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Business
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Economy
1/27/2026 6:59:04 PM
The US Federal Reserve opened its two-day policy meeting Tuesday, poised to keep interest rates unchanged as officials gauge the health of the jobs market and try to manage stubborn inflation.
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Egypt
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Health
1/27/2026 2:08:33 PM
Egypt’s New Heliopolis Hospital is scheduled to open in January 2027 with a capacity exceeding 400 beds, Health Minister Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar said on Tuesday, adding that the ministry has begun talks with Italy’s San Donato Hospital Group to potentially manage and operate the facility.
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World
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Region
1/25/2026 3:47:10 PM
An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed one person on Sunday, the health ministry reported, continuing a pattern of ceasefire breaches in the area.
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Life & Style
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Health
1/25/2026 9:30:50 AM
The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment, federal officials said.
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Egypt
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Health
1/22/2026 2:07:26 PM
A cooperation protocol between Egypt’s Healthcare Authority (EHA) and France’s Servier will designate Al-Nasr Specialised Hospital in Port Said as a centre of excellence for paediatric oncology, with French technical and scientific support to upgrade intensive care services for children with cancer.
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World
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International
1/22/2026 11:11:00 AM
Democrats had planned to campaign in the midterm elections on affordability and health care, two issues where Americans are particularly unhappy with President Donald Trump.
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Life & Style
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City Lights
1/19/2026 10:57:17 AM
The Italian embassy in Cairo, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have launched a new three-year joint programme in Egypt aimed at improving reproductive health and addressing population growth challenges.
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Egypt
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Health
1/17/2026 10:49:12 PM
The Ministry of Health and Population has warned the public to ignore videos circulating on social media depicting individuals pouring hot liquids on their hands, as part of so-called endurance and bravery challenges or as pranks, stressing that such practices pose serious health risks.
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Egypt
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Society
1/17/2026 4:50:56 PM
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi called Pope Tawadros II on Thursday to check on his health following a recent surgical procedure, the Egyptian presidency said.
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Life & Style
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Health
1/17/2026 10:33:34 AM
Sugary drinks and alcohol are getting relatively cheaper, the World Health Organisation said, urging countries to hike taxes to reduce consumption levels and boost health funding.
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Business
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Economy
1/14/2026 4:41:45 PM
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have committed $137.5 million to two investment funds targeting Egypt’s private sector and healthcare industry, Egypt’s planning ministry said on Tuesday.
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Business
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Economy
1/14/2026 11:13:55 AM
India and Egypt are working together to support Egypt’s push for local drug manufacturing, affordable medicines, and stronger regional healthcare supply, as Indian pharmaceutical leaders explore investment and technology partnerships in the country.
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War on Gaza
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War on Gaza
1/13/2026 1:48:00 PM
Harsh winter weather has worsened an already severe humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, where Palestinians face continued Israeli strikes, widespread displacement, a collapsed healthcare system, and an ongoing blockade despite a ceasefire agreement in place since October.
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Egypt
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Health
1/12/2026 4:09:21 PM
Minister of Health Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar directed officials on Monday to prepare a plan to enlist French administrative and nursing teams from the Gustave Roussy Institute at Gustave Roussy International–Egypt, after French specialists reviewed nearly 400 cancer cases in 2025.
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Arts & Culture
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Music
1/12/2026 1:30:00 PM
Mohamed Mounir has been forced to postpone his Dubai concert scheduled for 17 January 2026 due to a sudden health setback, promising fans that a new date will be announced soon.
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Egypt
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Society
1/12/2026 12:32:42 PM
The spread of rumours in Egypt rose to 14.5 percent in 2025, up from 13.8 percent in 2024, with the economy, education, and health sectors the most frequently targeted, with the final quarter alone accounting for 39.5 percent of all misinformation during the year, the Cabinet Media Centre said in its annual report.
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World
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Region
1/11/2026 11:06:11 PM
The Israeli army carried out several strikes on southern Lebanon on Sunday, killing one person, in another violation of the ceasefire, according to Lebanese authorities.
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World
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International
1/11/2026 2:49:40 PM
Germany's health minister has rejected "baseless" claims by her US counterpart that doctors in Germany have faced legal action for issuing vaccine and mask exemptions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Sports
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World
1/10/2026 1:54:48 PM
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said he could take a controlled risk with Kylian Mbappe's fitness ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday against Barcelona, but would not be "kamikaze".
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Egypt
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Health
1/7/2026 1:29:10 PM
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population said on Wednesday it had shut down 32 unlicensed addiction treatment and psychiatric centres across four governorates as part of a nationwide campaign against illegal medical facilities.
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