PORT SAID, Egypt, Oct 9, 2018 (MENA) - Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Dr Hala Zayed Tuesday directed increasing the number of physicians participating in the president's initiative to combat Hepatitis C and detect chronic diseases in Port Said given the high turnout by the citizens in the governorate. During a tour of various hospitals and health units participating in the initiative, the minister directed the Health Undersecretary in Port Said to offer certificates of merit to young doctors participating in the campaign as an incentive, Health Ministry Spokesman Dr Khaled Megahed said. Port Said is one of nine governorates included in the first phase of the presidential initiative which was launched on October 1 and will run till November 2018.