Dr. Amjad Haddad, an immunology and allergy consultant and director of the Allergy and Immunology Center at the Egyptian Vaccine and Serum Institute, stated that Egypt has achieved significant success in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. This success has been acknowledged globally, thanks to its robust surveillance and monitoring network, as well as its two production bases for medicines and vaccines. These bases enable Egypt to become the largest exporter of vaccines in Africa.
Dr. Haddad highlighted that the Egyptian Ministry of Health's statement at the United Nations General Assembly emphasized that predicting and preventing pandemics is a matter of national and economic security. This can save billions of dollars and protect the health of millions of people. He also mentioned that nationwide campaigns and early detection of chronic and genetic diseases, as well as hepatitis C, have contributed to building a healthy generation and reducing treatment costs.
According to Dr. Haddad, the World Health Organization's warnings about a new epidemic are precautionary measures that call for global cooperation and preparedness. This includes technological and scientific readiness to produce vaccines and rapid tests within 100 days in case of any viral mutations. He stressed the importance of community participation in national vaccination campaigns, such as the measles campaign, while adhering to daily preventive practices like handwashing and wearing masks when infected.
Dr. Haddad also emphasized the importance of adopting natural and seasonal nutrition, sleeping early, and avoiding smoking and psychological stress to boost the immune system. These measures can help prevent the spread of diseases and promote overall health. His statements were made during an interview on the program "This Morning," which airs daily on the Nile News channel.
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In addition to Dr. Haddad's interview, the Egyptian Radio and Television Union has broadcast various programs and news segments on recent events. These include discussions on the Egyptian national team's match against South Sudan, as well as the team's chances in the upcoming tournament. Other programs have focused on tourism, with experts highlighting Egypt's diverse tourist product and its appeal to international visitors.
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Key points
- Dr. Amjad Haddad emphasizes the importance of community participation in national vaccination campaigns.
