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Daily News Egypt
01-07-2025
- Health
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt launches public-private partnership to curb c-sections, improve maternal, child health
The Ministry of Health and Population has signed a cooperation protocol with the Chamber of Private Healthcare Providers to implement the 'Golden 1,000 Days Initiative,' a national effort aimed at reducing unnecessary caesarean sections and enhancing maternal and child health services. The agreement was signed at the ministry's headquarters in the New Administrative Capital by Abla El-Alfi, Deputy Minister for Population and Family Development, and Alaa Abdel Meguid, President of the Chamber of Private Healthcare Providers, in the presence of Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, official spokesperson for the ministry, said the initiative focuses on improving care during the first 1,000 days of a child's life—from pregnancy through age two—a period critical to a child's long-term health and development. He explained that the protocol aims to curb the rising rates of medically unnecessary C-sections by introducing specialised training programs for obstetricians and midwives and by establishing 'Mother-and-Baby Friendly Neonatal Units' in line with global standards. The initiative also includes expanded family counselling services covering nutrition, breastfeeding, mental health, and reproductive health. A nationwide public awareness campaign will accompany the initiative to educate families on the risks associated with elective caesarean deliveries. As part of the agreement, neonatal care in private hospitals will be strengthened by upgrading incubators and clinical protocols, with the goal of lowering infant mortality rates. The initiative also supports postnatal family planning services and the training and integration of certified midwives into the healthcare system. Minister Abdel Ghaffar underscored the importance of equipping medical teams with the latest knowledge and raising community awareness to ensure the success of the initiative. He called for a unified national data system to track caesarean rates and evaluate the programme's outcomes. He noted that while Egypt has made progress in improving key health indicators, particularly in reducing mortality and morbidity, more work is needed to align with international standards—especially in maternal and reproductive health.
See - Sada Elbalad
18-03-2025
- Health
- See - Sada Elbalad
LAS Discusses Golden One Thousand Days Initiative
Mohamed Mandour The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, in collaboration with Egypt's National Population Council under the Ministry of Health and Population, convened a videoconference on 18 March to discuss the Golden One Thousand Days Initiative, Egypt's pioneering approach to mitigating population growth. The session featured Her Excellency Dr. Abla El-Alfi, Deputy Minister of Health and Population for Population and Family Development Affairs and Chairperson of the National Population Council, alongside delegations from various Arab nations. The conference aimed to examine Egypt's innovative Golden One Thousand Days initiative, which highlights the promotion of reproductive health and underscores the critical importance of a child's first 1,000 days. This period is pivotal for enhancing maternal and child health and for reducing unintended birth rates. Discussions also focused on fostering regional collaboration to leverage shared expertise in formulating national and regional strategies to effectively address population challenges. Dr. Haifa Abu Ghazaleh, Assistant Secretary-General and head of the Social Affairs Sector of the League of Arab States, remarked that population dynamics are multifaceted. A nation's demographic weight can serve as a double-edged sword: it can be an asset and a valuable resource if harnessed effectively, or it can become a burden, especially when resources are scarce amid increasing demands. Such scenarios can impede societal development and prosperity, adversely affecting economic, social, and cultural dimensions. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Ireland Replaces Former Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Museum News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
