Over 2.6 million surgeries completed under waiting list initiative: Health Ministry
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has announced the successful completion of 2,606,736 surgeries under its initiative to eliminate waiting lists and prevent further backlogs in critical surgical procedures. The initiative, launched in July 2018, aims to provide timely medical
Egypt inks deal for first local ultrasound device factory
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, oversaw the signing of a cooperation protocol to establish Egypt’s first ultrasound device manufacturing facility. The initiative is a partnership between Tatweer Medical Industries and leading Chinese medical
Egypt’s Health Minister explores investment opportunities with San Donato delegation
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, met with Kamal El-Gheribi, Chairperson of GKSD Holding for Investment and Chairperson of the Italian San Donato Hospital Group, along with an accompanying delegation, to discuss potential
Egypt’s Health Minister inspects injured, sick Palestinians at Rafah crossing
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, visited the Rafah land crossing to assess the health status of injured and sick Palestinians arriving from Gaza. He was accompanied by Maya Morsi, Minister of Social Solidarity,
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



