Will the brain drain in Egypt ever end?
Egyptian Medical Syndicate has released a document that shows there were 11,586 resignations of Egyptian physicians from government hospitals in the last 3 years which the document calls an “extraordinary brain drain”. Also, in the report by Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper which is domiciled in London, 50% of the 212,000 (that is...
Read moreEgypt’s minister of communication has mild symptoms after contracting COVID-19
Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communication and Information Technology said confirmatory tests for his coronavirus infection returned positive but that he is experiencing only minor symptoms. “While in self-isolation in my home, I am adhering to treatment guidelines while trying to keep up with my work until I have completely...
Read moreEgyptian Ministry of Health publishes plan to guarantee the safety of Hajj pilgrims
On Saturday, Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population revealed exceptional measures for the seasonal Hajj for Muslims to guarantee the safety and health of the country’s pilgrims. Twelve medical infirmaries were set up to assist pilgrims, according to Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the ministry’s public relations officer. In addition, he said...
Read moreEgypt Rescinds all Covid-19 arrival limitations
From Thursday, foreigners and Egyptian travellers can now enter the country without facing any Covid-19-linked restrictions. According to a statement from Egyptian cabinet spokesperson, Nader Saad, the Supreme Committee of Egypt overseeing the Epidemiology and Health Pandemic Crisis management made the decision based on Egypt’s Covid-19 situation in relation to...
Read moreEgypt Health Minister flags off early colon and lung cancer detection initiative
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research affirmed the creation of a sub-scheme for colon and lung cancer early diagnosis which is a subset of the “100 Million Health” presidential endeavour. Abdel Ghaffar made this statement during a Tuesday tour of the construction site for...
Read moreEgypt has enough Covid-19 vaccines for citizens and foreigners
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt announced that COVID-19 shots are in stock for everyone in the country, including foreign nationals for free. The ministry also stated that the Covid-19 shots are safe and efficacious in a statement on Facebook. Previously, the health ministry said that pregnant...
Read moreEgyptian medical exhibition values Chinese knowledge
Several Chinese pharmaceutical and medical enterprises attracted business opportunity seekers at one of Africa’s major medical fairs and conferences. The Africa Health ExCon offered vaccinations, medication, and medical equipment from 350 firms spread across 100 countries. For instance, Sinovac makes COVID-19 vaccines alongside Egypt’s state-owned VACSERA. “Sinovac is here to exhibit...
Read moreEgypt has pledged 30 million COVID-19 vaccination pills to African countries
President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi has said that Egypt would provide 30 million doses of anti-COVID-19 vaccination to African countries. The president made the statement on Sunday during the first edition of Africa Health Exxon, according to Egypt Current, an online news portal. This is in response to the country’s collection as...
Read moreEgypt offers 30 million COVID-19 vaccine shots to other African countries
On Sunday, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced a plan to provide thirty million doses of coronavirus vaccine to African nations as part of efforts by Egypt and African nations to collaborate. This pledge was announced by President Sisi while addressed attendees at the opening rituals of the first African...
Read moreThe Egyptian Health Ministry begins early preparation to prevent the spread of Monkeypox
The Ministry of Health and Population in Egypt stated that a comprehensive handbook on monkeypox, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on modern international standards, has been published. According to the ministry, no extraordinary measures have been taken thus far, and the epidemiological situation is assessed on a regular basis established...
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