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Shoukry discusses health sector updates with WHO director
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry discussed on Tuesday Egyptian efforts to develop the country’s health sector during a meeting with the World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom in Geneva. During the meeting, Shoukry reviewed the Egyptian experience in fighting hepatitis C and the latest developments of the health sector in Egypt. …
WHO celebrates World Antibiotics Awareness Week in Cairo
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is celebrating the World Antibiotics Awareness Week from 13 to 19 November, in its regional office in Cairo, with the theme of this year’s campaign, “seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics”. The aim of the campaign is to advocate for the proper and responsible use of …
WHO, UNFCCC team up to protect health from climate change at COP23
Egypt is one of the potentially vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change: World Bank
Massive yellow fever vaccination begins in Angola and DRC
Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola have begun one of the biggest ever emergency vaccination campaigns in Africa to curb a yellow fever epidemic that has killed hundreds since the beginning of this year.
All Hepatitis C patients on waiting list now treated: Ministry of Health
850,000 patients have been examined and given medication since September 2014
WHO says ‘no public health justification’ for postponing Olympics over Zika virus
The World Health Organization has rebuffed a call from health experts to postpone or move the Rio Summer Olympics over the Zika Virus. Health experts had called for the games to be postponed.
Egypt re-selected as head of Arab Institute for Blood Transfusion for two-year term
Health minister addresses non-aligned movement countries in Geneva
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WHO: Air pollution kills millions every year
Urban air pollution is on the rise, and over 80 percent of city dwellers breathe poor quality air, the WHO has said in a new report. The situation is far worse in poorer regions of the world, including India and Iran.
Health Ministry investigates death of 2 children in Gharbeya
Polio vaccine was administered to the children days before their death
WHO confirms new Ebola case in Liberia
The deadly virus has once again emerged in Liberia, the country hardest hit by the most recent outbreak. The latest case comes amid a new flare-up in Guinea, where over a thousand contacts are being monitored.
Zika virus continues to spread
Five weeks after declaring a global health emergency because of the Zika virus the WHO’s first major evaluation says it is alarmed over the situation. It warns that the spread of the disease is expected to increase.
WHO warns of spraying limitations for dengue fever, Zika virus
The UN’s health agency has warned of the limitations of spraying against dengue fever. The WHO suggested the Zika virus may be similarly resistant.
WHO launches anti-Zika research campaign
A fast-track campaign to tackle the Zika virus has been drafted by the World Health Organization. The group announced a 50 million euro plan to focus on bodily fluid diagnostics and vaccine development.
Egypt has already taken preventative measures against ‘Zika’ outbreak: Health Ministry
WHO declared Zika virus a public health emergency of international concern
10 international organisations to provide support to new comprehensive social health insurance system
Personal spending on health services reached more than 60% of total spending on health in Egypt, says Maait
Egyptian family was trapped in Taiz, returns home safely
Taiz has been under siege since November, WHO calls on access to healthcare for thousands of trapped citizens
Vaccination protects against pneumococcal bacteria which causes pneumonia: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced the need for vaccination against pneumococcal bacteria, which causes pneumonia. Global statistics reported the occurrence of an estimated two to three million deaths each year of all ages, doctors announced during a press conference that was held in occasion of International Day of Fighting Pneumonia. Bacterial pneumonia in …
WHO’s dubious claims on processed meats
By Cesar Chelala A report from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) stated recently that there was enough evidence to rank processed meats such as ham, bacon, and sausages as ‘Group 1’ carcinogens, because of a causal link with bowel cancer. The IARC report has caused considerable uneasiness in …
Malaria deaths down 60%: WHO
A World Health Organization/UNICEF report claims more than 6 million lives have been saved from malaria over the past 15 years. Several countries are on the verge of eliminating the disease, health officials have said.
Saudi Arabia and Iran: Volatile political geography of oil and minorities
The fact that dissatisfied minorities populate the oil-rich regions of Iran and Saudi Arabia creates an ironic parallel, in which in the rivalry between two of the Middle East’s larger powers often amounts to the pot calling the kettle black. Rather than recognising that protests and mounting incidents of violence are the result of government failure to address legitimate grievances, both Iran and Saudi Arabia have blamed each other for the unrest in their strategic backyards
Indian company, Sednaoui control land allocated for new El-Mex Salines Company factory: CEO
Delay in transferring the company’s factory is causing losses estimated at EGP 46m, besides $20m layoffs and compensations, says Abdel Aziz
11 dead in Red Sea bus crash
The accident occurred in the Red Sea resort of Hurghada
16 dead, 7 injured in Sohag car crash
The collision involved vehicles of several sizes
16 dead, 7 injured in Sohag car crash
The collision involved vehicles of several sizes
Cigarette tax provides EGP 5.5bn annually to healthcare: Cabinet
Imposing new cigarette tax supports general state budget providing healthcare expenditure requirements, says Hossam El-Kawish
Verdict against FGM not enough: HRW
Sentences will deter families and doctors, says women’s rights activist
Car crash kills 8, injures 31 on Ismailia desert road
Number of road accidents in Egypt high compared to other countries, says ministry spokesperson
WHO demands end to ‘virginity tests’
Recent WHO handbook states “there is no place for virginity testing” and it has “no scientific validity”
6 dead in Kafr El-Sheikh accident
Prosecution investigates another deadly car accident
7 killed, 4 injured in Aswan car crash
The accident involved a police car and another vehicle