Egypt to train 20 Palestine doctors yearly – ministry

Egypt has taken a remarkable step towards supporting Palestinian healthcare by starting an initiative to train 20 Palestinian doctors annually in specialised fields, following President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s directives, the Ministry of Health and Population announced on Wednesday.

Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar further added that this step aims to address the urgent need for specialised medical professionals in Palestine and reinforce the healthcare system in the region.

Egypt will provide vaccines against scorpion and snake bites, addressing prevalent health risks in the region, a spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Health, Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, said.