Latest in Tag: health Highlight
Latest in Tag: health
The wrong uses of public health
By Dr Cesar Chelala One of my most persistent memories of my friend Albert Sabin, who developed an oral vaccine against poliomyelitis (polio), was how, when we met after one of my health-related missions overseas, he would question me about the polio situation in the country I visited. I am sure he would be dismayed …
Indian Embassy in Egypt celebrates first Indian Yoga ministry
Indian government spends over $100m on ministryâs scientific research
Mohamed Soltan in intensive care for 4th time
The detained activist has been on hunger strike for 325 days and refused medical treatment
10,000 children participate in the Global Hand Washing Day
In celebration of Global Hand Washing Day, “Lifebuoy” soap brand launches a National Hand Washing Campaign to raise awareness on the importance of hygiene
Egypt opens Rafah border crossing to admit Palestinians into Gaza
Egypt has closed the border crossing for a month, after deadly attacks in the Sinai Peninsula claimed the lives of 30 Egyptian security personnel
Academy offers free training to empower hair care professionals
During their work, hairdressers are subjected to harmful chemicals potentially leading to health problems from skin rash, eye irritation and difficulty in breathing to cancer or loss of sight
7 killed, 4 injured in Aswan car crash
The accident involved a police car and another vehicle
Third bird flu death in Egypt this year: Ministry of Health
Two others infected with the virus in critical condition
Prisoner died due to inadequate prison healthcare: Lawyer
Tarek Al-Ghandour was suffering from liver dysfunction
Alexandria nurses threaten further strikes
A group of striking nurses from the Amiry Hospital in Alexandria condemned the investigations into their strike following the deaths of two patients, according to a statement released online. Night-shift nurses began their strike at Alexandria Universityâs Amiry Hospital during their Thursday shift, with 17 staff members suspected of inciting the strikes, during which two …
Integrating prayers in psychological practices improves well-being: Study
Research emphasises improved sense of psychological well-being after prayer
Russiaâs demographic and public health challenges
By Dr Cesar Chelala For the last two decades, demographics and its effect on Russian society and future development prospects have been at the centre of discussions on that country. There is now universal agreement that unless Russia solves this most serious problem, its status as a world power will be seriously compromised. Demographics has been called …
Life and death in Egyptian prisons
Detainees face harsh realities and life threatening health conditions
5 agreements signed between Egypt and Ethiopia
Targeted trade volume between both countries is over $5bn
Egyptians launch initiative to comfort injured Palestinians receiving treatment
âWe are all humanâ has arranged more than 17 hospital visits in Egypt and helped 3 severely injured patients to travel to Germany for treatment
Are youth more vulnerable to mental health problems?
20% of the worldâs population of youth between 14 and 24 suffer from mental health conditions, according to a UN report
In Egypt, rich and poor equally likely to be overweight
As opposed to most low-income countries, there is no link between socioeconomic status and the prevalence of obesity in Egypt, according to a new study
Sanitary measures imposed on Egypt have negative impact on export: ERF
Government should support firms to increase their quality and productivity in order to export
Civil society groups criticise âunregulatedâ decision to provide emergency cases with free medical treatment
Prime minister issued the decision; groups fear it will not be carried out due to ambiguity of its
nature
22 injured following pro-Morsi Friday protests
Anti-Coup Alliance promises âDay of Rageâ in the first anniversary of the Republican Guards Clashes
Doctors lodge complaint against health minister
A complaint was filed against Al-Adawi by a board member in the Doctorsâ Syndicate for âincitement against doctorsâ
Unaware of pesticide danger, Rural Egyptians put their health at risk
A study conducted in two villages indicates that most don’t know how to protect themselves against hepatitis C and the adverse health effects of pesticides
New campaign aims to improve healthcare access for HIV patients
T3ayosh wants to prevent the discrimination it says HIV patients face in the healthcare industry
FY 2014/2015 state budget referred to presidency for approval
Budget witnesses major changes in health, education, electricity and petroleum products subsidies.
Doctors suspend two month-long strike
Decision was made by the syndicateâs bureau after two failed attempts to hold a general assembly meeting
Burning coal is toxic for health, environment: Greenpeace
The process of mining, burning, and disposing of the wordâs dirtiest fuel contributes to climate change and health problems, says international environmental NGO
Tamreeni: Your workout, delivered
Tamreeni makes it easy to workout anywhere, anytime.
Friday blasts kill 5
Terrorist forces will not affect the peoplesâ will to see the âroadmapâ through, cabinet says
Coal usage scrutinised by experts and researchers
Effects of coal usage on the lives of Egyptians addressed in a symposium
MERS death toll hits 81 in Saudi
Health minister sacked