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Egyptian healthcare system under scrutiny
The Egyptian Ministry of Health defends the assessments of Egypt's healthcare system, affirming that documented data shows a significant improvement despite criticisms. They highlighted successes in health initiatives such as the "100 Million Health" campaign, which screened over 60 million citizens and provided more than 4 million free treatments, in addition to delivering over 289 million medical services since its launch. International estimates also recorded a noticeable decline in the cancer burden, with the mortality rate decreasing by 23.5% and the number of new cases dropping from 150.6 thousand to 137.4 thousand between 2022 and 2024, along with a substantial reduction in liver cancer due to efforts to combat the "C" virus. The ministry emphasized improvements in infant mortality rates and average life expectancy, while acknowledging challenges related to cardiovascular diseases. They are focused on expanding the comprehensive health insurance system, which reached 5.4 million beneficiaries by April 2026.
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