The appeal was filed against the health minister's decision to raise the price of subsidised baby formula from EGP 17 to EGP 26. The minister's decision followed protests by families on 1 September due to shortages in the supply ofsubisidised formulafrom all outlets. Minister of Health Ahmed Emad amended the regulations for the distribution of subsidised baby formula, according to a statement issued last Sunday. To qualify for subsidised formula, mothers who are unable to breastfeed must be examined by a doctor and receive written confirmation, the minister said. Mothers with twin babies or more are also qualified to receive subsidised formula.

Source: Daily News Egypt September 11, 2016 05:48 UTC