Medical

Egypt provides 311,946 state-funded treatments worth LE 1.7B

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 11:11 GMT

These decisions, which came at a total cost of EGP 1.745 billion, represent a significant step towards ensuring access to quality healthcare for all Egyptians.

Egypt to complete building 1st factory for bird flu vaccines in 90 days: Official

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 02:17 GMT

Dr. Sherif El-Feel, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Holding Company for Vacsera and Vaccines, revealed that there is a comprehensive development in all of the company’s activities in support of providing the country’s needs for vaccines and serums.

Beheira gov't witnesses intensive efforts under multiple national health inititives

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 - 12:32 GMT

This comes through the state’s plan to develop government hospitals and medical centers in all cities and centers of the governorate.

Egypt reveals efforts to provide medical services at state expenses

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 - 11:17 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population revealed its efforts over the past two years to provide medical services within treatment programs at state expense.

WHO assistance sufficient for months arrives in Gaza loaded on 4 trucks

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 - 08:48 GMT

The WHO announced that the convoy of aid that arrived in Gaza Strip Saturday through Rafah Crossing consisted of four lorries carrying medicines and medical supplies from the organization.

19.4 M medical services provided as part of Egypt's '100 Days of Health Lives' initiative

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 - 11:49 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population said that 19.4 million medical services have been provided as part of the "100 Days of Healthy Lives" campaign to date, free of charge.

8.7 million free medical services provided as part of 100 days of Healthy Lives initiative

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 - 08:27 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population said that 8.787 million medical services have been provided as part of the 100 Days of Healthy Lives campaign to date, and all medical services are free of charge.

Nation-wide health campaign launches Monday until next Oct.

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 - 08:22 GMT

Governor of Giza, Major General Ahmed Rashid, will inaugurate Monday, the nation-wide campaign "100 days of healthy lives," and its activities will continue until the beginning of next October.

Egypt's President directs to provide medical support to all displaced in Sudan's crisis

Mon, 08 May 2023 - 07:19 GMT

The Ministry of Health has increased the number of medical clinics, hospitals and medical teams, to receive the displaced in a distinct manner and provide them with medical support.

7M students examined for early detection of anemia, obesity, dwarfism in Egypt

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 - 02:55 GMT

The initiative was launched on December 6, 2022, as it comes within the framework of the state's concern for the health and safety of students.

Egypt partakes at Middle East healthcare forum in Doha

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 - 12:37 GMT

The minister is set to have a meeting with Al Kuwari to discuss several health issues of common interest for Egypt and Qatar.

Egypt screened 25 million students for early detection of dwarfism, anemia over past 3 yrs

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 - 12:11 GMT

Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, said that work has been resumed on the initiative of the President of the Republic for early detection of diseases (anemia, obesity and dwarfism) among primary school students.

Egypt expands in launching awareness campaigns to reduce c-section deliveries

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 - 06:28 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed the keenness of the political leadership to pay attention to the family planning issue, through specific strategies and standards.

Egypt's gov't allocates LE 711.8 million to the medical sector

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 - 07:32 GMT

The government directed about 711.8 million pounds to the medical sector, with an increase of 56.1 million pounds compared to the allocations of the previous fiscal year.

LE 7.5M allocated as draft budget for treating citizens at state's expenses in Egypt

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 - 06:48 GMT

The Ministry of Health and Population said that Egypt's treatment database is the strongest therapeutic database in the Middle East, and is designed to serve decision-making in the areas of prevention and treatment, regardless of the therapeutic service system used.

Egypt examined 70M citizens to detect Hep C as part of 100 Million Healthy lives initiative

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 - 08:46 GMT

The state examined about 70 million citizens to detect hepatitis C as part of the initiative, where: “More than 2.2 million people infected with hepatitis C virus were detected."

All you need to know about objectives of Egyptian Health Council Law

Tue, 17 May 2022 - 01:15 GMT

In March, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ratified the Egyptian Health Council Law after the parliament approved it in a plenary session.

Highlights: How presidential initiatives in Upper Egypt helped upgrade health system

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 - 02:25 GMT

et reviews outcomes of presidential initiatives in governorates of Upper Egypt, and its impact on the health system in the country

Egypt launches 20 medical convoys for reproductive health in 17 governorates

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 - 01:11 GMT

The initiative falls within the Ministry of Health and Population’s plan to reduce population growth, improve public health, and achieve Egypt’s Vision 2023.

Sisi orders providing necessary financial resources for Egypt's pharmaceutical industry

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 - 12:17 GMT

Egyptian pharmaceutical factories meet about 80% of Egypt's basic needs, in addition to exporting abroad, the presidential spokesman said in a statement following the meeting.

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