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National Cancer Institute: Neglected patients, absent supervision

Doctors and patients share their experiences at the institute

Nourhan Badawy Nourhan Badawy

Public education and private tuitions: A system of inadequacy

The average budget for private lessons is EGP 13,000 per year, often…

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Marital rape: Women between fear of reporting and weak legislation

Egyptian women exposed to marital rape are left with no adequate legal…

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Egypt and Israel: Tensions over natural gas supplies

Egypt seeks recourse to Swiss appealate courts to avoid paying compensation to…

Doaa Farid Doaa Farid

Lack of transparency, awareness curbs civil-society action

Environmental issues are often perceived as a luxury, says researcher

Menan Khater Menan Khater

Helwan’s unhealthy air takes its toll

Respiratory problems abound in the heavily industrialised suburb

Menan Khater Menan Khater

Life in the shadow of a cement factory

Mostafa Ghazal says both his home and his family's health have been…

Menan Khater Menan Khater

Coal use expands, regulation enforcement still weak  

Cement factories under scrutiny for their failure to meet environmental standards

Menan Khater Menan Khater

Ballet: The story of joy, sweat, and tears

Ballet dancers spend long hours in rehearsals since their childhood until they…

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Under the microscope: Economic plans and decisions to be discussed in upcoming parliament

After more than three years of absence, Egypt’s parliament will officially take…

Mohamed Ayyad Mohamed Ayyad