Epidemics

Egypt obtains renewed international certification of being free of 5 epidemic diseases

Tue, 20 May 2025 - 09:34 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population announced Tuesday that Egypt has been renewed from the World Health Organization (WHO) for being free of malaria, measles, rubella, and polio.

Egypt calls citizens to stay away from flood-stricken Derna to avoid spread of epidemics

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 - 08:58 GMT

Due to the increasing death toll, the Libyan morgues were overwhelmed to the extent that some social media users posted video footage for dead bodies lying on the streets. Meanwhile, some mass graves were dug to bury other victims.

Does Old Norse dental plaque help explain epidemics?

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 - 10:20 GMT

A team of Norwegian scientists are currently tracing the development of diseases in medieval bodies.

Egypt to send 40 tons of medical supplies to Sudan after deadly floods: Ministry

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 - 07:28 GMT

The ministry announced the resumption of an air bridge between the two countries to transfer medical aid from Egypt to Sudan, to support the Sudanese people.

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