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National Cancer Institute: Neglected patients, absent supervision
Doctors and patients share their experiences at the institute
Public education and private tuitions: A system of inadequacy
The average budget for private lessons is EGP 13,000 per year, often…
Marital rape: Women between fear of reporting and weak legislation
Egyptian women exposed to marital rape are left with no adequate legal…
Egypt and Israel: Tensions over natural gas supplies
Egypt seeks recourse to Swiss appealate courts to avoid paying compensation to…
Lack of transparency, awareness curbs civil-society action
Environmental issues are often perceived as a luxury, says researcher
Helwan’s unhealthy air takes its toll
Respiratory problems abound in the heavily industrialised suburb
Life in the shadow of a cement factory
Mostafa Ghazal says both his home and his family's health have been…
Coal use expands, regulation enforcement still weak
Cement factories under scrutiny for their failure to meet environmental standards
Ballet: The story of joy, sweat, and tears
Ballet dancers spend long hours in rehearsals since their childhood until they…
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…