EGYPT | Health Topics
There are multiple views on the strengths, weaknesses, and efficacy of Egypt's health care system. Below is a curated list of perspectives and insights on various topics that best illustrate the scope of debate. This information has been collected from academic, media, and industry sources from both within and outside of the country. It is not comprehensive. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and are not a reflection of the position of the Mailman School of Public Health or its faculty.
The articles are provided with the source first followed by the link to the article. All sources used for the policy library can be found under the Additional Resources tab.
Health Topics Included
COVID-19 | DISEASE & ILLNESS | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | FINANCING & PAYMENT SYSTEMS | GAPS & CHALLENGES | HEALTH DISPARITIES & MINORITY HEALTH | MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH | PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTH SYSTEM
COVID-19
The New York Times | Sisi Promised Egypt Better Health Care. Virus Exposed His True Priority
Oxford Business Group | Covid-19 And Egyptian Insurance: Why Are Insurers Cautiously Optimistic About The Future?
DISEASE & ILLNESS
The Borgen Project | The Four Common Diseases In Egypt You Need To Know
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Global Health - Egypt
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Environmentalist | Living with Pollution in Egypt
International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health | Environmental Health in Egypt
FINANCING & PAYMENT SYSTEMS
Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences | Equity of Health-Care Financing: A Progressivity Analysis For Egypt
Public Health Association | Responsiveness of The Health Insurance And Private Systems In Alexandria, Egypt
GAPS & CHALLENGES
The British Journal of General Practice | Egypt: On The Brink Of Universal Family Medicine
Oxford Business Group | A Growing Population Creates Obstacles To Improving Health Care Access In Egypt
HEALTH DISPARITIES & MINORITY HEALTH
The American University in Cairo | Influencing Policy Reforms for the Achievement of Health Equity
Research in World Economy | Health Outcome Inequities and the Health System: A Case Study of Egypt
MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
Quality in Primary Care | Experiences Of Women Using Reproductive Health Services In Egypt: One Health System In Two Governorates
PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTH SYSTEM
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