Egyptian presidential initiative screens over 19 million for early cancer detection

This initiative, part of the "100 Million Healthy Lives" campaign, focuses on lung, prostate, colon, and cervical cancers. Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the ministry's official spokesperson, explained that participants complete an electronic questionnaire to identify risk factors, with suspected cases referred for advanced diagnostics and immediate treatment. Citizens are encouraged to visit health units or the Ministry of Health's initiatives portal for initial screening.

Dr. Khaled Abdel Aziz, executive director of the initiative, noted that many cancer cases have been identified early, and tens of thousands have been referred to smoking cessation clinics. The ministry confirmed that services are ongoing, with inquiries available via hotlines, the official website, and social media.