UNICEF kicks off annual breastfeeding week
CAIRO: More than 120 countries will mark World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to 7, in a bid to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world.…
Egypt to crack down on illegal drug ads
CAIRO: Egyptian Prosecutor General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud approved Minister of Health Hatem El-Gabaly's request to crack down on media outlets that promote medical or beauty products not certified by the…
Foot-long baby croc causes scare in the air
CAIRO: An official at Cairo airport says a foot-long baby crocodile wriggled out of a passenger s hand luggage and caused panic on a flight from the United Arab Emirates.Terrified…
Protesting specialists say ministry decision eliminates their role
CAIRO: Legal specialists were outraged at a Ministry of Justice decision to bypass their role in agricultural land misdemeanor's cases in Sharqeya.The ministry's decision allows judges to rule in such…
Typhoid cases in Egypt reach 164
CAIRO: Typhoid cases in Qaliubiya reached 164 on Saturday in two of the governorate's villages.Nasr El-Sayed, assistant health minister for preventative medicine, said that all patients are undergoing treatment in…
Hamdy reelected Ahly chairman
CAIRO: Hassan Hamdy was reelected Friday to another four-year term as the chairman of Al-Ahly Club, beating his closest rival by a large margin of votes. This is Hamdy's third…
Zamalek held by Gouna in friendly
CAIRO: Zamalek have played out a goalless draw with newly-promoted Gouna, in preparation for the Egyptian Premier League start next week.The game that took place at Helmi Zamora Stadium in…
Mido joins Zamalek on loan
CAIRO: Ahmed "Mido Hossam has joined Zamalek on a season-long loan from English Championship side Middlesbrough, with a view to a permanent move. Chairman Mamdouh Abbas exerted lots of efforts…