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Egypt

Country Profile
WHO Statistical Profile

http://www.who.int/countries/egy/en/

UNDP Statistical Profile

http://hdr.undp.org/en/countries/profiles/EGY

World Bank Statistical Profile

http://data.worldbank.org/country/egypt-arab-republic

Country Studies

  • The strengthening of health information systems is a priority for WHO in the Region. Intensive work with Member States since 2012 has resulted in a clear framework for health information systems and 68 core indicators that focus on three main components: 1) monitoring health determinants and risks; 2) assessing health status, including morbidity and cause-specific mortality; and 3) assessing health system response. In order to successfully achieve this important goal, concerted and aligned action at national and international level are required to address the gaps and challenges in the health information systems of all countries. This will ensure the generation of more effective evidence to monitor improvement in the health situation, nationally, regionally and globally.

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  • "Health for all is a main objective of the Egyptian government. The Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) has placed high priority on achieving this objective, developing a national system of health facilities providing services at all levels..." 

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  • "Egypt is going through a demographic and epidemiological transition that is affecting both the size and health status of the population. The population growth rate has fluctuated from a low of 1.92% a year during 1966–1967, to 2.75% annually during 1976–1986, later declining to 2% a year during 1980–1993 and 2.1% annually in 2001". 

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  • The World Bank's Health Equity and Financial Protection datasheets provide a picture of equity and financial protection in the health sectors of low- and middle-income countries. 

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