24-02-2025
Egypt's women's health initiative reaches over 57M visits
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CAIRO – 24 February 2025: Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population has announced the remarkable success of its Women's Health Initiative, which has provided services to over 57 million women across the country. The initiative, aimed at early detection and treatment of breast cancer and other non-communicable diseases, has become a cornerstone of Egypt's public health strategy.
The initiative has recorded a total of 57,129,006 visits, demonstrating its widespread impact. The visits include 22,459,695 first-time screenings, 22,256,493 regular follow-ups, and 12,413,817 ad-hoc consultations. The initiative has played a crucial role in the early detection of breast cancer, with 31,418 cases identified. Over 416,000 mammograms have been conducted, and nearly 48,000 tumor samples have been analyzed. Women diagnosed with breast cancer receive free treatment according to the latest international standards.
Services are provided through 3,663 health units and 102 hospitals across Egypt. The initiative has also trained over 30,000 medical professionals and handled over 27,000 inquiries through its hotline. Additionally, 870,376 women were referred for advanced examinations, and 105,774 women were examined within mobile units.
The initiative targets women starting from the age of 18 and includes screening for non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, as well as raising awareness about risk factors and providing reproductive health and family planning education.
Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, emphasized the importance of regular health check-ups and the effectiveness of early detection. Dr. Hatem Amin, the Executive Director of the initiative, highlighted the comprehensive nature of the services and the commitment to providing free treatment. Dr. Abdel Ghaffar also added the ministry of health is making sure that all the treatment centers are up to date with the newest research, so they can become research centers in the future.
The initiative follows the latest global protocols for breast cancer treatment, through 14 centers affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Population, as well as the implementation of these protocols in 14 centers affiliated with the Supreme Council of University Hospitals, all free of charge. The ministry is currently equipping these centers for applied research, aiming to establish advanced research centers in tumor treatment, in line with the political leadership's vision to prioritize public health.
The Women's Health Initiative reflects the Egyptian government's commitment to public health and its dedication to providing accessible healthcare services to all citizens. The initiative's success underscores the importance of proactive health measures and the positive impact of early detection and treatment.
