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Egypt‘s “Your Health is Happiness” Initiative Sees Meaningful Reach in mental Health and Addiction Prevention
Cairo, Egypt – july 17, 2025 – The Egyptian state’s commitment to bolstering the mental well-being and overall health of its citizens has yielded ample results through the “Your Health is Happiness” initiative. Launched in November 2024 and continuing through last June, the program has demonstrably expanded access to crucial mental health and addiction prevention services across the nation.
Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, detailed the initiative’s impact, reporting that 456,995 students benefited from addiction prevention programs within schools, facilitated by 10,417 awareness sessions. Moreover,outpatient clinics dedicated to addiction treatment saw 58,010 citizens seek services. The program also reached 898 individuals through damage units focused on opium alternatives, and 51,227 citizens participated in hospital awareness seminars. Societal awareness seminars further extended the initiative’s reach, benefiting 212,179 individuals.
Abdel Ghaffar highlighted the presidential initiative’s role in combating electronic game addiction, noting the training of 50 individuals at primary care centers. Treatment sessions are also being conducted via the national electronic platform for mental health and addiction treatment,accessible at https://mentalhealth.mohp.gov.eg/mental/web/ar.
Along with addiction services, the “Your Health is Happiness” initiative has focused on autism support. Abdel Ghaffar stated that 724 individuals received training on dealing with autism, with 13 primary care centers, out of 19 offering autism services, participating. the initiative also provided services to 48,339 individuals who sought consultations at outpatient clinics within hospitals specializing in mental health and addiction treatment.
Dr. Peter Wajih,assistant Minister for Therapeutic Affairs and supervisor of the Mental Health and Addiction Secretariat,emphasized the initiative’s multi-faceted approach. He explained that “Your Health” is designed to address the needs of diverse citizen groups, underscoring the fundamental importance of mental health for individual well-being, family cohesion, and the cultivation of healthy relationships within society.
Dr.Wissam Abu El Fotouh, head of the Central Department of Mental Health and Addiction Treatment, elaborated on the strategic integration of mental health services within primary healthcare centers. she noted that this integration considerably enhances prevention and early intervention efforts, thereby alleviating pressure on specialized hospitals and ensuring individuals receive timely support, ultimately improving their quality of life.
Dr. Wissam Aboul Fotouh also reported on the psychological screening component of the initiative, which commenced in February 2023. As of June 2025, 3,832,857 individuals have completed psychological questionnaires as part of pre-marital examinations. To bolster expertise in this area, a series of training courses were conducted in January and February 2025, involving university professors. These courses aimed to equip specialists with the skills to administer psychological questionnaires, discuss factors contributing to prosperous marriages, and address the impact of mental health and addiction on newly married couples.
