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Egyptian-Chinese talks in Cairo on Sunday at level of foreign ministers
During the meeting, Shoukry and his Chinese counterpart will discuss the distinguished relations between Cairo and Beijing and ways to strengthen them in various fields, in addition to regional and international issues of common concern.

Egypt’s President follows up on Tahya Misr Fund’s role in supporting social protection programmes
Al-Sisi continuously directs fund to enhance activities in partnership with government, civil society, private sector

Shoukry heads to Riyadh for political consultation meeting with Saudi Arabia
This is based on the close historical and fraternal relations between the two countries, and in connection with their continuous efforts to strengthen Arab solidarity in the face of current challenges.

Egypt to receive second tranche of 46-month IMF loan next MarchÂ
IMF downgrades Egyptâs economic growth forecast to 4% in FY2023

Egyptians can handle any challenge, we will never abandon Egypt in this difficult time: Al-Sisi
Al-Sisi praises NACDWâs contribution of EGP 14bn for charity

Shoukry affirms support for Somaliaâs fight against terrorism
Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, the spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry, said that the meeting addressed the emphasis on the specificity and history of Egyptian-Somali relations, and the common desire to strengthen bilateral relations and coordination in files of common interest.

Egypt’s famed bazaar welcomes return of Chinese tourists
Chinese tourists constitute a large percentage of buyers ⊠They would spend a lot on buying antiques and gifts

Logos Hope:Â World’s largest floating book fair welcomes Egyptian book lovers at Port Said port
It is the first destination for Logos Hope in 2023, but not the first time for the ship to visit Egypt, for the floating book fair had a successful spell in Egypt in 2010.

Waziri inspects restoration works at Religious Complex
Waziri started his inspection tour by visiting the Babylon Fortress, where he inspected the restoration of its two towers, for which nearly 95% of the necessary maintenance work had been completed.

Health Ministry issues over 3 million treatment decisions at state expense in 2022
5,155 patients across several governorates examined through âvideo conferencingâ technology

Health Ministry to establish integrated centre for psychological, addiction treatment
This came during his weekly meeting, on Monday evening, with the ministry’s heads of agencies, and with the participation of all the ministry’s undersecretaries in the governorates via the “video conference” technology, to follow up on the progress of work in the various files of the ministry, and to identify challenges and obstacles to overcome them, to ensure the continuation of providing the best medical services to patients.
Minister of Supply harshly criticised in parliament over high commodity prices
Parliament members called on minister to provide clear plan for securing basic commodities and controlling markets during coming period

Egypt expands in recovering illegally smuggled artefacts from abroad: Shoukry
17 artefacts, including Green Coffin, have been recovered from USA

Over 1 million students tested for hepatitis C in primary schoolsÂ
Campaign is under umbrella of â100 Million Healthâ initiative

Al-Sisi directs exploiting lands surrounding Greater Cairo
Al-Sisi orders expansion in land reclamation in Toshka

Egypt recovers âGreen Coffinâ from Houston Museum of Natural Sciences
The efforts of the Egyptian diplomacy succeeded in recovering an archaeological sarcophagus known as the “green sarcophagus”, a wooden coffin lid from ancient Egyptian times, which was smuggled out of the country illegally.âÂ

Egyptian Health Minister discusses bilateral cooperation with MSD Pharmaceutical Company
During the meeting, the minister discussed cooperation with the MSD company to provide the latest oncological treatments (immunotherapy) for breast cancer patients, at affordable prices. This will benefit health insurance beneficiaries, and the patients being treated at the stateâs expense, under the umbrella of the presidentâs initiative to support womenâs health.

Al-Sisi reviews Egyptâs Sovereign Fund projects, partnershipsÂ
Al-Sisi directed fund to utilise stateâs assetsÂ

Egypt police foil terrorist attack on checkpoint in Ismailia
One officer, three security personnel were killed in the exchange of fire in Ismailia, at least one attacker neutralized

Irrigation Minister addresses Senate on water position
1,400 facilities were built to protect coasts, agricultural lands, and groundwater against torrential rains

Egyptâs FM stresses importance of strengthening EAPD’s role in Africa
This came as he chaired on Wednesday a meeting of the Board of Directors of EAPD, where the agencyâs work strategy and executive plans for the FY2023/24 were discussed.

Health Minister reviews National Mental Health initiative
Ministry plans to expand mental health facilities

Foreign Ministry follows situation of Egyptian workers injured in cargo ship fire off Turkish coast
The accident left one Egyptian fatality, Mohamed Qasim, while the captain of the ship, Hossam Abdel Hafez, is still missing. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs mourned the death of Qasim, and announced that procedures for the return of his body to Egypt are being finalized.

Al-Sisi orders government to intensify inclusion programmes for people with disabilities
âI hope new year brings Egypt all success, so that we can meet all needs of Egyptians,â says Al-Sisi

Egypt’s Health Minister receives Guinness Certificate for educating 523 children with diabetes
Abdel Ghaffar said, on Monday, that the Egyptian state has taken several steps in an effort to reduce the number of people with diabetes, foremost of which is the launch of the president of the republicâs initiative to follow up and treat chronic diseases and early detection of kidney disease, under the slogan (100 million health).

Al-Sisi follows up on development projects in sea ports
The president directed that the ports be developed in an integrated manner that includes the surroundings of those ports in a way that enhances their ability to support the trade movement.

Egyptâs Health Minister follows up on ambulance supply
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar directed coordination between the ministry, Nile Valley Company

Al-Sisi addresses suggested Suez Canal fund during Abu Rawash factories inauguration
New plan to release stranded goods in Egyptian ports within four days

Al-Sisi follows up on hydroelectric plant Egypt is building in Tanzania, other projectsÂ
Julius Nyerere dam is being built by Egyptian alliance of Arab Contractors and Elsewedy Electric

Health Ministry serves about 200k patients in 2022
âThis comes within the framework of the state’s efforts to pay attention to the health and safety of citizens, and the Ministry of Health and Population’s keenness to advance the health system and provide the best medical services to citizens, which included allocating offices to serve citizens and receive complaints in all hospitals of the treatment institution,â the ministry said in a statement on Sunday.Â