World Health Organization (WHO)
Global measles cases up 300 percent year-on-year: WHO
World
April 16, 2019
Global measles cases up 300 percent year-on-year: WHO
Measles cases rose 300 percent worldwide through the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period last year,…
Up to 500,000 displaced by southern Africa cyclone
World
March 26, 2019
Up to 500,000 displaced by southern Africa cyclone
Survivors of a cyclone that pummeled southern Africa began receiving medicine, food and tents Tuesday as floodwaters receded, while officials…
Turn down the volume: WHO takes aim at harmful smartphone use
Health & Fitness
February 13, 2019
Turn down the volume: WHO takes aim at harmful smartphone use
More than one billion young people risk damaging their hearing through excessive use of smartphones and other audio devices, the…
Egypt sees 27.8 million people screened for “100 Million Healthy Lives” initiative: Health Minister
Health & Fitness
January 26, 2019
Egypt sees 27.8 million people screened for “100 Million Healthy Lives” initiative: Health Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed reported that number of people screened as part of the “100…
6.5 million Egyptians screened for Hep C, in stage 2 of campaign: Minister
Health & Fitness
December 19, 2018
6.5 million Egyptians screened for Hep C, in stage 2 of campaign: Minister
Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed stated on Wednesday that the ministry screened 6.5 million people in…
WHO revises DR Congo Ebola risk to ‘very high’
World
September 29, 2018
WHO revises DR Congo Ebola risk to ‘very high’
The World Health Organization on Friday announced it had revised its Ebola risk assessment in the Democratic Republic of…
WHO awards Ghada Wali the Public Health Champions award
Health & Fitness
September 29, 2018
WHO awards Ghada Wali the Public Health Champions award
Ghada Wali, Minister of Social Solidarity, received the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Public Health Champions award, honoring the most…
Tahya Masr Fund aims to eliminate Hepatitis C in Egypt by 2020
Health & Fitness
August 11, 2018
Tahya Masr Fund aims to eliminate Hepatitis C in Egypt by 2020
The Tahya Masr Fund (Long Live Egypt) announced in a Friday statement that the Hepatitis C virus in Egypt…
Heat-stable drug could save thousands from post-childbirth bleeding: WHO
Science
June 28, 2018
Heat-stable drug could save thousands from post-childbirth bleeding: WHO
A new formulation of a drug to prevent excessive bleeding in women after they give birth could save thousands…
“Sekketak Khadra” initiative aims to transform Cairo into green, bike-friendly city
Environment
May 16, 2018
“Sekketak Khadra” initiative aims to transform Cairo into green, bike-friendly city
Cairo’s air has been ranked as the second most polluted in the world by the World Health Organization (WHO) on…