The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health achievement for the nation of over 100 million people. This success comes after nearly a century of efforts by the Egyptian government and citizens to eradicate a disease that has affected the country since ancient times. -Adverstisement- “Malaria is … Read more
12 children with cancer or blood disorders have been evacuated from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan in an effort led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The initiative overcomes conflict-induced challenges to treatment and anticipates more evacuations, highlighting global collaboration and the right to essential healthcare.
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population recently announced the provision of 7.1 million cost-free medical treatments to citizens from November 2021 to October 2023, totaling EGP 32.5 billion in expenses.
In a historic achievement, the Arab Republic of Egypt has attained the coveted “gold tier” status on the path to eliminating hepatitis C, as per the stringent criteria set by the World Health Organization (WHO). This remarkable feat signifies that Egypt has diligently met WHO’s programmatic coverage benchmarks, positioning the nation to reach the crucial milestones of reduced incidence and mortality on the path to full elimination by 2030.
Egyptian lawmakers have lauded the hosting of the World Conference on Population in Egypt, considering it a remarkable opportunity to demonstrate Egypt’s advancements in the health sector.
Representative Amr Hendi, a member of the House of Representatives, expressed his appreciation for hosting the World Conference on Population, Health, and Development, which took place on Tuesday, under the patronage and presence of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.