CAIRO- In fear of a flu pandemic, Egypt is currently working the development of H1N1 vaccination. Already, Egypt has reported approximately 1,030 cases of H1N1 flu, and three deaths. Thirty-five experts in Egypt have gathered to work on the first batch of H1N1 flu vaccine, which is aimed to be ready by April 2011. The first batch will consist of 6,000 units; this will follow a test to examine the efficiency of the vaccine.
Egypt is working closely with World Health Organization (WHO) to increase their capacity in meeting these goals by acquiring a grant and obtaining technical guidance. Health Minister Hatem el-Gabali stated that Egypt has already contracted to buy 5 million vaccines. However, they requested from WHO 15 million more and 5 million additional from the private sector.
Meanwhile, the distribution is primarily for public workers and school children. Gabali implies that Egypt will vaccinate all students (20 million, but kindergarten to secondary school first), and then those in critical jobs (10 million) if possible.
Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE59B4S120091012
(Reliability: 8)
Comment: The third death from swine flu was reported on October 9, 2009, it was a 23 year old woman from Giza province.
Egypt is working closely with World Health Organization (WHO) to increase their capacity in meeting these goals by acquiring a grant and obtaining technical guidance. Health Minister Hatem el-Gabali stated that Egypt has already contracted to buy 5 million vaccines. However, they requested from WHO 15 million more and 5 million additional from the private sector.
Meanwhile, the distribution is primarily for public workers and school children. Gabali implies that Egypt will vaccinate all students (20 million, but kindergarten to secondary school first), and then those in critical jobs (10 million) if possible.
Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE59B4S120091012
(Reliability: 8)
Comment: The third death from swine flu was reported on October 9, 2009, it was a 23 year old woman from Giza province.
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