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Health ministry scans 19 million people in ‘100m Health’ initiative
Over 7 million people were scanned in 2nd phase of initiative so far
Health ministry scans 1.2 million people in second phase of ‘100 million Health’ initiative
Two phases target 45 to 52 million people nationwide, to eliminate hepatitis C by end of 2020
Health ministry approves Tresiba as only basal insulin for treating Type-1Diabetes
Tresiba prescribed as once-a-day dose, unlike other insulin types
4 health ministry employees on trial over negligence which led to doctor’s death
Four employees in management positions, all accused, by prosecution, of negligence in adopting safety procedures in doctor’s dorm, where Abu Bakr died while taking a shower
Number of Egyptians dead pilgrims reaches 50: Health Ministry
Reported deaths so far are of natural causes
German video on organ trafficking campaign undermines Egypt image: Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health said Saturday that a German media report on illegal organ trafficking aimed at disrupting medical tourism in Egypt as part of “a systematic campaign against the country’s national security.” The ministry denied any claims of organ trafficking in hospitals, stating that organ transplants take place according to strict legal procedures in …
Crisis between Health Ministry and companies boiling
We demand new increase next month to fulfil January promises: Foreign companies
Azbakiya prosecution hears lawyers regarding El-Nadeem Centre shutdown
El-Nadeem stated that the police rejected to document the closure
Women document traumas on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
2016 saw harsh legal action against FGM in Egypt; perpetrators of the practice will be imprisoned for five to seven years
UNHCR will grant African, Yemeni, Iraqi refugees primary health services
This was agreed on in a meeting on Wednesday between the UNHCR and the Minister of Health Ahmed Emad El-Din
EPTC officially addresses Health Ministry to pay EGP 1bn
The Egyptian Pharmaceuticals Trade Company (EPTC), one of the companies affiliated to the Holding Company for Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, and Medical Supplies, addressed the Ministry of Health to repay a debt of EGP 1bn owed by the ministry. A source in the company told Daily News Egypt that the EPTC is committed to providing all the …
Pharmacists Syndicate postpones partial strike after call from presidency
The pharmacists were scheduled to begin a three-day partial strike on Sunday
Health Ministry increases prices of 3,000 drugs
The government did not bow to pressure from drug companies, and the interest of the patients was the foundation of negotiations, says minister
Health Ministry moves to increase prices of some drugs against chronic diseases
List of medicines to be announced on Thursday, says spokesperson
Court approves asset freeze of 33 suspects in human organs trafficking ring
Suspected members of a massive international human organs trafficking ring were arrested earlier this month
Pharmacists Syndicate calls on Al-Sisi to curb potential increase in medicine prices
The syndicate warned the health minister of increasing medicine prices without consulting them
Health Ministry, pharmaceutical companies agree to increase prices of 15% of local, 20% of imported medications
The increases will be 50% on medications priced less than EGP 50, 40% on the ones less than EGP 100, and 30% on the ones priced more than EGP 100 every six months
Cairo Church attack death toll increases to 26: Health Ministry
23 people still remain in critical condition, according to Sherif Wadie
45 arrested in large-scale international organ trafficking ring
Among the arrested were doctors, professors and nurses from various institutions
Pharmaceutical companies reject Health Ministry’s proposal to increase medicine prices in stages
The companies demand that the pharmaceuticals pricing file be transferred to the prime minister, and prices be increased by 60%
Doctors Syndicate in Cairo defends undersecretary Mona Mina
Local media distorted Mina’s statements about using syringes more than once
2nd baby formula shipment arrives in Dekheila port
Despite its availability following the shortage, some families cannot afford to buy formula at the higher armed forces supply price
Death toll of capsized migrant boat reaches 148
Rescue operations are still ongoing
Health Ministry refuses to refer EGP 1.6bn of cigarettes tax to GAHI
The authority will not obtain EGP 5bn before the first half of 2016/2017, say sources
Afghanistan’s Hazaras: Targeted by militants, neglected by government
At least 80 people have been killed in an attack on the Shiite Hazara community in Kabul. “Islamic State” claimed responsibility for the bombings. Experts say that highlights IS’s increasing presence in Afghanistan.
135 doctors referred to investigations over past month for absence during work
86 doctors were absent during work on the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, says Health Ministry
Health Ministry postpones presenting integrative hospitals development plan to the parliament to 17 July
Calls upon the government to privatise management only in exchange for 49% of profits, say sources
Head of hospital, majority of medical staff expelled in Sharm El-Sheikh
They were all referred to investigation for their absence during working hours
Security forces arrest Health Ministry official on corruption charges
The minister’s consultant was caught receiving a bribe of EGP 4.5m
5 injured in fire at Cairo Governorate headquarters: Health Ministry
A series of blazes has been ongoing for nearly a week across Egypt