public health
Ebola virus now squeezed into ‘corner’ of DR Congo: WHO
World
October 10, 2019
Ebola virus now squeezed into ‘corner’ of DR Congo: WHO
Efforts to halt an Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo have made “significant progress”, with the virus now…
Governor files legal measures against school for schoolyard beheading of sacrifice
Egypt
August 11, 2019
Governor files legal measures against school for schoolyard beheading of sacrifice
Governor of Qalyubiya Alaa Marzouk decided to file legal measures on Sunday against an Egyptian national on charges that the defendant…
McDonald’s unveils plan for cutting antibiotics in beef
Food
December 12, 2018
McDonald’s unveils plan for cutting antibiotics in beef
McDonald’s announced a plan on Tuesday for a phased reduction of antibiotics in beef, expanding a health-oriented reform to…
Gov’t to adopt law banning live poultry distribution
Egypt
November 18, 2018
Gov’t to adopt law banning live poultry distribution
The ministries of agriculture, trade and industry, supply, health, and local development have prepared mechanisms for adopting law No. 70…
Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia: study
Environment
September 19, 2018
Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia: study
Urban air pollution, mostly from vehicles, is associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to research published Wednesday.…
E-cigarettes a ‘major public health concern’: US surgeon general
Health & Fitness
December 10, 2016
E-cigarettes a ‘major public health concern’: US surgeon general
The potentially harmful health effects of heated and aerosolized constituents of e-cigarette liquid – including solvents, flavorants and toxicants –…
Over 90% of world breathing poor quality air: WHO
Environment
September 30, 2016
Over 90% of world breathing poor quality air: WHO
Nine out of 10 people globally are breathing poor quality air, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, calling for dramatic…
Food poisoning strikes 22 at famous hotel in Ras Sedr
Egypt
September 16, 2016
Food poisoning strikes 22 at famous hotel in Ras Sedr
Twenty-two people went down with food poisoning on Thursday evening after eating a meal at a famous hotel in Ras…
Egypt, Italy at odds over child seeking medical care for brother
Egypt
August 22, 2016
Egypt, Italy at odds over child seeking medical care for brother
Egypt and Italy are still working to resolve the high-profile case of a 13-year-old Egyptian boy who traveled to Italy…
Egypt cleric says too much Pokemon Go could be danger
Egypt
July 24, 2016
Egypt cleric says too much Pokemon Go could be danger
A leading Egyptian Sunni Muslim cleric has warned against the dangers of playing too much of the wildly popular mobile…