Verdict on government request to withhold doctors’ compensation to be issued in May
Government refuses to increase infection compensation to EGP 1,000, claiming financial burden
Menan Khater
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Politics and investigative reporter for Daily News Egypt. Initiator and lead instructor of DNE’s special reporting project for university students ‘What Lies Beyond.’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menannn1
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3 freelance journalists detained for filming report ‘without permission’
The reporters are facing charges of belonging to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, according to their lawyer
El Nadeem Centre seeks Doctors Syndicate’s support following closure attempt
The syndicate responded to a complaint from El Nadeem by calling on the ministry to abide by the law, amid ongoing confrontations
AUC Times denounces MP attack on homosexuality article
The students-run magazine’s article on homosexuality drew controversy in a notoriously intolerant community to homosexuals
Reconciliation with illicit gainers opens door for more corruption: researcher
The Mubaraks’ offshore activities in the Panama Papers is not new information, inadequate for the judicial procedure, says Osama Diab
Doctors Syndicate recognises new health insurance bill amendments
The syndicate reiterated its call for further amendments to the bill ahead of the upcoming parliamentary review
Coal use no longer negotiable: Fahmy
Egypt releases third national communication report on climate change
Court renews detention of ‘Youth of 25 January’ defendants for 15 days
Four defendants were earlier released, remaining six are still in detention
The hijacked EgyptAir flight: a blow to Egyptian tourism?
The hijacking incident could push the ongoing decline in tourism, officials say
Environmentalists to bring new, less hazardous energy mix solutions by 2030
CO2 emissions coming from coal use is upwards of 50m tonnes, says ECESR
Doctors Syndicate demands further amendment of health insurance bill
Implementation of new health insurance system will soon come into effect, says health minister
Fate of imprisoned journalists remains uncertain amid poor health conditions
Appeal to release Youssef Shaaban rejected, Alexandrani’s detention renewed for ninth time
Egypt willing to cooperate, share intelligence with African countries to combat terrorism: defence minister
27 ministers of defence assemble in Egypt for fifth summit of CEN-SAD countries
Health minister refers Doctors Syndicate board member to investigation
Shawky is accused of enforcing syndicate assembly’s free healthcare decision
ElBaradei’s name removed from textbook, Education Ministry insists move not political
Exercise in question was removed a year ago following complaints from students’ families, says Hassan
Health ministry ramps up pressure to reject free healthcare decisions
The Doctors Syndicate is set to hold a new assembly to demand an end to assaults against doctors
Interior Ministry disciplinary committee summons Matariya doctors
Assault on Matariya doctors investigated internally, away from prosecution, amid ongoing demands from Doctors Syndicate to refer police officers to trial
Public officials entangled in controversy increasingly face threat to office
Four state officials have previously left their positions after garnering public censor due to their controversial statements
Hussein Salem submits private jet to Egyptian intelligence in bid to avoid corruption charges
Submission of private jet comes after protracted discussion related to Salem’s reconciliation of embezzled assets
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In Pictures: Doctors protest demanding legislative protection from assaults
Dozens of doctors protest in front of Doctors Syndicate to demand protection against repeated assaults
Doctors protest demanding legislative protection from assaults
Dozens of doctors protest in front of Doctors Syndicate to demand protection against repeated assaults
In Video: Government officials ring the bell for gender equality
Video by Menan Khater Edting by Omar Korashi
International Women’s Day: Egypt to outline detailed plan on gender equality based on 2030 strategy
As Egypt gears up for its 2030 development strategy, women empowerment should be in centre of discussion, says UN Women country director
Conflict intensifies between Doctors Syndicate and Health Ministry
Doctors plan to protest in front of public hospitals on 12, 19 March
Free-of-charge healthcare: Constitutional right forbidden by government
Only half of public hospitals started enforcing syndicate assembly decision under governmental, administrative threats
Health ministry warns against providing free of charge medical treatment
The ministry described the syndicate initiated decision as a violation to the constitution
2015 was worst year in terms of human rights and freedoms: ANHRI
We demand the release of all protest law defendants, says NCHR chief
Humanitarian crisis unfolds in Libya as security dilemma persists
Millions of Libyans in need of urgent medical supplies and food provisions, says UN official
Syndicate ‘surprised’ by unusual official response to Boulaq hospital dispute
The immediate, high-level response is the first of its kind, although worse attacks have occurred at the hospital, says syndicate representative
Local rights group reviews Egypt’s environmental progress since COP21
Egypt is still not prepared to contain further climate change threats, says researcher