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Here’s how the government wants us to coexist with COVID-19

Rana Mamdouh | The government made an about-face in strategy on April 23.

20 May 2020

After spike in infections among medical staff, doctors halt work at recently designated quarantine site until demands met

"Swabs are only for those who’ll work. If you’re not going to work, go home."

18 May 2020

Coronavirus • 18 min read

How COVID-19 broke out at the National Cancer Institute

Rana Mamdouh | The institute's dean and director have given conflicting statements on the source of the outbreak.

6 April 2020

Coronavirus • 17 min read

Your guide to coronavirus in Egypt

Rana Mamdouh | Our guide to help you navigate the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt.

19 March 2020

Doctors Syndicate • 14 min read

A new healthcare system in Port Said

Mona Selim | Ultimately, the government would have to cover the health insurance costs of 30 million people

31 July 2019

blood donation • 27 min read

From the Kofta Machine to 100 Million Health Lives: Egypt’s success in stemming hepatitis C

Mohamed Ashraf Abu Emaira and Mohamed Hamama | Egypt’s journey from the spread of hepatitis C to the beginning of its decline

27 May 2019

healthcare reform • 13 min read

One resignation after another: Why are doctors disappearing from government hospitals?

Mohamed Hamama | Recent months have seen a spike in the number of Health Ministry doctors requesting unpaid leave or resigning

30 September 2018

female circumcision • 9 min read

When it’s the doctors carrying out female circumcision

Pesha Magid | In a surprise development, 2015 saw the conviction of a doctor for performing female circumcision after

6 February 2016

Health Ministry • 13 min read

An ailing healthcare system

Leyla Doss | Nadine Shams was admitted to a hospital to remove two fibroids, or benign tumours, in her uterus. Basic

30 April 2014

News

Coronavirus • 8 min read

1st quarantine hospital halts admission after more than half of staff contracts COVID-19

27 April 2020

doctor deaths • 4 min read

Angered doctors demand healthcare reform after colleague dies from meningitis

13 November 2015

Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights • 4 min read

Campaign urges Egyptians to help draft healthcare bill

24 November 2014

Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights • 2 min read

Rights group criticizes PM’s plan for free emergency medical care

21 July 2014

business • 6 min read

Economy in a week: Funds from Gulf and EU

15 December 2013