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What to know about Egypt's 2nd phase of early tumor detection initiative

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 02:15 GMT

In this article, et reviews all details of the second phase of early detection of tumors initiative that was launched in Egypt on Wednesday.

Egypt launches 2nd phase of early cancer screening initiative

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 02:10 GMT

The ministry explained that the initiative aims to detect the disease in the early stages, thus reducing deaths resulting from it, and reducing the financial burden in late cases.

116k patients covered under health program on early detection of cancer: Min.

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 - 06:16 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar has announced that some 116,000 patients have been registered to receive treatment under the program on early detection of liver cancer.

Egypt launches presidential initiative for early diagnosis of cancer

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 - 01:00 GMT

The initiative targets the early diagnosis of four types of cancer.

Health minister: 1st phase of presidential initiative on early detection of cancer kicks off

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 - 09:59 GMT

It is operational through an electronic network system linking health units, medical convoys and hospitals nationwide to facilitate measures before citizens seeking to obtain the service, he added.

14 types of HPV responsible for cancer, considered dangerous viruses

Wed, 10 May 2023 - 08:16 GMT

The ministry explained that there are at least 14 types of the virus that are responsible for cancer and are called very dangerous viruses.

Egypt's Health Ministry to launch new initiative screening for different types of cancer

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 - 01:20 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, revealed the launch of a new presidential initiative, which is screening for different types of cancer.

Pilot operation of Egypt's 1st cancer drug factory begins

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 - 01:04 GMT

The factory is worth $1 billion.

Egypt's Health Ministry reveals treatment map of cancerous tumors

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 - 12:40 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population revealed a map of the treatment of cancerous tumors for adults and children, stressing that early detection contributes to the rapid treatment of the disease.

Internationally acclaimed French pianist Richard Clayderman to perform in Egypt to support cancer patients

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 - 01:21 GMT

Internationally acclaimed French pianist Richard Clayderman to perform in Egypt to support cancer patients

Egypt to produce cancer treatments locally in partnership with foreign companies

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 - 03:01 GMT

Official at the Ministry of Health and Population Olfat Ghorab stated in a phone-in Tuesday that there is a plan to produce 76 medications of high value.

Egypt to inaugurate soon 1st oncology center in Kafr el-Sheikh

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 - 01:03 GMT

After a long wait for around 15 years, Egypt’s Kafr el-Sheikh governorate, in Delta, will inaugurate soon its first oncology center that is aimed to end the suffering of thousands of patients in the governorate, and neighboring governorates.

Number of women screened for breast cancer in Egypt jumps by nearly 2.5M in 90 days

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 - 12:25 GMT

The Ministry of Health and Population made the announcement Monday.

Egypt examined 106K people for early detection of liver cancer so far

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 - 09:22 GMT

He further said that the program resulted in the treatment for about 2.2 million people.

Egypt mulls purchasing medical devices that use AI from General Electric

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 - 01:45 GMT

The minister said that Egypt is particularly interested in devices that screen patients for brain tumors.

Egypt takes steps to make survival rate among patients of liver cancer caused by hepatitis C 90%

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 - 11:59 GMT

Former hepatitis C patients developed liver cirrhosis, which in turn raised liver cancer cases.

Egypt launches initiative for early diagnosis of liver cancer

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 - 09:51 GMT

The Ministry of Health and Population launched Sunday an initiative aimed at the early diagnosis of liver cancer, and the treatment of cirrhosis patients.

Egyptians grieve loss of 2 warrior women after cancer battle

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 - 01:35 GMT

A state of shock and sadness blanketed social media in Egypt after two warrior women, Asmaa Mostafa and Salma el-Zarqa, died Monday after a long battle with Cancer.

President Sisi directs government to cooperate with international oncology centers

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 - 08:51 GMT

His directives came at a meeting with Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli and Minister of Health Hala Zayed, raise Egyptian medical expertise in detection, diagnosis, and treatment protocols for various tumors.

May 31 marks World No-Tobacco Day

Mon, 31 May 2021 - 09:23 GMT

Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death globally, given that it currently kills one in ten adults worldwide.

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