The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population has announced that 20,967,147 citizens have been screened nationwide under the presidential initiative for the early detection and treatment of chronic diseases and kidney disorders since its launch in September 2021. The milestone highlights the government&rsquo;s efforts to expand preventive healthcare and provide free medical services to citizens across the country.
Nationwide Coverage and Target Groups
Dr Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar, the ministry&rsquo;s official spokesperson, said the initiative operates through 3,601 primary healthcare units across all governorates. It mainly targets citizens aged over 40, as well as younger adults 18 and above who have a family history of chronic diseases, aiming to ensure early detection and timely treatment.
Comprehensive Health Screening
The programme includes tests for blood pressure, random and glycated blood sugar, cholesterol levels, kidney function, and body mass index. It also provides awareness sessions on risk factors and follow-up programmes based on screening results to help prevent disease progression.
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Free Treatment and Specialist Referrals
Patients diagnosed with hypertension or diabetes receive free monthly medication at participating healthcare units. Cases requiring specialised care are referred to hospitals for state-funded treatment, a step the ministry says helps reduce the risk of complications such as chronic kidney failure.
Evidence-Based Practices and Training
The initiative follows global medical guidelines developed in cooperation with the World Health Organization. Medical teams also receive continuous training in the early detection of kidney disease, while confirmed cases are referred to hospitals for comprehensive treatment.
Dr Abdel-Ghaffar urged citizens with hypertension, diabetes, or a family history of chronic disease to visit the nearest healthcare unit to benefit from the free services. He stressed that early detection remains key to preventing serious complications, adding that expanding preventive healthcare continues to be a priority for the government.
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