Health & Fitness
Egypt has 8th highest rate of diabetes
September 19, 2013
Egypt has 8th highest rate of diabetes
The rates of diabetes in Egypt has significantly increased exceeding international rates, according to the participants in the 4th Arab…
Health Ministry declares state of emergency to face coronavirus
September 17, 2013
Health Ministry declares state of emergency to face coronavirus
The Health Ministry will launch a public awareness campaign about the coronavirus ahead of the upcoming Hajj season to Saudi Arabia. Amr…
Medical convoys in villages to detect breast tumors
July 29, 2013
Medical convoys in villages to detect breast tumors
The Beni Suef branch of the National Council for Women, in collaboration with the Health Ministry, has sent medical convoys…
Fitness packaged: CrossFit in Egypt to change lives
March 3, 2013
Fitness packaged: CrossFit in Egypt to change lives
This piece was originally published in Egypt Independent's weekly - See more at: https://www.egyptindependent.com/news/world-their-backyard-children-ard-al-lewa-learn-about-differences-through-safarni#sthash.ZXGUUsHC.dpuf With its strong presence in the…
Poor healthcare, surgical malpractice causing incontinence in women
February 4, 2013
Poor healthcare, surgical malpractice causing incontinence in women
One day, Ne’ma Barbary, 27, woke up to learn that she could no longer control herself when she went to…
A little help from your friends
January 20, 2013
A little help from your friends
You’ve got new workout clothes and a new gym membership, and one day you wake up and get out of…
Pick up your speed: Cairo Runners have the city on its feet
January 17, 2013
Pick up your speed: Cairo Runners have the city on its feet
Whether you are a marathon professional or a casual runner, put on your sneakers, roll up your sleeves and hit…
Take a walk: A quick-paced daily walk could be a lifesaver for your health
January 14, 2013
Take a walk: A quick-paced daily walk could be a lifesaver for your health
It’s stressful handling multiple priorities and trying to fit exercise into your busy schedule. Fortunately, all you may need to…
A place for women and children: Doctors Without Borders opens rural health clinic in Abu Elian
December 7, 2012
A place for women and children: Doctors Without Borders opens rural health clinic in Abu Elian
With low expenditures on public health services and ineffective national health insurance, the poor are trapped between two equally bitter…
Tabibi 24/7: Pediatric care delivered to your doorstep
November 28, 2012
Tabibi 24/7: Pediatric care delivered to your doorstep
Anyone who lives in Cairo is plagued with the dilemma of Thursday night illnesses. Doctors rarely have clinic hours on…