Disabilities

Egyptian Cabinet issues report on progress rate of railways development

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 - 11:01 GMT

The Cabinet's Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) issued Sunday a report on what has been accomplished of the plan set to develop railways in Egypt.

Egyptian ministry showcases disabilities eligible for free medical care

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 - 02:23 GMT

That is by showing the integrated services card.

15-member board of directors formed to lead fund supporting people with disabilities

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 - 01:11 GMT

A 15-member board of directors has been formed for a fund supporting people with disabilities, according to the Wednesday issue of the National Gazette.

Egypt creates database for people with disabilities to boost accessibility to services

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 - 11:51 GMT

A comprehensive database for all people with disabilities will be created to facilitate their access to services.

PM inaugurates rehabilitation center for people with special needs on 24k m2

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 - 02:11 GMT

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli has inaugurated a rehabilitation center for people with special needs, established by the Ministry of Interior, in the 10th of Ramdan City.

'Bent Arabi' illustrates struggles of people with special needs

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 - 02:32 GMT

“Bent Arabi” operetta is set to stage at Al-Salam Theater on July 15.

Sisi praises prominent actress Raja el-Geddawi

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 - 04:06 GMT

“I cannot express my happiness with the president’s words,” Geddawi said.

Ending the Year of People with Special Needs: A look at Egypt, disability

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 - 01:57 GMT

The National Council for Disability Affairs was especially created to make sure that those living with disabilities are heard.

Egypt, Switzerland to boost co-op in social solidarity field

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 - 10:11 GMT

Social Solidarity Minister Ghada Wali met Swiss Ambassador to Cairo Paul Garnier on Wednesday in Cairo to discuss joint cooperation.

'Mermaids' find raison d'etre in Brazil

Sun, 13 Aug 2017 - 09:48 GMT

Children with disabilities being treated at Brazil's hospitals, by getting an emotional lift from a mythical creature of the sea: a mermaid.

Arthrogryposis Awareness Day: have you heard of it before?

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 - 09:23 GMT

Like most people, you probably do not know what Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) is.

Egypt rises in communications, IT under Sisi

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 - 09:16 GMT

Developing the communications sector is a pre-requisite to digitizing the economy and achieving strategic goals.

Cerebral Palsy: my life as a disabled student

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 - 07:42 GMT

My name is Chloe Tear and I have mild triplegic Cerebral Palsy, which affects my legs and left arm.

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