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CairoScene
2 days ago
- General
- CairoScene
Health Ministry Eliminates Medical Paper Records
The announcement was made at a ceremony recognising Egypt as the first in the region to meet WHO's hepatitis B control target. Jun 04, 2025 The Ministry of Health and Population has announced the complete elimination of paper records across all health offices, marking a step in Egypt's healthcare digital transformation. Deputy Minister Dr. Amr Qandil confirmed that a unified digital system has been rolled out across health and vaccination offices nationwide, in order to improve service delivery and administrative efficiency. As part of the new system, parents receive automated SMS reminders 48 hours before scheduled vaccination appointments. The ministry currently operates around 5,300 vaccination points across the country, administering approximately 65 million doses annually. These include vaccinations for newborns, schoolchildren, healthcare workers, high-risk groups such as dialysis patients, and refugees. The announcement was made during a ceremony celebrating Egypt's achievement in hepatitis B control, where the country was recognised as the first in the Eastern Mediterranean region to meet the World Health Organization's target of reducing prevalence below 1% among children aged five and older. This digital shift is part of the broader national strategy to integrate technology into public health infrastructure and expand access to comprehensive healthcare services.
Egypt Today
4 days ago
- Health
- Egypt Today
Egypt first in Africa to control hepatitis B, Ministry of Health
CAIRO – 2 June 2025: Deputy Minister of Health and Population Dr. Amr Qandil said on Monday that Egypt is the first country in Africa to achieve the regional goal of controlling hepatitis B. During the celebration of Egypt's achievement of controlling (HBV), the Deputy Minister of Health confirmed that Egypt aims to localize vaccine manufacturing in the coming period. He explained that the vaccination rate in Egypt under the National Childhood Immunization Program has reached 95%. He pointed out that SMS messages are sent to parents reminding them of vaccinations 48 hours in advance. He noted that Egypt uses 65 million vaccine doses annually, and that each child costs the state between LE 1,000 and LE 1,500 in vaccinations. He stated that not a single medical team has contracted hepatitis B in hospitals due to infection control measures.
Egypt Today
4 days ago
- Health
- Egypt Today
Egypt first in Africa to control hepatitis B, Minister of Health
CAIRO – 2 June 2025: Minister of Health Dr. Amr Qandil said on Monday that Egypt is the first country in Africa to achieve the regional goal of controlling hepatitis B. During the celebration of Egypt's achievement of controlling (HBV), the Deputy Minister of Health and Population confirmed that Egypt aims to localize vaccine manufacturing in the coming period. He explained that the vaccination rate in Egypt under the National Childhood Immunization Program has reached 95%. He pointed out that SMS messages are sent to parents reminding them of vaccinations 48 hours in advance. He noted that Egypt uses 65 million vaccine doses annually, and that each child costs the state between LE 1,000 and LE 1,500 in vaccinations. He stated that not a single medical team has contracted hepatitis B in hospitals due to infection control measures.
Zawya
27-02-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Health Ministry signs two cooperation protocols to enhance healthcare in Upper Egypt
Egypt - Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, oversaw the signing of two cooperation protocols between the Ministry of Health and Population and the Upper Egypt Development Authority. The agreements align with the state's initiative, 'New Beginning to Build the Egyptian Person,' which aims to invest in human development and strengthen the healthcare system. The protocols focus on enhancing preventive and curative healthcare services, as well as expanding family planning services within hospitals affiliated with the Therapeutic Institution in Cairo and Alexandria. Additionally, they outline a comprehensive development strategy for Upper Egypt, contributing to the region's sustainable growth. Representing the Ministry of Health and Population, Deputy Minister Amr Qandil signed the first protocol, while Mohamed Shakweer, Head of the Therapeutic Institution, signed the second. Sherif Ahmed Saleh, Head of the Upper Egypt Development Authority, signed both agreements on behalf of the authority. During the signing ceremony, Minister Abdel Ghaffar emphasized the importance of upgrading doctors' housing facilities in Upper Egypt's health units within a structured timeline. This initiative aims to create a supportive work environment that enhances medical service quality. Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar explained that the protocols establish a framework for collaboration between the ministry and the Upper Egypt Development Authority. The agreements focus on developing health units and family medicine centers, with priority given to areas in urgent need of development. Furthermore, the partnership with the Therapeutic Institution ensures the continuous provision of medical services, including diagnostics, laboratory tests, surgical procedures, and medication distribution. Hospitals under the agreement will offer round-the-clock treatment services, including during official holidays, while also providing inpatient care, nursing, and hotel accommodations in accordance with the protocol's terms. © 2024 Daily News Egypt. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
