Health News
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Egypt’s drug shortage exposes deeper cracks in the pharmaceutical sector
The crisis threatens to deepen unless a compromise is reached between manufacturers, regulators, and importers.
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Egypt launches telemedicine platform to link diaspora doctors with patients at home
El-Sobky said the platform would advance Egypt’s “smart healthcare” model, enabling remote consultations across hospitals.
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Egypt strengthens inter-ministerial cooperation to upgrade healthcare sector
The health minister emphasized the need to accelerate project implementation, adhere to established timelines, and conduct regular follow-ups.
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100 Days of Health campaign provides more than 77 million free services in 53 days
As many as 391,510 services were provided by the campaign on Friday, according to Health Ministry Spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar.
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Egypt achieves full self-sufficiency in medicines for chronic diseases
Egypt achieves 100% self-sufficiency in chronic disease medicines, with domestic production meeting 91.5% of total pharmaceutical demand.
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Supply of laboratory chemicals
Giza: Supply of laboratory chemicals
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Egypt to host 3rd Global Conference on Population, Health and Human Development in November
Egypt hosts the 3rd Global Health Conference in the New Capital Nov 10-13, focusing on universal healthcare, AI innovation, and development.
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Egypt’s Supreme Organ Transplant Committee strengthens oversight
Egypt currently has 40 licensed transplant centers operating across public, university, private, police, and military hospitals.
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Egypt signs vaccine production agreement with UAE’s Al Qalaa, China’s Red Flag
The partnership aims to position Egypt as a regional hub for vaccine manufacturing and exports—particularly to African and Arab markets.
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Egypt, Huawei Advance AI Health Data Hub Plans Following China MoU
Huawei will also support Egypt’s development of smart medical cities, integrating AI and IoT to improve healthcare service delivery across the country
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Egypt and Zambia move to establish joint pharmaceutical plant
Egypt received a high-level delegation from Zambia to discuss the practical steps for the project.
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Sandoz Egypt introduces OMNITROPE 15mg biosimilar growth hormone for the treatment of short stature
Sandoz launches Omnitrope 15mg to treat short stature, supporting Vision 2030 health goals.
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Egyptian, Belarusian officials discuss drug registration, market access
Egypt and Belarus explore pharma cooperation to ease drug registration and boost exports.
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DPI makes largest healthcare investment of its kind in Egypt
Proceeds from the largest healthcare investment of its kind in Egypt to date will be used to expand Alameda’s footprint and capacity.
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Egypt Climbs 8 Spots in UN Human Development Index Over a Decade
Egypt advanced eight positions in the UN HDI over 10 years, reflecting gains in life expectancy, education, and income quality.
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Egypt Launches EGP 160M Dialysis Filter Factory
Egypt opens an EGP 160M dialysis filter factory to cut imports, boost local supply, and save EGP 3B annually.
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Opella Egypt leads with purpose at Africa Health ExCon
Opella Egypt, a B Corp certified company, promotes sustainable healthcare and innovative e-Labelling at Africa Health ExCon, reducing waste.
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Egypt launches first smart application for hospital equipment planning
The platform is designed to identify and standardise medical equipment requirements across all types of hospitals.
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Egypt leads Africa’s pharmaceutical sector with largest market
Egypt’s pharmaceutical exports currently reach more than 150 countries worldwide and have expanded into new markets in Africa and the Arab world.
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Over 2.4 Million People Donated Blood in Egypt Over Five Years
Egypt’s national blood transfusion services have undergone extensive upgrades over the past five years.