Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar received a certificate from the Guinness Book of Records for recording the largest gathering to educate 523 children living with diabetes type 1. It also includes programmes for continuous measurements and follow-up, through closed-circuit television and posters in clinics, in addition to health education programs for school students. The Egyptian Health Ministry spokesperson pointed out that 50,000 children have been registered within the health care program for children with diabetes for EGP 615m. Egypt has established 30 model centres for diabetic children to provide awareness, diagnosis and treatment services. These centres include all specialities related to diabetes such as “ophthalmology, orthopaedics, surgery, kidneys” in addition to nutritionists to reduce complications, in addition to providing educational services, health, and psychological support.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 28, 2022 00:34 UTC