Preventing Illness Is Our Greatest Achievement, Egypt’s Health Ministry Spokesman Says

Egypt’s health sector is prioritizing action to prevent illness before it develops, according to Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population.

Abdel Ghaffar said the approach reflects the healthcare philosophy of the “New Republic,” placing proactive intervention at the center of efforts to protect citizens’ health.

He described preventing disease before a person becomes ill as one of the ministry’s greatest achievements, highlighting prevention rather than treatment alone.

His remarks underscored a shift in emphasis: acting before illness occurs, rather than waiting for citizens to need medical care.