Results from the presidential initiative for the early detection and treatment of liver cancer over the last five years since its launch were announced on Monday 11 May, by Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population, revealing significant progress in early diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare cost reduction.
According to the ministry, the initiative screened 97,194 high-risk citizens and detected 2,100 liver cancer cases at early stages, contributing to a 44 per cent decline in late-stage diagnoses.
The Ministry of Health added that early detection and treatment helped save EGP2.83 billion, with the initiative achieving a return on investment of 26.6 per cent.
Health Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar said the programme eased the burden on the healthcare system by reducing the need for costly late-stage treatments, describing it as “a successful investment” in both citizens’ health and the Egyptian economy.
