healthcare

Egypt seeks to strengthen cooperation with Azerbaijan in oil, pharma sectors

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 01:57 GMT

He instructed the Ministers of Petroleum and Health to prioritize collaboration with Azerbaijan in these areas, in line with Egypt’s broader strategy to deepen partnerships and foster growth in critical industries

Vodafone Business and Ain Shams University Hospitals Drive Digital Healthcare Transformation to Enhance Egypt's Medical Services and Revolutionize Patient Care

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - 01:24 GMT

Vodafone Business and Ain Shams University Hospitals held a roundtable to review their ongoing efforts to digitize Egypt’s healthcare sector and enhance the quality of medical services. The event welcomed a diverse group of prominent figures in academia, healthcare, and information technology.

UNICEF advocates for child-centric urban policies in Egypt as 60% of population aged below 25

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - 01:56 GMT

The statement was made by Acting UNICEF Representative in Egypt Nathalie Meyer during a discussion at WUF 12.

Egypt unveils ambitious healthcare infrastructure projects

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 - 12:50 GMT

According to Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, Ministry spokesperson, the country will upgrade hospitals in 11 governorates with a budget of LE 10.7 billion

Egypt ready to support Sahel countries' counterterrorism efforts: FM

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 - 01:16 GMT

The Nigerien president to visit Egypt soon.

Egyptian pharmaceutical market reaches EGP 300 billion annually: Minister

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 - 10:29 GMT

The Egyptian pharmaceutical market is valued at EGP 300 billion annually, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar revealed Saturday.

Egypt provides grant in contribution to Cameroon's hepatitis C eradication initiative

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 - 11:10 GMT

The Cameroonian minister valued the move, and noted that Egypt had also made a similar one in October 2023 on treating children from anemia.

Almost dozen million Egyptians to obtain state-funded subscription in health insurance

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 - 02:27 GMT

The annual cost will be LE10 billion, and will increase as the plan is to include more.

Egyptian PM instructs thorough assessment to choose best operator for new cancer hospital

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 - 11:47 GMT

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli held a meeting Tuesday to follow up on the executive status of the new National Cancer Institute hospital dubbed 500500 hospital.

Egyptian ambassador, Equatoguinean minister discuss cooperation on healthcare, pharmaceuticals

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 - 12:58 GMT

Egyptian Ambassador to Malabo Hadad Abdel Tawab met earlier this week Equatoguinean Minister of Health and Social Care Damaso Mitoha Ayecaba.

Constructions of Magdi Yacoub Rwanda-Egypt Heart Center kick off

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 - 01:37 GMT

Senior officials also signed an MoU on collaboration between the Egyptian Drug Authority and the Rwanda Food and Drug Authority.

Pharmaceutical companies apply for additional 25-30% increase in medicine prices

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 - 12:21 GMT

Prices of certain medicines are expected to climb as between 80-100 companies have applied to the Egyptian Drugs Authority (EDA) to up medicine prices by an average of 25-30 percent

18.8M Egyptians receive state-funded medical care services

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 - 12:40 GMT

The Cabinet released a statement Sunday indicating that 32.5 million state-funded medical care decisions were issued.

Cairo University's Medical School has 25 affiliated hospitals: Khosht

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 - 11:47 GMT

President of Cairo University Mohamed al-Khosht stated Thursday that those hospitals are equipped with the most modern devices.

2.2M surgeries carried out since launch of initiative to reduce waitlists in Egypt

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 - 01:29 GMT

The cost is LE17 billion.

Egypt to transfer its experience with hepatitis C eradication to Equatorial Guinea

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 - 12:44 GMT

The health ministers of Egypt and Equatorial Guinea met Wednesday to discuss collaboration.

Egypt increases social spending to mitigate global economic crisis impact

Thu, 30 May 2024 - 03:47 GMT

The Egyptian government is taking significant steps to shield its citizens. In a major budgetary shift, more than half of the expected state revenues, amounting to LE 2.99 trillion, are being directed toward social spending programs for the upcoming fiscal year

Egypt invests LE 8B to build six strategic medical warehouses

Sun, 26 May 2024 - 12:32 GMT

According to an unnamed government official familiar with the project, the construction operations are set to be completed within the next year

3.5M Egyptians obtain medical services from civil society: social solidarity minister

Sun, 19 May 2024 - 02:04 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabbaj stated Sunday that 3.5 million citizens obtain medical services from healthcare facilities owned and run by the civil society.

Egyptian official reveals figures on 1st phase of universal health insurance introduction

Sun, 19 May 2024 - 12:47 GMT

Chairman of the Public Authority for Universal Health Insurance Ihab Abou Eish made statements Sunday.

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