 

 

 

By Et staff

 

CAIRO - 6 June 2026: The Spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova discussed opportunities for economic cooperation between Russia and companies from countries of the Global South. 

 

During her interview with Al-Qahera News TV Channel, Zakharova stated that Russia is successfully developing its relationship with Egypt. 

 

“We always welcome Egyptian businessmen and Egyptian Business Community to come to Russia, and sign deals with the Russian side,” she continued. 

 

She went on saying: “Our doors are always open to Egypt, and we also see huge opportunities for future cooperation with Egypt, as well as with countries in the region.”

 

“Today, you are here at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, and you are seeing for yourselves the fruitful results that can be achieved. We have many areas that can bring you important benefits and gains,” the Spokeswoman added.