Egypt's Health Ministry announced that the presidential initiative for women's health has recorded 65,631,912 visits for screening and awareness since its launch in July 2019 through November 2025. These visits include first-time, follow-up, and walk-in sessions, focusing on early detection of cancer and non-communicable diseases. The ministry urged women to undergo regular check-ups to reduce burdens on patients and the state.
On Saturday, Egypt's Health Ministry revealed achievements of the presidential initiative for women's health, launched in July 2019. Spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar stated that the total visits reached 65,631,912, broken down into 23,137,079 first-time visits, 29,167,082 follow-ups, and 13,327,750 walk-ins. Abdel Ghaffar emphasized regular check-ups, noting that early breast tumor detection eases burdens on patients and the state via free protocols matching global standards.
Some 872,423 women visited hospitals for advanced tests, with free services available at 3,663 health units and 102 hospitals handling diagnostics. Women can inquire via the 15335 hotline. The initiative provides free breast cancer treatment at 14 ministry centers and 14 affiliated with the Supreme Council of University Hospitals, now being equipped as oncology research hubs.
Aimed at women over 18, the program screens for non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, while raising awareness on risks, reproductive health, and family planning. Executive director Hatem Amin reported detecting 36,048 breast cancer cases, performing 481,422 mammograms, and collecting 55,420 samples for testing, with confirmed cases receiving free care. Additionally, 152,846 women were screened at primary clinics using mobile units, which conducted 60,574 scans. Treatment is monitored through health insurance or at state expense, with 30,098 medical staff trained and 31,783 inquiry calls received.
