Health
Egypt opens compulsory addiction ward and three clinics at Damira mental health hospital
November 3, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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"الصحة" تعلن توسعات بمستشفى الدميرة: عيادات جديدة وقسم إلزامي لعلاج الإدمان
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صندوق مكافحة الإدمان ووزارة الصحة يفتتحان قسما لعلاج الإدمان بالدقهلية
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الصحة تفتتح 4 خدمات طبية متخصصة بمستشفى الدميرة بالدقهلية
(opens the publisher’s site)Egypt's Health Ministry and the Addiction Control and Treatment Fund inaugurated four medical services, including a 12-bed compulsory addiction ward, at Damira hospital.
- The Health Ministry and the Addiction Fund opened three clinics and a 12-bed compulsory addiction ward at Damira Mental Health Hospital in Dakahlia.
- Ministry spokesman Hosam Abdel Ghaffar said the openings reflect the state's direction to integrate psychological and physical care within a comprehensive treatment plan.
- The Fund said compulsory admission requires a first-degree relative to submit written consent and that the patient must pose a danger to self or others.
- The Fund stated all addiction treatment services are provided free and confidentially through hotline 16023.