Dispelling Myths: Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population’s Response to Reports of New Tuberculosis Strains

2023-11-25 09:25:00

The Cabinet Media Center revealed that, in light of what was reported regarding the emergence of new strains of tuberculosis in Egypt, the center contacted the Ministry of Health and Population, which denied these reports, stressing that there is no truth to the emergence of new strains of tuberculosis in Egypt, and that it has not Any new mutations or strains of tuberculosis are monitored or recorded in any governorate across the Republic, emphasizing that Egypt has an epidemiological surveillance and investigation program that works effectively in early detection and monitoring of any epidemiological diseases that may leak into the country, and in the event of the emergence of any infectious disease or new strain. For the virus, infections are detected and treatment plans are developed and dealt with.

Suspected cases are transferred to specialized units to detect them and take all diagnostic and early treatment measures when infection with the disease is confirmed, while applying all precautionary measures at Egyptian airports and ports to prevent the leakage of any disease through those coming from countries with affected areas.

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