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Egypt screens over 9.5m newborns for hearing impairment

April 25, 2026
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Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has announced significant progress under the Presidential Initiative for the Early Detection and Treatment of Hearing Impairment in Newborns. Since its launch in September 2019, more than 9.5 million children have been screened. The initiative has expanded its reach considerably, with 3,825 health units now providing screenings for newborns [] The post Egypt screens over 9.5m newborns for hearing impairment appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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