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Study warns of Hepatitis C ‘epidemic’ in Egypt
Egypt

Study warns of Hepatitis C ‘epidemic’ in Egypt

A new study released by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS) has warned of an "epidemic spread"…
Health Ministry: 7.5mn Egyptians infected with Hepatitis C
Egypt

Health Ministry: 7.5mn Egyptians infected with Hepatitis C

The Ministry of Health has announced that LE61 million was spent last month on the anti-viral drug Interferon, which is…
30,000 acres in Daqahlia irrigated with sewage
Egypt

30,000 acres in Daqahlia irrigated with sewage

Farmers from different villages of the Aga district in the Daqahlia Governorate have revealed that approximately 30,000 acres in the…
Govt takes no action as sewage empties into Nile in Gharbiya
Egypt

Govt takes no action as sewage empties into Nile in Gharbiya

Al-Masry Al-Youm has captured in pictures how tons of sewage and industrial waste from seven drainage ditches flow into the…
Fearing health impact, Shubra residents oppose oil refinery
Environment

Fearing health impact, Shubra residents oppose oil refinery

Notorious for being one of the most polluted areas in Greater Cairo, Shubra el-Kheima is on the verge of seeing…
Deaths associated with liver cancer on rise
Egypt

Deaths associated with liver cancer on rise

Egyptian Liver Cancer Association President Ashraf Omar said that the number of deaths resultant from liver cancer in Egypt had…
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