Egypt, South Korea launch $9m initiative to enhance emergency medical services
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, has met South Korean Ambassador to Egypt, Kim Yonghyon, to discuss bilateral cooperation in healthcare, human resource development, and South Korea’s biomedical investments. A
New study shows EV batteries retain up to 99 pct health after 120,000 kms


New study in Australia finds EV batteries retain strong battery health even after 120,000 or four years on the road, dispelling one of the big myths and potential barriers
Egypt’s Universal Health System boosts economy, access: Al-Mashat
Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS) aims to provide healthcare coverage for all citizens and improve service quality, according to Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania A. Al-Mashat. Speaking at the Universal Health Insurance Authority’s Annual Forum,
Deputy PM, GAVI CEO discuss strengthening health sector cooperation
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, met on Wednesday with Sania Nishtar, CEO of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), along with Richard Mihigo, Director of Programmatic and Strategic Engagement at
Circunomics raises €8 million for its battery lifecycle management solution
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German start-up Circunomics, which is developing a battery lifecycle management system, closed an €8-million Series A financing round in December 2024. The company promotes the circular economy for lithium-ion
Health Minister reaffirms Egypt’s commitment to supporting Palestinians
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, reaffirmed Egypt’s steadfast commitment to supporting the Palestinian people by providing vital humanitarian aid, facilitating its delivery, and offering healthcare to those affected by the ongoing conflict
Inherited gene mutation elevates prostate cancer risk, study finds
A groundbreaking study has identified an inherited gene mutation that significantly increases the risk of prostate cancer in families with a history of the disease. The research, led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center and published in JCO Precision Oncology, reveals
Egypt, Bahrain discuss strengthening health sector cooperation, expertise exchange
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, met with Jalila bint Sayed Jawad, Bahrain’s Minister of Health, to explore avenues for enhancing cooperation and sharing expertise in the health sector. The meeting took place
Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One
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John F. Kennedy International Airport, the busiest airport for international traffic in North America, always seems to be reinventing itself. It opened in 1948 as New York International
Deputy PM emphasizes private sector’s role in advancing Egypt’s health system
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, has underscored the significance of private sector collaboration in developing Egypt’s health system. Speaking at a symposium organized by the Egyptian-Lebanese Businessmen Association under the theme “The Importance



