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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.
