Egypt's Cabinet on Sunday welcomed the World Health Organisation's (WHO) announcement confirming Egypt's measles-free status for a second consecutive year, calling it a major milestone in the country's ongoing healthcare reform efforts. In a statement on Monday, the Cabinet said the recognition reflects the success of Egypt's national immunisation programmes and the effectiveness of its disease surveillance system, which monitors 55 communicable diseases across the country. The government credited widespread vaccination coverage and sustained public health campaigns as key to eliminating measles, rubella, and congenital rubella syndrome. Officials also noted that Egypt remains free of other significant diseases, including polio, malaria, and hepatitis B among children under five. The Cabinet praised healthcare workers and institutions for maintaining high immunisation rates and rapid response to outbreaks, saying the recognition aligns with broader efforts to strengthen Egypt's healthcare infrastructure under the state's Vision 2030 strategy. Egypt's Health Ministry has stepped up its focus on preventive healthcare, rolling out expanded childhood vaccination campaigns and investing in digital disease monitoring tools. The ministry earlier said they aim to build on the WHO certification to enhance Egypt's regional standing as a model for public health readiness and disease prevention. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: Y.Yasser
