Latest in Tag: health Highlight
Latest in Tag: health
NGOs âdeeply dissatisfiedâ with decision to use coal as energy source
Four NGOs warn that decision will have âdevastating consequencesâ on health and economy
Medical professionals protest, demanding Staff Law
Doctorsâ Syndicate escalates by preparing an administrative strike; negotiations with cabinet halted
Douma suffering from worsening health conditions
Imprisoned political activist and blogger has been refused proper treatment, his brother says
Finoâs natural nut butters
Finoâs says there is no need to go for processed, store-bought options when natural alternatives are readily available
Doctors Syndicate to launch mass resignation campaign
The syndicate vows to escalate until their demands are met
Doctors, dentists and pharmacists start open ended strike
Doctors held an open ended strike in 2012 which lasted more than 80 days
New health minister prioritises emergency and ambulance issues
Prime Minister expresses interest in doctorsâ strike
Doctorsâ Syndicate, government conflict on strike attendance
Ministry of Health says 12% of hospitals participated in the seventh partial strike of the year; Doctorsâ Syndicate says 80%
Doctorsâ Syndicate rejects new law
The law ratified by the president âis extremely different from the draft Staff Lawâ, striking doctors say
Swine flu outbreak leaves 24 dead
Ministry of Health reports 195 confirmed cases of H1N1
Galal approves allocation of EGP 1.31bn funding to healthcare, education, other sectors
Allocations aimed at improving public services for citizens, finance minister says
Doctors to strike twice a week in February
Doctorsâ Syndicate halts negotiations with health ministry until the latter shows it is serious about passing the draft Staff Law
Four killed during pro-Morsi demonstrations
Clashes erupt between security and Morsi supporters as the latter rally for the January uprisingâs third anniversary
Union for Medical Professionals decides on open-ended strike
Doctors have already held two partial strikes, may follow the union’s decision
High participation in doctorsâ second partial strike of the year
The Doctors Syndicate says that it will discuss ways to plan an escalation
New constitution raises spending on health, education and science: Moussa
Moussa also said it provides equal opportunities for women regarding all rights and obligations
New minimum wage costs and allocations announced
The Ministry of Finance releases a report detailing the costs and distribution of the minimum wage over about 4.83 million workers
Doctorsâ Syndicate will protect striking doctors
The doctors have announced the protocol for their strike scheduled for Wednesday
Ministry of Health announces state of emergency after freezing assets of NGOs
The ministry says it is able to compensate for halted NGO health services
Ministers announce final draft of law for medical professionals
Doctors have been holding negotiations with the ministers of health and finance this week
Doctors negotiate with ministers
Negotiations are expected to be completed by Tuesday
Clashes erupt during Morsi supportersâ protests
37 injured as the protesters rally in support of the 2012 constitution
Brotherhood sustains significant losses in Doctors Syndicate Elections
Independent Movement members won 11 of 12 contested seats on the syndicate’s board
Fight for Moâawad Adelâs health continues
Adel was assisting at a field hospital in Mohamed Mahmoud Street when he was shot in the head
Egypt hosts first annual forum on womenâs health
The first annual forum on womenâs health aims to encourage women to get regular checkups
A bad environment negatively affects childrenâs health
By Dr Cesar Chelala Millions of children die every year as a result of environment-related diseases. Their deaths could be prevented by using low-cost and sustainable tools and strategies for improving the environment. A World Health Organization (WHO) study showed that 13 million deaths worldwide could be prevented by improving the environment. In some countries, …
A tragic legacy of Afghanistanâs war
By Dr. CĂ©sar Chelala The revelation that the number of opium-addicted Afghan children has reached new highs is a sad, unintended consequence of the war in that country. It dramatically illustrates how adult war games can doom generations of children to a miserable life. It is one of the tragic legacies of a disastrous war. …
Forensics puts sit-insâ dispersal death toll at 533
Forensics Authority says there was insufficient room at state morgue to accommodate all bodies from the Rabaa dispersal
Stallions seek to find the athlete inside of you
Exercise group focused on fitness and team spirit to bring the best out of their clients
Deputy PM meets head of Families of Martyrs Support Council
Sunday meeting to ensure support