By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
DailynewsegyptDailynewsegypt
  • Home
  • Business
    BusinessShow More
    As Egypt decides to establish tourist chambers, federation, what is in it for tourism industry?
    As Egypt decides to establish tourist chambers, federation, what is in it for tourism industry?
    June 6, 2023
    FRA extends deadline for electing Egyptian federation for securities’ board for 3 months
    FRA extends deadline for electing Egyptian federation for securities’ board for 3 months
    June 6, 2023
    New MoU signed to develop SMEs in industrial zone in East Port Said
    New MoU signed to develop SMEs in industrial zone in East Port Said
    June 6, 2023
    CI Capital records revenues of EGP 1.6bn in 1Q 2023
    CI Capital records revenues of EGP 1.6bn in 1Q 2023
    June 6, 2023
    International Conference of Institute of National Planning discusses various types of governance
    International Conference of Institute of National Planning discusses various types of governance
    June 6, 2023
  • Politics
    PoliticsShow More
    Arab League calls on Security Council to shoulder its responsibilities, oblige Israel to end occupation
    Arab League calls on Security Council to shoulder its responsibilities, oblige Israel to end occupation
    June 5, 2023
    Institute of Diplomatic Studies holds training course for diplomats from South Sudan
    Institute of Diplomatic Studies holds training course for diplomats from South Sudan
    June 5, 2023
    Al-Sisi participates in African meeting on mediation in Russian-Ukrainian crisis
    Al-Sisi participates in African meeting on mediation in Russian-Ukrainian crisis
    June 5, 2023
    Washington, Riyadh call for new ceasefire agreement in Sudan
    Washington, Riyadh call for new ceasefire agreement in Sudan
    June 5, 2023
    Ugandan president says 54 peacekeepers killed in Somalia deadly attack
    Ugandan president says 54 peacekeepers killed in Somalia deadly attack
    June 5, 2023
  • Interviews
    InterviewsShow More
    EFG Finance to launch unified platform gathering all its financing services: Alaa Al-Afifi
    EFG Finance to launch unified platform gathering all its financing services: Alaa Al-Afifi
    May 31, 2023
    I changed my artistic path to create ‘state of wonder’: Tarek Lotfi
    I changed my artistic path to create ‘state of wonder’: Tarek Lotfi
    May 25, 2023
    I adore Ramadan drama, ‘Telt Al-Talata’ series achieved great success: Ghada Abdel Razek
    I adore Ramadan drama, ‘Telt Al-Talata’ series achieved great success: Ghada Abdel Razek
    May 8, 2023
    We aim to establish Egypt as nearshore centre for Software AG for MET region: Rami Kichli
    We aim to establish Egypt as nearshore centre for Software AG for MET region: Rami Kichli
    April 29, 2023
    Egypt-Spain relations witness remarkable development in recent years: Spanish ambassador in Cairo
    Egypt-Spain relations witness remarkable development in recent years: Spanish ambassador in Cairo
    April 18, 2023
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
Reading: COVID-19 fatalities among Egyptian doctors reach 60 
Share
Notification
Latest News
As Egypt decides to establish tourist chambers, federation, what is in it for tourism industry?
As Egypt decides to establish tourist chambers, federation, what is in it for tourism industry?
Tourism
FRA extends deadline for electing Egyptian federation for securities’ board for 3 months
FRA extends deadline for electing Egyptian federation for securities’ board for 3 months
Business
New MoU signed to develop SMEs in industrial zone in East Port Said
New MoU signed to develop SMEs in industrial zone in East Port Said
Business
CI Capital records revenues of EGP 1.6bn in 1Q 2023
CI Capital records revenues of EGP 1.6bn in 1Q 2023
Business
International Conference of Institute of National Planning discusses various types of governance
International Conference of Institute of National Planning discusses various types of governance
Business
Aa
Aa
DailynewsegyptDailynewsegypt
  • Home
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Interviews
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Home
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Interviews
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2023 DNE News. All Rights Reserved.
Dailynewsegypt > Blog > Egypt > COVID-19 fatalities among Egyptian doctors reach 60 
EgyptPolitics

COVID-19 fatalities among Egyptian doctors reach 60 

Fatma Lotfi
Last updated: 2020/06/13 at 8:39 PM
By Fatma Lotfi 3 Min Read
Share
Coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic in Egypt
SHARE

The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) fatalities among Egypt’s doctors has reached 60, with 454 confirmed infections so far. 

Talking to Daily News Egypt on Saturday, Egyptian Medical Syndicate (EMS) council member Dr Ibrahim El-Zayat said a 6th year medical student is among those who have died of the virus. The student, identified as Mohamed Ashraf Al-Jamal, had been attending the Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST). 

Al-Jamal had volunteered to work at the Khanka Mental Health Hospital in Qaliubiya governorate. He contracted the virus and had self-isolated until his condition worsened, El-Zayat said, and then he was transferred to a quarantine hospital.

Dr Yousry Kamel, Deputy Director at the National Heart Institute, is another healthcare professional who contracted the virus nearly three weeks ago. He later died from coronavirus-related complications.

Dr Salem Khalil, Professor of Pathology at Zagazig University, Dr Raafat El-Kady, General Surgery Consultant in Aswan, Dr George Attia Habib, a Pediatric Consultant in Cairo, Dr Sayed Nady in Minya, and Dr Ezzat Fahmy Salib, and Anesthesia Specialist in Banha, have also died.


The EMS has, on several occasions, requested official statements from the Ministry of Health regarding deaths and infections among doctors, but received no answer, El-Zayat said.

He added that the EMS and its sub-unions in governorates across Egypt have set up teams to document infections and deaths. 

“The total number that we release is real, but it could be incomplete as there could be colleagues we have not reached,” El-Zayat said.

Last week, the EMS asked Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Health Hala Zayed to “take maximum preventive measures and the highest infection control standards at hospitals after the increase in deaths and infections among doctors.” 

The EMS has also called for a reduction in crowding in reception areas at quarantine, and fever and chest hospitals. This would be in addition to providing healthcare workers with personal protection equipment (PPE), whilst excusing elderly and pregnant medical workers from direct contact with coronavirus patients. The syndicate also asked for those healthcare professionals with chronic illnesses to also be excused.

The EMS called for reconsideration in the conditions of residences assigned to medical workers, and to ensure safe distances between beds. This move would avoid housing units turning to a source of infection among health care workers.  

Earlier in May, the Ministry of Health announced the allocation of 20 beds at each quarantine hospital across the country to healthcare sector workers. The move followed the EMS calls for medical workers to be allocated quarantine facilities in light of their frontline role in battling the coronavirus.

The ministry also announced it will expand PCR tests and other tests for medical workers.

 

You Might Also Like

Arab League calls on Security Council to shoulder its responsibilities, oblige Israel to end occupation

Institute of Diplomatic Studies holds training course for diplomats from South Sudan

Al-Sisi participates in African meeting on mediation in Russian-Ukrainian crisis

Washington, Riyadh call for new ceasefire agreement in Sudan

Al Baraka Bank launches ‘Ezdihar’ programme for SMEs finance

TAGGED: COVID-19, Egyptian doctors
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print
By Fatma Lotfi
A journalist in DNE's politics section with more than six years of experience in print and digital journalism, focusing on local political issues, terrorism and human rights. She also writes features on women issues and culture.
Previous Article Central Bank of Egypt CBE Daily News Egypt Emerging markets experience sharpest capital outflow in March since 2008: CBE
Next Article EIB approves €7.5bn global financing as part of pandemic response
Ad image
Ad image

Stay Connected

Facebook Like
Twitter Follow
Instagram Follow
Youtube Subscribe

Latest News

As Egypt decides to establish tourist chambers, federation, what is in it for tourism industry?
As Egypt decides to establish tourist chambers, federation, what is in it for tourism industry?
Tourism
FRA extends deadline for electing Egyptian federation for securities’ board for 3 months
FRA extends deadline for electing Egyptian federation for securities’ board for 3 months
Business
New MoU signed to develop SMEs in industrial zone in East Port Said
New MoU signed to develop SMEs in industrial zone in East Port Said
Business
CI Capital records revenues of EGP 1.6bn in 1Q 2023
CI Capital records revenues of EGP 1.6bn in 1Q 2023
Business
//
Egypt’s only independent daily newspaper in English. Discuss the country’s latest with the paper’s reporters, editors, and other readers.

Quick Link

  • Home
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Interviews
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

© 2023 DNE News. All Rights Reserved.

Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc..

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?