Ministry of Health
Health Ministry investigates suspected typhoid case in Cairo school
Egypt
February 19, 2013
Health Ministry investigates suspected typhoid case in Cairo school
The Ministry of Health is investigating a possible typhoid infection in Cairo, according to an official quoted on a state…
Health Ministry official tries to calm fears of typhoid spread
Egypt
February 14, 2013
Health Ministry official tries to calm fears of typhoid spread
A Health Ministry official said an outbreak of typhoid in Gharbiya Governorate is no cause for fear since the…
Gharbiya residents report spread of typhoid as govt denies infections
Egypt
February 14, 2013
Gharbiya residents report spread of typhoid as govt denies infections
Gharbiya residents say typhoid is spreading through their village at an alarming rate, with more than 95 people recently infected.…
Health Ministry: 18 injured in clashes on Friday
Egypt
November 23, 2012
Health Ministry: 18 injured in clashes on Friday
At least 18 protesters were injured in clashes on Friday across the nation, including two in Tahrir Square, Health…
Number of students infected with mumps climbs to 583
Egypt
October 8, 2012
Number of students infected with mumps climbs to 583
The number of mumps cases in schools across Egypt reached 583 on Monday. Education Ministry media advisor Mohamed al-Sorogy stated…
Rifts deepen as doctors’ strike continues
Egypt
October 3, 2012
Rifts deepen as doctors’ strike continues
During a heated press conference at the Doctors Syndicate on Wednesday, syndicate members and activist doctors agreed that the strike…
World Population Day conference in Cairo highlights role of nurse-midwife
Life & Style
July 11, 2012
World Population Day conference in Cairo highlights role of nurse-midwife
With the world’s population now well over 7 billion, increased pressure is being put on global health resources and services,…
Investigations into 28 cases of breast cancer in one village
Egypt
January 2, 2012
Investigations into 28 cases of breast cancer in one village
Red Sea Governor Mahmoud Hafez has decided to form a medical committee to investigate a complaint submitted to him by…
Israeli Embassy clashes: Death toll rises to 3
Egypt
September 10, 2011
Israeli Embassy clashes: Death toll rises to 3
Violence at the Israeli Embassy and the Giza Security Directorate in Cairo, which erupted Friday night and continued until dawn…