Health minister enhances medical preparations for high temperatures during Eid Al-Adha

CAIRO – 14 June 2024: Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, the Minister of Health and Population, has ordered intensifying preparations for providing medical services during the scorching heat expected during Eid Al-Adha.

Conducting a meeting for the crisis management and central emergency room, Abdel Ghaffar emphasized the need to ensure the availability of necessary medical services to address any injuries or cases of fainting among citizens during the upcoming hot days.

Although temperatures are expected to decrease by a refreshing 3-4 degrees Celsius starting Sunday, the weather nationwide will remain extremely hot.

Most parts of Egypt will experience temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, with the exception of Cairo, where better weather is anticipated, and the North Coast, where the weather will be warm.

 

Abdel Ghaffar reviewed the ministry's medical security plan for the Eid Al-Adha celebrations, which will also coincide with the return of Hajj pilgrims to their homes.

The ministry's plan encompasses four main pillars: prevention, ambulance services, urgent and critical healthcare, and follow-up and assessment, as outlined by Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the ministry's spokesperson.

The first pillar aims to prevent or minimize the spread of communicable diseases, strengthen early detection systems, implement precautionary measures, and respond promptly to public health emergencies.

The minister has instructed the central operation room of emergency and crisis management to maintain a high state of readiness in anticipation of the return of pilgrims after completing Hajj.

Eid Al Adha holiday

According to Cabinet decisions, both public and private sector employees in Egypt will enjoy a week-long holiday to celebrate Eid Al-Adha this year.

The holiday will commence on Saturday and continue until Thursday, encompassing the Day of Arafat and all four days of Eid Al-Adha, which begins on Sunday.

Meanwhile, exams nationwide will continue as scheduled.

MENA contributed to the reporting.