Health News
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Egypt likely to raise prices of 1,600 pharmaceutical products
The authority could approve increasing the prices of around 600 products within the fourth quarter of this year.
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Healthcare authority, Siemens Co in talks over health services
Sobki said cooperation with Siemens Health Care will include holding training courses for doctors, radiographers and medical device engineers.
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Drug prices in Egypt spike by 25%-30%: pharma division head
Eighty to 100 pharmaceutical companies applied to the Egyptian Drugs Authority (EDA) to increase the price of medicines by an average of 25-30 percent
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Government announces LE7 billion will be provided to meet Egypt’s medicine shortages
The meeting highlighted the package of measures taken to ensure the availability of various types of medicines and pharmaceutical products.
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Pharma companies petition for additional medicine price hike after fuel price increase
Pharmaceutical companies continue to grapple with rising transportation costs, prompted by the recent increase in fuel prices.
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Is the Coronavirus back in Egypt?
Hosni said that viruses and bacteria are present in the air in general and have nothing to do with the coronavirus.
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Health Minister announces that Egypt’s drug shortage crisis will end in 2-3 months
Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar announced on Tuesday that the medicine shortage crisis in Egypt will end within 2-3 months.
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Financial Regulatory approves capital increase for Memphis Pharmaceutical
Memphis is one of the oldest pharmaceutical and chemical companies in the Middle East and has been in the market since 1940.
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Egypt’s medicine shortage will be resolved by end of July
He also commented on the Egyptian Drug Authority’s (EDA) decision to raise drug prices by 25 percent to 50 percent and the shortage of drugs.
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Pharmaceutical market in Egypt: Severe shortage vs price spikes
These increases are expected to continue because some companies are halting production until the prices of medics are adjusted.
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Egyptian Drug Authority launches service for inquires on drug availability
It provides information about the drug that the patient is searching for, and then the relevant department of the EDA responds to the person.
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Health Minister announces drug shortage in Egypt will end soon
Egyptian Health Minister Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar on Saturday announced that the country’s drug shortage will be resolved within several weeks time.
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Egyptian Drug Authority explains digital medicine leaflets project
The new digital medicine leaflets project will allow for trading pharmaceutical leaflets electronically, utilizing QR codes on packages.
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Egypt's medical city to launch in 2025
This ambitious project aims to revolutionize healthcare delivery, combining modern infrastructure, advanced medical facilities, and sustainablity.
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Health Ministry: Providing Free Medical Services to 177,000 Citizens
32,215 lab tests were performed in May and 964 citizens were referred to hospital for surgery.
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Egypt signs agreements with medical assistance providers
The Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA) has signed cooperation agreements with two assistance firms to promote medical tourism in the country.
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Health Ministry receives about 50 million visits as part of Egyptian Women’s Health Initiative
Abdel-Ghaffar urged women to periodically check on their health through the services provided through the initiative.
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Egypt to Launch Electronic Platform for Medical Tourism
The platform, set to launch soon, is geared towards facilitating medical treatments and hospitalization for tourists.
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Egypt's Sovereign Fund secures 20% ownership in Care Pharmacies
As part of this deal, the Sovereign Fund has gained ownership of 45 pharmacies, which make up a significant portion of the total 220 branches.
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Egypt's efforts to ensure fair drug pricing
Egypt is taking significant steps to regulate its pharmaceutical sector. These efforts are poised to bring about greater transparency, and fairness.