Egypt launches presidential initiative to support children with type 1 diabetes
Egypt has officially launched a presidential initiative to support children living with type 1 diabetes as part of its “100 Million Healthy Lives” programme, aiming to improve care through the use of continuous glucose monitoring technology. Health Minister Khaled Abdel
Egypt’s total fertility rate drops to 2.34 as population strategy yields results
Egypt’s total fertility rate fell to 2.34 births per woman at the end of 2025 from 2.54 at the end of 2023, according to data presented at a National Population Council meeting. The country’s crude birth rate also declined to
Health Minister hails Shifa Al-Orman Hospital as model for public–civil society partnership
Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar praised Shifa Al-Orman Cancer Hospital in Luxor as a successful model of cooperation between the state and civil society organisations in delivering healthcare services. Speaking at an event marking the hospital’s 10th anniversary, Abdel Ghaffar
Egypt, Kenya discuss boosting African vaccine, drug manufacturing
Egypt and Kenya discussed expanding cooperation in healthcare and strengthening pharmaceutical security across Africa, focusing on local manufacturing of medicines and vaccines, reducing reliance on imports, and increasing the exchange of medical expertise. Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population said
Egypt, Africa CDC strengthen cooperation on preventive healthcare
Egypt and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) discussed expanding cooperation in preventive healthcare and public health, focusing on strengthening health infrastructure and improving medical waste management systems. Egypt’s Health Ministry said Health Minister Khaled Abdel
Egypt opens Africa Health ExCon 2026 as Africa CDC chief warns of Ebola threat
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday opened the fifth edition of the Africa Health Exhibition and Conference (Africa Health ExCon 2026), where Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya warned of severe continental risks from the Ebola virus epidemic and called
Egypt’s Vaccine City investments to reach EGP 12bn by 2030
Egypt’s Vaccine City and Biotechnology project is expected to attract investments worth EGP 12bn (approximately $240m) by 2030, Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said, describing the initiative as a model of partnership between the government, Egyptian investors,
Egypt launches national midwifery programme to reduce maternal, newborn mortality
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has launched a national midwifery programme in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and UNICEF, as part of a presidential initiative to strengthen maternal and child healthcare
Al-Sisi reviews Universal Health Insurance rollout, approves wage increase for ambulance workers
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed progress on the implementation of the country’s Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS) and approved a proposal to improve wages for employees of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority, according to a statement issued by the presidency.
Egypt, Mauritania explore expanded cooperation in healthcare, medical training and pharmaceuticals
Egypt and Mauritania have explored opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation in healthcare, with discussions focusing on medical training, pharmaceutical collaboration, preventive healthcare and medical tourism during a meeting between Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, and Mauritania’s