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Egypt Independent
3 days ago
- Health
- Egypt Independent
'100 Days of Health' provides over 5mn free medical services in 3 days
Ministry of Health and Population announced on Saturday 19/7/2025 that a total of 5,063,722 free medical services were provided throughout three days since the launch of the third edition of the '100 Days of Health' campaign, which was launched on July 15, 2025. The campaign, which is implemented in accordance with the directives of Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, the Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, aims to improve healthcare services across the state. As many as 1,570,726 services were provided by the campaign on Friday, according to Health Ministry Spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar. He added that the campaign had provided 616,883 services through the primary healthcare and family planning sector, 362,407 services via the therapeutic care sector, 205,377 services from health insurance organization hospitals and 5,402 emergency services delivered by the Egyptian Ambulance Organization. Moreover, the campaign had offered health awareness and educational services to 85,681 persons through community outreach teams deployed in public spaces, clubs, and shopping malls across governorates, the spokesman added.
Egypt Independent
15-07-2025
- Health
- Egypt Independent
Coronavirus response chief assures new variant not in Egypt yet
The Head of the Scientific Committee to Combat Coronavirus at Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population Hossam Hosni said on Monday that the new variant 'NB.1.8.1,' also known as 'Nimbus,' has not yet been detected in Egypt, RT reported. In a phone interview with Al-Nahar TV, Hosni explained that this variant has been classified by the World Health Organization as concerning, due to its rapid spread and ability to overcome resistance acquired through vaccinations or previous infection. Fortunately, it is not particularly fatal, he added. 'All surveillance methods have confirmed that the virus has not entered Egypt,' he said, explaining that the symptoms currently prevalent among some patients in Egypt are the result of other viral infections such as influenza, and not the Coronavirus. Hosni said that conventional medications, not including antibiotics, are capable of dealing with the effects of infection with the new variant. Symptoms in patients may be severe but can be managed medically, he said. He also noted that some patients experience symptoms affecting their voice, a consequence of damage to the vocal cords as part of the respiratory system.
Al-Ahram Weekly
14-07-2025
- Health
- Al-Ahram Weekly
No evidence 4 siblings died of Meningitis in Minya: Health Ministry - Health
The Ministry of Health and Population affirmed in its statement on Sunday that claims about the simultaneous death of four siblings in Minya Governorate in Upper Egypt due to Meningitis disease are unfounded and scientifically unverified. On Saturday evening, several social media reports alleged that four children from the same family died of meningitis in Minya Governorate. According to those reports, the children arrived at a hospital showing symptoms including high fever, headache, neck stiffness, irritability, vomiting, and sensitivity. They died shortly after. Fears of a meningitis outbreak among children quickly spread on social media. The ministry clarified in its statement that meningitis is a disease caused by inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (the meninges). It can be caused by microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites), or by non-microbial causes such as tumors, medications, surgeries, or accidents. In response to these claims, the ministry stated that there is no medical evidence supporting the occurrence of simultaneous deaths in infectious diseases. It emphasised that non-infectious causes, such as food or chemical poisoning, must be excluded before confirming the cause of death. The ministry explained that in cases of household outbreaks, deaths typically occur within a few days, not simultaneously. It added that the body's response to infection varies depending on age, immunity, and viral load, making the simultaneous death of four siblings medically illogical. In this context, the ministry also noted that Egypt has successfully controlled the contagious bacterial type of meningitis since 1989, due to effective surveillance and preventive vaccination, with the incidence rate dropping to 0.02 cases per 100,000 people. It confirmed that no epidemic cases of bacterial types A and C have been recorded among school students since 2016 due to the strategic use of vaccinations. According to its statement, the ministry confirmed that it annually provides 6.5 million doses of the bivalent A and C vaccine for first-year students across all educational stages. It also offers 600,000 doses annually of the quadrivalent vaccine for travellers to high-risk countries or for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. Additionally, the Haemophilus influenzae vaccine has been included in the national immunisation schedule at 2, 4, and 6 months of age since February 2014, alongside the Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine for the prevention of tuberculous meningitis. The ministry said that its health surveillance system works on two levels. The first is daily monitoring from all hospitals, where cases are quickly diagnosed and treated, results are recorded electronically, and preventive medicine like Rifampicin is given to close contacts for 10 days. The second involves testing spinal fluid samples in 12 selected fever hospitals. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Daily News Egypt
13-07-2025
- Health
- Daily News Egypt
Health Ministry denies claims of meningitis-related deaths among siblings
Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday dismissed recent reports alleging the simultaneous deaths of four siblings from meningitis, describing the claims as 'unfounded and scientifically unsupported.' In an official statement, the ministry explained that meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, which can result from infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites—or from non-infectious factors such as tumors, certain medications, surgeries, or trauma. The ministry stressed that Egypt has successfully controlled the infectious bacterial type of meningitis since 1989, reducing infection rates to just 0.02 cases per 100,000 people. It confirmed that no outbreaks of bacterial strains A or C have been reported among school students since 2016, attributing this progress to comprehensive vaccination campaigns and continuous disease surveillance. Egypt's surveillance system includes routine daily reporting from healthcare facilities, alongside advanced monitoring at 12 fever hospitals where cerebrospinal fluid samples are tested using WHO-accredited PCR techniques. The ministry also noted that immediate care is provided for suspected cases, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventive antibiotics for close contacts. To support these efforts, Egypt distributes around 6.5 million doses of the A&C meningitis vaccine annually to first-year students across all educational stages, in addition to 600,000 doses of the quadrivalent vaccine for travelers heading to high-risk regions. The national immunization schedule also covers vaccines against Haemophilus influenzae and tuberculosis-related meningitis. Refuting the viral rumor, the ministry emphasized that there is 'no medical basis' for claims that four siblings could die simultaneously from a contagious disease like meningitis. It described such an event as highly implausible, highlighting that immune responses differ from person to person and that other potential causes—such as chemical exposure or food poisoning—must be thoroughly investigated before drawing conclusions. The ministry concluded by urging the public to rely on official health statements and refrain from circulating unverified medical information that could lead to unnecessary public concern or panic.
Al-Ahram Weekly
13-07-2025
- Health
- Al-Ahram Weekly
No evidence of 4 siblings dying simultaneously of Meningitis in Egypt's Minya Governorate: Health Ministry - Health
The Ministry of Health and Population affirmed in its statement on Sunday that claims about the simultaneous death of four siblings in Minya Governorate in Upper Egypt due to Meningitis disease are unfounded and scientifically unverified. On Saturday evening, several social media reports alleged that four children from the same family died of meningitis in Minya Governorate. According to those reports, the children arrived at a hospital showing symptoms including high fever, headache, neck stiffness, irritability, vomiting, and sensitivity. They died shortly after. Fears of a meningitis outbreak among children quickly spread on social media. The ministry clarified in its statement that meningitis is a disease caused by inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (the meninges). It can be caused by microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites), or by non-microbial causes such as tumors, medications, surgeries, or accidents. In response to these claims, the ministry stated that there is no medical evidence supporting the occurrence of simultaneous deaths in infectious diseases. It emphasised that non-infectious causes, such as food or chemical poisoning, must be excluded before confirming the cause of death. The ministry explained that in cases of household outbreaks, deaths typically occur within a few days, not simultaneously. It added that the body's response to infection varies depending on age, immunity, and viral load, making the simultaneous death of four siblings medically illogical. In this context, the ministry also noted that Egypt has successfully controlled the contagious bacterial type of meningitis since 1989, due to effective surveillance and preventive vaccination, with the incidence rate dropping to 0.02 cases per 100,000 people. It confirmed that no epidemic cases of bacterial types A and C have been recorded among school students since 2016 due to the strategic use of vaccinations. According to its statement, the ministry confirmed that it annually provides 6.5 million doses of the bivalent A and C vaccine for first-year students across all educational stages. It also offers 600,000 doses annually of the quadrivalent vaccine for travellers to high-risk countries or for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. Additionally, the Haemophilus influenzae vaccine has been included in the national immunisation schedule at 2, 4, and 6 months of age since February 2014, alongside the Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine for the prevention of tuberculous meningitis. The ministry said that its health surveillance system works on two levels. The first is daily monitoring from all hospitals, where cases are quickly diagnosed and treated, results are recorded electronically, and preventive medicine like Rifampicin is given to close contacts for 10 days. The second involves testing spinal fluid samples in 12 selected fever hospitals. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
