The spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population, Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar, denied claims on social media regarding an outbreak of meningitis in Egypt and its connection to the ministry’s decision to raise the level of preparedness in hospitals. During a phone interview on Al-Hadath Al-Youm channel on Sunday, he stressed that the rumors were “completely unfounded.”He assured that Egypt is free of any meningitis outbreak, noting that individual cases are being treated according to treatment protocols approved by Health Ministry. These protocols are based on accurate diagnosis of infected individuals, isolation when necessary, contact tracing, and the provision of appropriate treatment, he explained, coming as part of the surveillance system of the Preventive Medicine sector within the Ministry. Abdel-Ghaffar said that the decision to raise the level of preparedness in hospitals is also simply a routine precautionary measure due to the severe weather fluctuations the country has recently experienced. He emphasized that, “This is a well-known and standard procedure followed by health authorities in all countries worldwide.”Remote work systemAbdel-Ghaffar also discussed the impact of the decision to implement a remote work system every Sunday during April on the Ministry.

Source: Egypt Independent March 30, 2026 08:54 UTC