About 9 million students examined within the early detection campaign in primary schools
The Ministry of Health and Population announced that 8,995,602 students in various schools in the Republic have been examined, as part of the president’s initiative for early detection of diseases (anemia, obesity and dwarfism) among primary school students, since its
Health Ministry unveils medical plan for New Year, Christmas celebrations
The Ministry of Health and Population has announced a comprehensive medical plan to ensure public health during the upcoming New Year’s and Christmas celebrations in 2025. This initiative is part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to safeguard citizens’ health during
Low income and frontline workers to access cut price loans in new bid to boost EV sales
Low income households and frontline workers - such as police, health professionals and teachers - will get access to $150 million of low cost loans to help
Health Minister clarifies key concerns about Medical Liability Law
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, addressed widespread discussions surrounding the Medical Liability Law, particularly the chapter on penalties. He clarified that these penalties are not new but are drawn from
Deputy PM launches executive plan for ‘One Health’
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, officially launched the National Executive Plan for One Health (2024-2027) on Sunday, alongside the Strategic Framework for Health Adaptation to Climate Change (2024-2030). Abdel Ghaffar stated
Egypt’s Drug Authority achieves Level 3 Maturity certificate for medicines, vaccines
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced on Saturday that the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) officially received the Level 3 maturity certificate (ML3) for medicines and vaccines, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) classification for national regulatory bodies. This
Health Ministry adds a new immunotherapy drug to treat liver cancer patients
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced the inclusion of a new immunotherapy drug to treat “liver cancer” patients, according to the latest international recommendations, as part of its keenness to alleviate the suffering of patients and their families.
Egypt’s Health Minister highlights urgency of providing medical support for Syria, calls for Arab solidarity
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development, Minister of Health and Population, and Head of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Health Ministers, emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts to address the urgent medical and
Health Minister reviews progress, plans for Organ Transplantation System in Egypt
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, chaired a meeting of the Supreme Committee for Organ Transplantation to review 2024’s achievements and challenges in the organ transplantation sector. The meeting aimed to evaluate progress
Abdel Ghaffar discusses medical tourism with representatives of LGA Group
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, stressed the Egyptian state’s great interest in activating medical tourism and enhancing the provision of health services that are in line with the highest international quality standards in