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Doctors Syndicate urges tougher penalties for attacks on hospitals, medics
Egypt
April 23, 2016
Doctors Syndicate urges tougher penalties for attacks on hospitals, medics
The Doctors Syndicate has called on parliament and the government to expedite the review of a law stiffening penalties for…
Anger at police builds up in Egypt, creates solidarity
Egypt
March 19, 2016
Anger at police builds up in Egypt, creates solidarity
The past months in Egypt have seen fluctuating moments of protest, and despite the varying backgrounds of those who dissent,…
Doctors to demand prosecution of police attackers in protests on Saturday
Egypt
March 18, 2016
Doctors to demand prosecution of police attackers in protests on Saturday
The Doctors' Syndicate called on Friday for fresh protests on Saturday at major hospitals nationwide to press for the prosecution…
Doctors to protest against police abuse on March 12, 19
Egypt
March 7, 2016
Doctors to protest against police abuse on March 12, 19
The Doctors' Syndicate said on Monday it will hold protests on March 12 and 19 to condemn ongoing assaults by…
Accountability condition for reconciliation with police: Doctors’ Syndicate
Egypt
March 4, 2016
Accountability condition for reconciliation with police: Doctors’ Syndicate
The Doctors' Syndicate has expressed approval of what it called “appeasement attempts” by security authorities to reconcile with the doctors…
Happiness can break your heart, doctors say
Health & Fitness
March 4, 2016
Happiness can break your heart, doctors say
Joyful events – the birth of a child, a big win by your team – can trigger a dangerous condition…
UPDATE: 2 police officers in custody after assaulting Alexandria doctor
Egypt
March 3, 2016
UPDATE: 2 police officers in custody after assaulting Alexandria doctor
A doctor at Alexandria University Hospital went into emergency surgery on Wednesday after he was allegedly assaulted by a police…
Rights group: 91 attacks against medical establishments since 2014
Egypt
February 21, 2016
Rights group: 91 attacks against medical establishments since 2014
The Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights (ECESR) said that attacks resulting from poor security are the main reason…
Doctors unsure if early childhood autism screening makes sense
Health & Fitness
February 17, 2016
Doctors unsure if early childhood autism screening makes sense
There isn’t enough evidence yet to say for sure whether toddlers and preschoolers need screening for autism even when they…
Doctors’ Syndicate chief accuses Al-Jazeera of ‘fraud’
Egypt
February 15, 2016
Doctors’ Syndicate chief accuses Al-Jazeera of ‘fraud’
Doctors' Syndicate Chief Mohamed Nasr filed a report on Monday accusing the Al-Jazeera satellite TV channel of "fraud" for falsely…