Egyptian Ministry of Health

Egypt escalates preparedness at entry points after WHO's mpox emergency declaration

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 - 09:37 GMT

The Ministry of Health confirmed the activation of necessary preventive measures at the country's entry points to avert the spread of this infectious disease

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

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 - 02:23 GMT

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.

Thousands of Gazans receive medical treatment, psychological support since war outbreak

Fri, 03 May 2024 - 02:50 GMT

Around 13,000 Palestinians from Gaza, including those with serious injuries and their companions, have received treatment at Egyptian hospitals, stated Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Hossam Abdel Ghaffar.

Egypt intensifies emergency health preparations for New Year, Christmas celebrations

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 - 09:23 GMT

The Ministry of Health in Egypt has announced an escalation in preparedness levels at hospitals located near desert roads and highways across the country in anticipation of any emergencies during the New Year and Christmas celebrations.

Over 34.7 million women screened under Egypt’s early breast cancer detection initiative

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 - 02:48 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health has announced screening more than 34.7 million women under Egyptian President’s Egyptian Women's Health Initiative for early detection and treatment of breast cancer, which was launched in 2019.

C-sections in Egypt drop to 61% in 2023 down from 72% in 2021: Health Ministry

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 - 08:48 GMT

The Ministry of Health announced on Saturday a drop in caesarean sections to 61 percent over January and February this year in Egypt after it had spiked to 72 percent in 2021, leading the country to occupy the first place worldwide in this regard.

Gov't launches 9 medical convoys to different governorates as part of Haya Karima

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 - 11:13 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population will launch 9 medical convoys within the initiative of the President of the Republic "Haya Karima" for free examination and treatment in various medical specialties.

Egypt’s daily coronavirus cases continue to record lowest levels since January

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 - 09:57 GMT

This is the lowest daily coronavirus count recorded by the country since 18 January amid a significant drop in cases over the past days.

What to do if you have suspected coronavirus disease in Egypt

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 - 05:14 GMT

On Monday, the ministry has explained to people the steps to follow if they contract coronavirus.

US to send Egypt 1.8 M doses of Pfizer vaccine

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 - 03:43 GMT

“So far, the U.S. has delivered more than 21 million high-quality U.S. vaccine doses that will help protect the people of Egypt from coronavirus,” the statement read.

Egyptian Ministry of Health calls upon pregnant women to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 - 12:36 GMT

The European Medicine Agency’s (EMA) COVID-19 task force (ETF) showed that “mRNA COVID-19 vaccines do not cause pregnancy complications for expectant mothers and their babies.”

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