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How Kidzonet Egypt’s new services aim to reshape children’s online safety

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 - 09:13 GMT

The services rely on advanced content classification and digital protection technologies to provide families with different levels of online safety, helping reduce exposure to inappropriate content and potential cybersecurity threats.

Health Min. launches presidential initiative to care for children with diabetes

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 - 01:39 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, witnessed Monday, the official launch of the Presidential Initiative for the Care of Children with Diabetes

Presidential Initiative provides 6 free services to newborns with genetic diseases

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 - 10:58 GMT

The Ministry of Health and Population emphasized that early detection of genetic diseases is a crucial tool for preventing and protecting children from future complications.

UNICEF expresses grave concern over increasing scale of attacks on health facilities in Sudan

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 - 11:41 GMT

With more than half the population in need of urgent, life-saving assistance, international concerns are growing about the deteriorating situation, particularly with the increasing attacks on health facilities and personnel.

Egypt to launch SIM card for children in 60 days: Minister

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 - 08:12 GMT

Engineer Mohamed Shamroukh, head of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), announced the upcoming launch of a new mobile data package designed specifically for children.

Egyptian relief committee launches Eid initiatives in Gaza for children and displaced families

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 - 02:09 GMT

Egyptian relief committee launches Eid initiative in Gaza with gifts, clothing, activities and free transport for children and families.

Egypt, UNHCR sign protocol to protect refugee, asylum seeking children

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 - 12:01 GMT

The agreement was signed by Sahar El-Sonbati, President of the NCCM, and Hanan Hamdan, UNHCR Representative to Egypt and the League of Arab States.

Egypt’s child welfare council and UNHCR sign deal to support refugee and asylum-seeking children

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 - 06:43 GMT

Egypt’s NCCM and UNHCR sign deal to boost protection, referrals, and integration for refugee and asylum-seeking children.

MP commends United Media Services’ role in protecting children from online risks

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 - 04:15 GMT

Ahmed Badawy, head of the Communications and Information Technology Committee in the House of Representatives, praised United Media Services (UMS) for its efforts in raising awareness about digital threats facing children.

Roblox banned in Egypt amid concerns over ‘violent content’

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 - 12:13 GMT

Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) has officially begun implementing a ban on the popular gaming platform "Roblox" as of Wednesday, citing concerns over violent content.

Egypt weighs new rules for children’s phone and social media use after El-Sisi call

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 - 01:41 GMT

Egypt weighs rules on children’s phone and social media use after El-Sisi call, as parliament opens talks.

Egypt launches major campaign to help restore education in Gaza after two-year disruption

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 - 06:36 GMT

Egypt launches a campaign to support Gaza education, setting up learning points and supplying desks and tents for classes.

5 school children killed after tricycle overturns in Upper Egypt canal; Driver detained pending investigation

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 - 09:40 GMT

The victims were heading to the school in the village of Manqabad when the incident occurred.

Egypt ranked 44th globally in respecting children's rights: KidsRights Foundation Index

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 - 02:56 GMT

This index is the first global ranking that annually measures the extent to which children's rights are respected around the world and the extent to which countries are committed to improving their conditions.

Egypt’s Ambulance Authority: Children responsible for majority of fake emergency calls

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 - 10:58 GMT

In a statement released on July 1, 2025, the authority revealed that only one in ten calls received by the 123 emergency hotline is real, while the remaining 90 percent are false, and are primarily made by children. Many of these fake calls report fabricated accidents and fires, resulting in significant operational costs and complicating the task of identifying real emergencies.

Parents obliged to vaccinate children, immunize them against infectious diseases: Egypt's Child Law

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 - 10:27 GMT

The Child Law is keen to establish all the rights and obligations of parents to protect children. In this context, it obligates parents to vaccinate their children with vaccines administered at health offices and health units free of charge.

et guide: Details of the President's initiative to free screening, treating children's hearing

Thu, 08 May 2025 - 12:28 GMT

The Ministry of Health and Population added that the target group is newborns, noting that screening is being conducted at centers distributed throughout the country.

19 Palestinians killed, others injured in series of Israeli airstrikes on Khan Yunis

Sat, 03 May 2025 - 09:03 GMT

Nineteen Palestinians were killed and others injured this morning, Saturday, in the Israeli occupation's bombing of civilian homes and tents for displaced people in the city of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip.

Egypt condemns Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, leaving hundreds killed

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 - 10:26 GMT

The Israeli bombings resulted in deaths of more than 300 Palestinians so far, most of them are women and children.

Egypt records around 12.3K adopted children, 12K foster families in Jan. 2025

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 - 12:45 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Maya took part in interviews with applicants to learn more about their incentives to take the adoption move and what they can do to ensure a decent life for the children they will adopt.

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