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There has been progress on the health situation
in Egypt. The infant mortality rate has declined
from 108 to 30 deaths per 1000 live births during
the last period. As well, the mortality rate for
children under five has improved (a mortality rate
of 39.1 for each 1000 live births) due to the
increase in the percentage of vaccinated children
(97.9%).
Maternal mortality during childbirth has declined
but is still too high, especially in the rural
zones. Women's health still requires great efforts
since childbirth under the hygienic supervision is
only 56.5%; in consequence of traditions, illiteracy
and ignorance.
While huge investments have been oriented to the
health sector during the last year, further efforts
should go into improving health service through
increasing the number of doctors, nurses and
health-care units according to the population, and
their distribution over inhabited areas.
Health Care is among EACD's current main objectives.
In El Marg area, we noticed a lack of health
productive services – medical follow-up and health
awareness – especially for women and children. This
is due to several issues:
- Population' increase in the area.
- Lack of public services to answer to these
new demands.
- Scarce economic situation of the families
- Dissemination of bad and harmful traditions
and habits.
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Medical treatment services
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Training Sessions
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Health awareness
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