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Mubarak doctor not informed of transfer to Tora Prison hospital
Egypt
February 7, 2012
Mubarak doctor not informed of transfer to Tora Prison hospital
Former President Hosni Mubarak’s doctor said Tuesday that no one has asked him to submit a report about Mubarak’s state…
Researchers find cancer in ancient Egyptian mummy
Health & Fitness
January 29, 2012
Researchers find cancer in ancient Egyptian mummy
A professor from American University in Cairo says discovery of prostate cancer in a 2,200-year-old mummy indicates the disease was…
12-year-old girl who blogged cancer fight has died
World
January 7, 2012
12-year-old girl who blogged cancer fight has died
A Southern California girl who became a recognized face of child cancer with a blog that chronicled her fight against…
Investigations into 28 cases of breast cancer in one village
Egypt
January 2, 2012
Investigations into 28 cases of breast cancer in one village
Red Sea Governor Mahmoud Hafez has decided to form a medical committee to investigate a complaint submitted to him by…
Food safety in Egypt: Will the new legislation bear fruit?
Environment
September 29, 2011
Food safety in Egypt: Will the new legislation bear fruit?
Food safety is a multi-layered problem involving an array of issues, whether environmental, health or economic in nature. What seems…
Asbestos, despite the ban, is killing people more than ever
Environment
September 26, 2011
Asbestos, despite the ban, is killing people more than ever
Egypt's asbestos factories were officially closed down in 2005, and yet the impact of this extremely dangerous material is being…
Egypt detains former minister over pesticides
Egypt
July 11, 2011
Egypt detains former minister over pesticides
An Egyptian investigating judge ordered a former agriculture minister detained for questioning over accusations that he allowed the import of…
Mubarak yet to be examined by German medical team, says Health Minister
Egypt
June 28, 2011
Mubarak yet to be examined by German medical team, says Health Minister
Egypt's ailing ex-President Hosni Mubarak has not yet been checked by any foreign medical teams, according to statements made by…
German team to check Mubarak for alleged cancer
Egypt
June 26, 2011
German team to check Mubarak for alleged cancer
A team of German doctors is expected to arrive to the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh to check on…
Mubarak’s lawyer: Egypt’s former president has cancer
Egypt
June 20, 2011
Mubarak’s lawyer: Egypt’s former president has cancer
Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak is suffering from cancer, his defense lawyer said on Monday, citing a medical report to…