What is causing child mortality gains in Egypt to be at risk?

An exodus of doctors from Egypt, exacerbated by the economic crisis, threatens decades of progress in child survival.

How did Egypt improve child survival rates?

A school insurance scheme introduced in 1988 significantly contributed to improved child survival rates in Egypt.

What is the current impact of doctor flight on Egypt's healthcare?

The departure of physicians is putting decades of progress in slashing child mortality rates in Egypt at risk.

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Egypt's child survival gains at risk from doctor exodus

13 Jan

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Summary

Decades of progress in reducing child mortality are threatened.
An exodus of doctors is putting Egypt's child survival rates at risk.
A 1988 school insurance scheme significantly improved child survival.

Egypt's child survival gains at risk from doctor exodus

Decades of progress in slashing child mortality rates in Egypt face a severe threat as a significant number of doctors leave the country. This exodus of medical professionals jeopardizes the hard-won gains achieved over many years, raising serious concerns among healthcare workers.

The country's child survival rates saw substantial improvements, partly due to the introduction of a school insurance scheme back in 1988. This initiative played a crucial role in the positive trajectory of child health outcomes.

However, the current economic crisis and the ongoing flight of physicians are putting these advancements in jeopardy. The situation as of January 2026 indicates an ongoing crisis that could unravel years of dedicated efforts to improve the health and survival of Egyptian children.