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Pink October: a free check-up at the nearest health unit – why early detection is changing the fate of Egyptian women
“Nothing hurts” is no reason to put it off. Since July 2019, Egypt's health units have opened their doors free of charge to every woman aged 18 and over, and by June 2026 the share of cases caught at a late stage had fallen from 60% to 19.5%. We explain what happens at the unit, which signs call for a visit, and why fear and stigma keep delaying this check-up.
October 2, 2026 · 7 min read
On World Heart Day: How to Spot Angina and a Heart Attack in Time, and What to Do First
A man in his fifties puts the heaviness in his chest down to "heartburn" from a heavy dinner and postpones the hospital until morning. On World Heart Day we explain the difference between angina, a heart attack, cardiac arrest and stroke, the warning signs listed by the World Health Organization, including how they differ in women, and what to do in the first minutes: call 123, which is free, sit down, and do not drive.
September 29, 2026 · 7 min read
Mental Health Is Not a Luxury: When Does Sadness Become an Illness, and Where Can You Find Help Without Stigma?
Caught between "man up" and "you just need more faith," people living with depression and anxiety wither in silence. A practical guide that separates passing sadness from an illness that requires treatment, explains the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist, and maps out the road to help in Egypt — in words that open the door instead of slamming it shut.
August 31, 2026 · 7 min read
Know Your Number: A Practical Guide to Understanding Blood Pressure, Measuring It at Home and Taming It
High blood pressure neither hurts nor warns you, yet it quietly wears down the heart and the kidneys. In this guide: what 120/80 actually means, the right way to measure at home and the mistakes people make, proven steps to tame it from your kitchen, your feet and your medicine, plus a one-week measurement chart to take to your doctor.
August 24, 2026 · 7 min read
100 Million Healthy Lives: How Egypt Screened a Nation and Why It Mattered
In 2018 Egypt launched '100 Million Healthy Lives', offering every adult a free test for hepatitis C plus blood pressure, blood sugar and obesity checks. How one of history's largest screening campaigns worked, what it found, and why mass screening changes public health.
August 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Beating the Heat: Recognising and Preventing Heatstroke in Egypt's Summer
Heatstroke is a medical emergency that kills quickly but is almost entirely preventable. A practical guide to recognising the danger signs and protecting outdoor workers and the elderly through Egypt's long, scorching summers.
August 18, 2026 · 5 min read
How Egypt Beat Hepatitis C: The World's Largest Screening and Cure Campaign
Egypt once had the highest hepatitis C infection rate in the world. Within a few years it became a global public health success story. This is the story of the '100 Million Healthy Lives' campaign — how free testing and treatment reached tens of millions of Egyptians, earning the country a first-of-its-kind recognition from the World Health Organization.
August 18, 2026 · 8 min read
Diabetes in Egypt: A Silent Epidemic That Can Be Pushed Back
Millions of Egyptians live with diabetes, and many do not even know they have it. This guide explains the risk factors, the early warning signs, and the simple, evidence-based steps that protect you and your family.
August 18, 2026 · 7 min read