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Int'l Women's Day: Championing Egyptian women and girls in world of uncertainty

On International Women’s Day, Yves Sassenrath, UNFPA representative in Egypt, reflects upon the country’s commitment to women’s empowerment.

WHO, KS Relief to support Sudanese kidney failure patients in Egypt

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KS Relief) and the World Health Organization (WHO) signed a cooperation agreement to support Egypt’s population of Sudanese refugees suffering from kidney failure.

How to practice healthy fasting during Ramadan

While it’s safe for most people to fast, planning ahead and keeping nutrition in mind can make the month that much more meaningful, said Elfakhani, a nutrition expert at Pennsylvania State University.

Egypt has played a crucial role in the UN project on rare diseases: Minister of Health

Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, emphasized the need for global collaboration to tackle the challenges of rare diseases through early diagnosis, the development of effective treatments, securing the necessary funding, and raising awareness about these conditions.

INTERVIEW - One shot, triple protection: Poultry vaccine launched in Egypt

Ahram Online spoke to experts at the launch conference for a vaccine that protects poultry against multiple diseases with just one dose, marking a significant milestone for Egypt and the world.

Wondering if you have autism? Here are tips for adults seeking diagnosis

Here’s more information on what you should know about adult autism diagnoses.

WHO Chief: 'Now or Never' for Pandemic Accord

The head of the World Health Organization insisted it was "now or never" to strike a landmark global accord on tackling future pandemics.

WHO Facing 'New Realities' As US Withdrawal Looms

The World Health Organization wrapped up its executive board meeting, held against the backdrop of the United States -- by far its largest donor -- heading for the exit.

Scientists deplore sharp US cut in medical research funding

The US agency overseeing medical research has announced a major cut in funding to universities and research centers, a move strongly condemned by scientists and academics who say work on cancer and other diseases will suffer.

Saudi Arabia hosts 'Global Summit on Healthy Longevity'

Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing ageing research with the successful conclusion of the Global Summit on Healthy Longevity in Riyadh.

'People are going to die': USAID cuts create panic in Africa

Trump's decision to freeze foreign assistance has sent aid staff in Africa into "panic mode", with even HIV experimental treatment programmes stopped.

The oldest evidence for lead pollution comes from ancient Greece

Ancient Greece produced the earliest records of democracy, western philosophy — and, it turns out, lead pollution.

The only person in the world with a functioning pig organ is thriving after a record 2 months

An Alabama woman passed a major milestone to become the longest living recipient of a pig organ transplant with her new kidney for 61 days and counting.

AI can identify women at risk of breast cancer

AI is able to identify women who have an elevated risk of developing breast cancer several years before it is diagnosed, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said .

Egypt to host 1st conference on intersection of AI, dentistry

Egyptian Maxillofacial Radiology Alliance will host the first conference on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and dentistry on Tuesday.

Covid's origins reviewed: Lab leak or natural spillover?

Whether Covid-19 was unleashed by a laboratory mishap or spilled over from animals remains an enduring, fiercely contested mystery.

'Mighty mug': Egyptians pour millions of pounds for a cup in aid of Gaza

Egypt’s Mersal charity organization raised an unprecedented amount exceeding three million pounds through an online auction featuring a coffee mug in aid of Gaza.

Generational problem: Youth still struggling in pandemic's shadow

A review of around 40 studies across 15 countries published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour found that children had still not caught up from the significant delays in their learning.

EU unveils plan to protect hospitals from cyberattacks

The European Union (EU) has announced a bold initiative to counter the growing number of cyberattacks targeting hospitals and healthcare providers.

Surprise finding sheds light on what causes Huntington’s disease

Scientists are unraveling the mystery of what triggers Huntington’s disease, a devastating and fatal hereditary disorder that strikes in the prime of life, causing nerve cells in parts of the brain to break down and die.

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