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Egypt Hosts 10M Refugees: Sudan Crisis Drives 70% Surge

by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor
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Egypt Strains Under Refugee Influx: Healthcare and Resources Tested

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Cairo,Egypt – EgyptS healthcare system and infrastructure are facing significant challenges as the nation hosts over 10 million refugees and immigrants. Dr. Naama Abdel-Tasab of the World Health Organization highlighted that this number includes approximately one million individuals officially registered with the Commission, representing 61 nationalities. The situation has been further strained by the conflict in Sudan, which has driven over 1.5 million Sudanese refugees into Egypt as April 2023.

The influx of refugees has intensified with the recent crisis in Gaza,adding more than 100,000 people seeking refuge in Egypt. Sudanese refugees now constitute over 70% of the total refugee population in Egypt, placing immense pressure on essential services [UNHCR].

Healthcare Initiatives Launched to Support Refugees

In response to the growing needs, a support project was recently inaugurated to provide care for Sudanese patients with kidney failure in egypt. This initiative aims to alleviate some of the strain on the healthcare system and ensure that refugees receive necessary medical treatment.

Did You Know? Egypt has historically been a welcoming country for refugees, but the recent surge in numbers is unprecedented.

Challenges and Strains on Service Sectors

The massive influx of refugees presents a major challenge to Egypt’s service sectors, including healthcare, education, and housing. Resources are stretched thin, and there are concerns about the long-term impact on the country’s infrastructure.

Impact on Kidney Treatment Programs

The project to support patients with kidney failure is a crucial step in addressing the healthcare needs of the refugee population. However, more thorough solutions are needed to cope with the increasing demand for medical services.

Pro Tip: Supporting local organizations and NGOs can definitely help provide essential services to refugees and ease the burden on the Egyptian government.

Egypt’s Role in Regional Humanitarian Efforts

Egypt’s commitment to hosting refugees underscores its role as a key player in regional humanitarian efforts. Despite the challenges, the country continues to provide assistance and support to those fleeing conflict and crisis.

Refugee Group Estimated number Key Challenges
Sudanese 1,500,000+ Healthcare access, kidney failure treatment
Gazans 100,000+ Immediate medical assistance, shelter
Other Nationalities 1,000,000 (registered) Diverse needs, integration support

What long-term strategies can Egypt implement to manage the refugee crisis effectively? How can international organizations better support Egypt in providing for the needs of refugees?

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Egypt Corona Museum: WHO Responds to Claims

by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor
written by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor

Egypt’s Health System Prepared for New COVID-19 mutations, WHO Representative Asserts

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Cairo, Egypt – Dr. Naama Saeed Abed, the World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Egypt, reassured the public on Monday that the Egyptian health system is well-equipped to handle any emerging COVID-19 mutations. Her statement comes as the WHO monitors a new Omicron descendant variant,first detected in January 2025 and officially added to the global watch list on May 23,2025.

egypt’s Advanced Laboratories Ensure Rapid Detection

Dr. Abed emphasized that Egypt’s advanced reference laboratories conduct regular and precise genetic analyses, enabling the swift identification of any new viral variants entering the country. this proactive approach is crucial for effective pandemic management. According to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), genomic surveillance is a cornerstone of pandemic preparedness, allowing for early detection and characterization of emerging threats [Africa CDC].

Did You Know? The WHO classifies the new variant under “Monitoring Methods,” indicating its potential impact is still being assessed.

Mutation Concerns Addressed

Addressing concerns about mutations, Dr. Abed stated that viral mutations are a normal and expected phenomenon, not exclusive to the Coronavirus. She clarified that the real challenge arises only if a mutation renders existing vaccines ineffective. Currently,this is not the case with the Coronavirus and available vaccines continue to provide protection. The effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against new variants is continuously monitored by global health organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [CDC].

Effective Monitoring System in Place

the WHO representative highlighted the importance of a robust early monitoring system,which includes rapid case detection,isolation,contact tracing,and timely implementation of preventive measures. She expressed confidence in Egypt’s ability to manage any epidemic developments, citing the integrated system for monitoring, treatment, tracking, and rapid response as a vital safety element in the face of health emergencies.

Pro Tip: Staying informed about the latest COVID-19 variants and following public health guidelines are crucial steps in protecting yourself and your community.

Egypt’s COVID-19 Response: A Timeline

Date Event
January 2025 New Omicron descendant variant first detected.
May 23, 2025 Variant officially added to WHO’s global watch list.
June 23, 2025 WHO representative in Egypt assures public of preparedness.

Understanding Coronavirus Mutations

Viral mutations are alterations in the genetic material of a virus.These mutations can lead to the emergence of new variants, some of which might potentially be more transmissible or resistant to existing treatments. Continuous monitoring and research are essential to understand the impact of these mutations and adapt public health strategies accordingly.


What are your thoughts on the global response to emerging variants? How can individuals contribute to effective pandemic management?

Disclaimer: This article provides general details and should not be considered medical advice. Consult with a healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

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WHO Issues New Monkeypox Prevention Guidelines

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WHO Updates Guidance on MPOX Management and Prevention

BUCHAREST – May 4, 2024 – The World Health Association (WHO) has released updated guidance on the management and prevention of MPOX, formerly known as monkeypox, focusing on clinical management and updated infection prevention and control measures. These guidelines are tailored for various settings, including homes and healthcare facilities to address evolving patterns of the MPOX virus, notably after the 2022 global outbreak. The WHO aims to provide clear, authoritative, and accessible information for healthcare professionals and the public. For detailed recommendations, see below.

World Health Association Updates Global Guidance on MPOX Management and Prevention

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated recommendations for the clinical management and infection prevention control (IPC) of the MPOX virus, formerly known as monkeypox. These guidelines are designed for patients receiving care in various settings, including communities, homes, and healthcare facilities.

Did you know? MPOX was primarily reported in Central and Western Africa before 2022. A global outbreak of a new strain, Clade IIb, significantly changed the disease landscape.

The updated guidance addresses the evolving nature of MPOX, particularly following the 2022 global outbreak and subsequent outbreaks linked to new Clades IB, primarily affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring African countries.

Clinical Management Recommendations

The WHO emphasizes that the following clinical recommendations apply to all individuals with MPOX, irrespective of their care setting:

  • Breastfeeding: MFOX monkey mothers continue to breastfeed while reducing direct contact with their infected children.
  • Post-Recovery Breastfeeding: Mothers who recover from the infection of monkeys who refrain from breastfeeding and direct contact with the child, by resuming breastfeeding and direct contact with the child as soon as the injuries heal.
  • Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) for HIV-Positive individuals: A rapid start of anti -anti -virus treatment (ART) for people with MPOX infection and HIV who have not received anti -antiviral treatment before or have been exposed to long -term interruption of anti -virus.

infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Recommendations

The WHO provides specific guidance for both healthcare settings and home care:

Healthcare Settings

The organization advises that healthcare workers should use personal protective equipment (PPE) based on risk assessment:

  • Gloves
  • Medical gowns
  • Medical masks
  • Eye protection

Industrial respirators should be used when performing atmosphere generation processes and should be taken into account if the room is poorly ventilated.

Home Care

For individuals with mild symptoms being cared for at home, the WHO recommends:

  • Covering lesions.
  • Wearing a medical mask when in close proximity to others until all lesions are healed.

The WHO notes that isolation is not required for those with mild symptoms who can adhere to these measures. However, for those who cannot:

People with MPOX monkeys who cannot adhere to covering their injuries or wearing a medical mask at home.

Pro Tip: Implement environmental pollution control measures at home to minimize the spread of the virus.

managing MPOX Cases

The WHO emphasizes the importance of appropriate care based on the severity of the infection:

  • Severe Cases: If a person with monkeys infection suffers from an acute infection or is at risk of complications, his condition must be managed in a health facility and receive supportive care.
  • Mild Cases: Light and uncomplicated cases of the monkeys virus should only be managed through home care.

Target Audience for the Guidelines

The guidelines are intended for a wide range of professionals, including:

  • Public health specialists
  • Health emergency responders
  • Doctors
  • Health facility managers
  • Health and care workers
  • infection prevention and control specialists

The guidance is relevant across various healthcare settings, including:

  • Genital health services
  • Maternity services
  • Pediatrics
  • Obstetrics
  • Gynecology
  • Acute care facilities

Background on MPOX

The WHO initially published temporary guidelines on MPOX in 2022. As then, the virus has continued to evolve, leading to changes in the disease outbreak patterns. Before 2022, MPOX was primarily reported in Central and Western Africa. However, in 2022, a global outbreak of the new dynasty of the Clade IIB Monkey Virus was announced, affecting numerous countries.

Following this, outbreaks linked to the new Clades and IB primarily affected the Democratic republic of the Congo and neighboring African countries.

The increase in MPOX cases in Africa and the discovery of the new Clade IB outside the continent prompted the Director-General of the WHO to declare a state of public health emergency of international importance in August 2024, highlighting the threat of the epidemic and the large-scale transmission of MPXV.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is MPOX?
MPOX, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease that can cause a range of symptoms, including a characteristic rash.
Who should use these guidelines?
These guidelines are for healthcare professionals, public health specialists, and anyone involved in the care of MPOX patients.
What PPE should healthcare workers use?
Healthcare workers should use gloves, medical gowns, medical masks, and eye protection based on risk assessment.
Do people with mild MPOX need to isolate at home?
People with mild symptoms who can cover their lesions and wear a mask do not need to isolate.
Can mothers with MPOX breastfeed?
The WHO recommends that mothers with MPOX continue to breastfeed while minimizing direct contact with their infected children.
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World Health Day in Afghanistan: 18 Million People Depend on Health Aid – WHO
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World Health Day in Afghanistan: 18 Million People Depend on Health Aid – WHO

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Kabul (agencies)

On World Health Day yesterday, the World Health Organization reported that 18 million people in Afghanistan depend on health aid.
The organization added that access to quality health care remains a fundamental challenge in Afghanistan, according to the Afghan Khaama Press news agency. The organization emphasized equitable access to health services in Afghanistan, by publishing a video clip.
On World Health Day, the organization highlighted citizens’ awareness of health rights, including the right to receive safe, high-quality care, privacy protection, and information about treatment. The World Health Organization celebrates World Health Day, on April 7, under the slogan “My health, my right.”
The organization said that given the need for millions of health assistance, ensuring a health care system for all citizens is essential.
Earlier, the World Health Organization launched a new distress call stressing the critical importance of intensifying investment in the provision of health care services in Afghanistan, especially in areas that lack adequate services, and whose health care infrastructure suffers from a severe lack of resources and is still at risk. Due to the continuing humanitarian crisis.
Natural disasers
Following decades of instability, exacerbated by severe drought and natural disasters, Afghanistan is currently facing a protracted humanitarian crisis, with millions of people living in poverty or without access to health care and food, putting them at severe risk of malnutrition and disease outbreaks.
Women and girls are even more severely affected, as they face increasing barriers to accessing health care services due to the ban on their education and entry into the workforce.

#million #Afghans #depend #health #aid
2024-04-07 22:50:13

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World Health Organization Warns of Imminent Catastrophe in Occupied Palestinian Territories
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World Health Organization Warns of Imminent Catastrophe in Occupied Palestinian Territories

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Dr. Rick Pepperkorn, WHO representative in the occupied Palestinian territories, said during a video press conference that as the war enters its fifth month, the World Health Organization is deeply concerned about the unimaginable catastrophe that could be caused by the potential expansion of military operations in Rafah. Right now, 1.5 million people are crammed there and have nowhere safe to go. Fear and panic dominate society, and it shows on everyone’s faces. Everywhere our team goes, people have the same two questions: What can we do, and where do we go?

We warn that a new wave of displacement and additional infections will have dire consequences for people’s health and mental well-being and will increase the burden of trauma on the already faltering health system – pushing it to the brink of collapse.

Currently, there are only three partially functioning hospitals in Rafah, supplemented by three field hospitals totaling only 450 beds. This number pales in comparison to the needs.

He said hospitals were overcrowded and short of supplies. Health workers are exhausted, and many are isolated from their families. Some say their families only receive updates about their safety from the news.

Repeated access restrictions and refusals continue to hamper the delivery of much-needed humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. The World Health Organization and the United Nations stand ready to help, but we need sustainable guarantees of access and safety. Without it, humanitarian operations, already struggling to stay afloat, could grind to a halt.

From November to February 9, about 40% of WHO missions to the North were facilitated. The rest were rejected, hindered or postponed. About 45% of it has been facilitated to the south. Even if an immediate ceasefire is not reached, humanitarian corridors are urgently needed to continue providing vital aid.

Continuing attacks on health care facilities are exacerbating the crisis. Since October 7, the World Health Organization has documented 378 attacks in the Gaza Strip. About 70 health workers remain in detention. The World Health Organization is deeply concerned about their safety and well-being.

The evolving situation at Nasser Medical Complex is alarming. The hospital has reportedly been under siege since 6 February, and at least ten civilians have been killed. The northern gate of the hospital was demolished and its supply and equipment warehouses were destroyed due to the hostilities. Civilians taking shelter in the hospital were asked to evacuate. There are reportedly about 402 patients inside. Access to the hospital remains impeded, and there is no safe passage for those in need. We have had two WHO missions rejected in the past four days and we have lost contact with hospital staff. Our last visit to Nasser was on January 29th. We’ve seen before how depriving hospitals of resources and access can cut off life-saving services. Nasser is considered the backbone of the health system in southern Gaza. It must be protected. Humanitarian access must be allowed. Hospitals must be protected so they can perform their life-saving function. They must not be militarized or attacked.

He added that there are only 11 hospitals that are partially operating (5 in the north, 6 in the south), 3 are operating slightly, and 22 are not operating. All hospitals are short of supplies.

At Gaza European Hospital, our team met a 7-year-old girl in need of medical evacuation. She suffered from 75% burns, and was unable to obtain painkillers due to the lack of morphine and analgesics in the hospital.

In Al-Aqsa Hospital, 20-30% of patients were unable to leave because they had no safe place to go. Health workers also told our team that many patients underwent unnecessary amputations as they could not be referred for specialized surgeries outside Gaza. According to the Ministry of Health, at least 1,500 amputations have been performed in Gaza since the beginning of the war.

He stressed that there is a need for organized, safe and sustainable transportation of patients to Egypt and perhaps to other locations across Egypt. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 8,000 people need medical referrals out of Gaza – 6,000 of them related to war injuries and 2,000 related to other medical conditions. Since the beginning of the war, only 1,243 patients have been transferred out of Gaza (798 wounded and 445 sick), in addition to 1,025 companions.

2024-02-14 23:26:00

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World Health Organization faces severe challenges in supporting Gaza health system
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World Health Organization faces severe challenges in supporting Gaza health system

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Amal Allam wrote Thursday, February 1, 2024 01:39 AM

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, said in a statement that the World Health Organization still faces severe challenges in supporting the health system and health workers in Gaza, and as of today, there are more than 100,000 Gazans either dead, injured or missing. They were presumed dead, and the World Health Organization had great difficulty even reaching hospitals in southern Gaza.

Intense fighting has been reported near hospitals in Khan Yunis, severely hampering the access of patients, health workers and supplies to health facilities.

During a United Nations mission last Monday, the World Health Organization delivered medical supplies to the Nasser Medical Complex, and other missions to deliver fuel and food were rejected. Despite the challenges, the Nasser Hospital continues to provide health services, but also at a reduced capacity, and the hospital operates with one ambulance. Donkey carts are used to transport patients.

The Director-General of the World Health Organization added: “Yesterday we made another attempt to deliver food to Nasser, but due to the delay about 500 meters from the checkpoint, the food was taken from the trucks by the crowds, who are also in desperate need of food,” adding: “Our teams on the ground have reported increasing food shortages for medical staff and patients, as only one meal is provided per day,” stressing that the risk of famine is high and increasing every day as hostilities continue and humanitarian access is restricted.

The Director-General of the World Health Organization stressed: “Every person our teams speak to is asking for food and water. The decisions taken by various countries to stop funding to UNRWA, which is the largest supplier of humanitarian aid in this crisis, will have catastrophic consequences for the people of Gaza.”

He said: “No other entity has the capacity to provide the scale and scope of assistance that the 2.2 million people in Gaza urgently need, and we demand that these announcements be reconsidered. We continue to call for safe access for humanitarian workers and supplies, and we continue to demand the release of the hostages.” We continue to call for the protection of healthcare, and not to attack or militarize it. We continue to call for a ceasefire.”

He added: “The Executive Council of the World Health Organization met last week to discuss many aspects of the organization’s work, and among other issues, the Council reviewed the WHO’s global strategic plan for the next four years, and approved the first investment round for the World Health Organization, which we will hold later in the year.” This year, it aims to generate more predictable, flexible and sustainable funding for the work of the World Health Organization.

He continued: “Member States also discussed the World Health Organization’s work in health emergencies, including pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, and expressed their strong support for the Pandemic Agreement and amendments to the International Health Regulations, and stressed the urgency of concluding negotiations in a timely manner for the World Health Assembly.” In May of this year, it is crucial that member states adhere to this deadline.”

The Director-General of the World Health Organization confirmed: “Yesterday, a group of more than 40 global health leaders published an open letter calling on world leaders to show leadership, urgency and commitment to conclude an agreement on the pandemic that goes beyond business as usual. I echo this call, one of the main purposes of the agreement is to improve access.” “During the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization established COVAX and the Coronavirus Technology Access Pool, or C-TAP, to facilitate the exchange of intellectual property, knowledge and innovations.”

He added: “COVAX was closed at the end of last year, and today we are pleased to announce that C-TAP will become the Health Technology Access Pool, HTAP, with a broader mission to expand access to life-saving tools for coronavirus and other priority diseases. We are also pleased to announce that the organization The World Health and Medicines Patent Pool has agreed a licensing agreement with SD Biosensor to acquire the rights, know-how and materials necessary to manufacture its rapid diagnostic technology.”

Last week, the Executive Board also discussed WHO’s work in the field of noncommunicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer.

One of the most important measures that countries can take to prevent these diseases is to eliminate the things that cause them, including tobacco and trans fats.

Industrially produced trans fats are used in many food products. It has no known health benefits, but it carries significant health risks.

He added that 5 years ago, the World Health Organization launched a campaign to remove industrially produced trans fats from the global food supply.

So far, 53 countries have implemented best practice policies, including bans or restrictions on trans fats, and three more are on the way. However, introducing policy is one thing. Implementing it is another thing.

So, last year, WHO launched a process to identify countries that go beyond simply introducing policies to monitoring and enforcing them.

The Director-General of the World Health Organization confirmed: “On Monday, we verified the health of the first five countries that lead the world in implementing their policies on eliminating trans fats: Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.”

2024-01-31 23:39:00

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