The Head of Cairo’s Veterinary Directorate, Mostafa Ramadan, said on Monday that a central committee has been formed to develop mechanisms for addressing the problem of stray dogs in Egypt’s streets, whose numbers have reached 40 million.
In a phone interview with Al-Hayah TV, Ramadan added that “stray dogs will not be eradicated. They will be provided with health services and vaccinations, and after coordination with the relevant authorities in each governorate, land will be allocated for their shelter.”
Ramadan explained that some of the dogs removed from certain areas will be returned to those same areas to maintain ecological balance.
“The Egyptian Baladi dog began to appear as a result of crossbreeding between several breeds, and all street dogs are strays, not distinct breeds,” he noted.
The Cairo Governorate announced on December 9 the allocation of a 2.28-acre (approximately 9,500 square meters) plot of land east of the Autostrad Road in the Tebin district to establish a comprehensive shelter for stray dogs.
This decision comes amidst a crisis of stray dogs, which have become a daily sight on the streets.
Hospitals recorded more than 190,000 dog bite cases up to November 2025, a 25 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to data from the General Authority for Veterinary Services.
