public health
AUC holds international conference on public health
Egypt
January 18, 2022
AUC holds international conference on public health
The Institute of Public Health at the American University in Cairo organized an international conference in the field of public…
33 violations, 12 shutdowns following Red Sea food safety inspections
Egypt
June 17, 2021
33 violations, 12 shutdowns following Red Sea food safety inspections
Food safety inspections in Ras Gharib and Qusair have left 33 food establishments with violations and 12 others shut down.…
Public health professor warns of India-like COVID-19 figures in Egypt
Egypt
April 30, 2021
Public health professor warns of India-like COVID-19 figures in Egypt
A professor of public health at the Zagazig University’s faculty of medicine warned the public in applying lax precautionary measures…
COVID-19 vaccine cost will not exceed LE200, free for some: health minister
Egypt
February 24, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine cost will not exceed LE200, free for some: health minister
Egyptian Health Minister Hala Zayed said on Tuesday that the ministry will provide the coronavirus vaccine to most for no…
Egypt reports 633 new coronavirus cases, 39 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt
February 24, 2021
Egypt reports 633 new coronavirus cases, 39 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 633 new coronavirus cases, up from 623 on Monday. The ministry also announced 39…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 623 new cases, 51 deaths on Monday
Egypt
February 23, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 623 new cases, 51 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 623 new coronavirus cases, up from 608 on Sunday. The ministry also announced 51…
Health ministry official warns of third wave of coronavirus, urges caution
Egypt
February 22, 2021
Health ministry official warns of third wave of coronavirus, urges caution
On Monday, head of the central administration for preventive affairs at Egypt’s Ministry of Health, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Fattah, warned…
Africa reaches 100,000 known COVID-19 deaths as danger grows
Egypt
February 19, 2021
Africa reaches 100,000 known COVID-19 deaths as danger grows
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa has surpassed 100,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19 as the continent praised for its early response to the…
Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave
Middle East
February 19, 2021
Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave
BAGHDAD (AP) — In the busy emergency room of Baghdad’s main public hospital, Ali Abbas stood face uncovered, waiting for…
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe?
Health & Fitness
February 18, 2021
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe?
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe? Scientists look for safety issues during the testing phase and continue…