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New COVID mutant EG.5 affects upper respiratory system: Official

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 - 01:25 GMT

The currently available vaccine is free of charge, he said, adding that the ministry has called on high-risk groups, such as those with chronic diseases, to obtain booster doses in order to confront infection with the new mutant Eg.5.

Egypt's law punishes promotion of rumors related to epidemiological situation

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 - 09:34 GMT

The law stipulates the punishment without prejudice to the provisions of Article 29 of the Press and Media Regulation Law and the Supreme Council for Media Regulation promulgated by Law No. 180 of 2018, and with any harsher penalty stipulated in any other law.

Egypt's Health Ministry: Flu vaccine protects elderly from 4 types of influenze viruses in winter

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 - 06:54 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed that the influenza vaccine is important for the elderly and protects them from 4 types of influenza viruses throughout the winter period.

Egypt issues guideline, activates rapid response team to detect monkeypox

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 - 11:25 GMT

Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, a spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, confirmed that no positive cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Egypt so far.

Egypt completely free of monkeypox, monitors global epidemiological situation: Health Ministry

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 - 12:07 GMT

The Ministry of Health and Population confirmed that Egypt is completely free of monkeypox, and no cases of infection or suspected infection with the disease have been recorded.

Mexico alerts record number of new daily COVID-19 cases

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 - 07:33 GMT

The deputy health minister said late on Tuesday there were an additional 3,891 cases and 470 more deaths.

China reports one confirmed, four asymptomatic COVID-19 cases

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 - 07:25 GMT

China does not count asymptomatic patients, those who are infected with the virus but not exhibiting symptoms, as confirmed cases.

How did the Pharaohs protect themselves from epidemics and diseases?

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 - 09:31 GMT

The Pharaohs were were not subjected to epidemics because they were keen on eating healthy foods.

Pet birds imports banned until March to prevent epidemics

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 - 01:48 GMT

That is precautionary measure to prevent epidemic diseases, particularly avian influenza, and protect the country’s poultry resources.

WHO warns against outbreak of Nipah virus

Fri, 25 May 2018 - 05:30 GMT

The World Health Organization issued a report on Friday warning against an outbreak of the Nipah Virus, NiV, which is transmitted from sick animals to both humans and animals.

San Diego battles deadly Hepatitis A outbreak

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 - 01:40 GMT

A record outbreak of Hepatitis A has killed 14 people and put scores in hospital in San Diego, hitting mostly homeless and patients using intravenous drugs.

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