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Egypt screens over 10.5 million primary school students for anemia, obesity, and stunted growth
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Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population announced that 10,556,000 primary school students have been screened as part of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's initiative for the early detection of anemia, obesity, and stunted growth. Launched on October 5, 2025, the initiative provides comprehensive medical screenings for all primary school students, including Egyptian nationals and non-Egyptian residents, across 29,000 public and private schools nationwide. The program measures weight, height, and hemoglobin levels to detect malnutrition. Students identified with health issues are referred to health insurance clinics for further examination and free treatment, with each student receiving a follow-up card for regular monitoring. More than 2,000 medical teams, trained in diagnostic protocols and infection control, are deployed, and screenings are conducted throughout the academic year to prevent overcrowding. Health education teams also raise awareness among students about wellness practices. The ministry has provided hotlines 105 and 106 for public inquiries, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a healthy generation.
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