Five interviews examine why hospital allocations, imported ingredients, pricing and procurement do not automatically translate into medicines patients can obtain.
Patients and families describe shortages of iron chelators and blood, inadequate state-funded treatment approvals, and mounting costs of care in
Egyptian families describe long waiting lists and rehabilitation bills that consume much of their income, raising questions about staffing, continuity
Placement results brought relief to many STEM families, but the dispute exposed demands for predictable admission rules that recognise the
Wastewater, salinity, parasites and fishing pressures complicate Lake Qarun’s recovery. Researchers explain why cleaning the lake and releasing young fish
The Endowments Authority offered the 41,000-square-metre park to property developers. The local MP then challenged the offering’s legality, saying the
Around 350 families in Damietta Spinning company housing received eviction notices despite decades of residence and documented contracts, while the
In July 2026, GERD discharges dropped to less than a quarter of normal levels, shutting down Sudanese drinking water stations
Satellite imagery shows 30% of Al-Obour City’s green belt converted to malls and fuel stations in four years, as 500,000
Athletes and parents describe inconsistent screening rules, high fees and travel burdens, while officials say clubs cannot force one provider.
The Real Estate Publicity Authority issued a circular freezing sales, purchases, and registration on more than 400,000 feddans in Damietta,
At Alexandria’s Kilometer 26 youth-housing estate, stolen utilities, stripped apartments and uncertainty over relocation have driven families out. Around 500
The suspension of Medicine for All exposes a dispute over donated medicines, licensing and how to protect patients without cutting
Temporary workers at Capital University describe withheld pay, blocked attendance and pressure to sign new contracts, despite documents and a
Writers and publishers describe unexplained delays and requests for prior approvals, while the National Library denies content review and the
Egypt’s public business sector workforce fell 30% in eight years, from 827,000 in 2017 to 586,000 in 2025, amid a
Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels has debts exceeding EGP 2 trillion. Lawmakers and economists question transport spending priorities, debt financing
159,825 students are enrolled in Egypt’s inclusive education system, amid family testimonies revealing closed resource rooms, untrained teachers, and bullying
Days after President El-Sisi directed the government to swiftly submit family law bills, two female MPs presented draft laws that
Egyptian growers export stevia leaves while local sweetener companies import purified extracts. Farmers and researchers explain the processing, marketing and
Parliament approved changes routing solidarity contributions through the treasury, with a requirement for full transfer to health insurance. MPs and
Workers describe years without regular salaries despite final appointment judgments. Parliamentarians and rights organisations demand enforcement, arrears and a clear
Doctors and women describe alleged abuse during childbirth after Omnia Sweidan’s testimony and detention. Rights advocates demand investigation, informed consent
The budget for a theatrical production at some universities does not exceed 11,000 Egyptian pounds ($211.54), with students making up
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