Egypt Health Ministry workshop updates infection case definitions for 2026

Egypt's Health Ministry convened a workshop for infection-control directors and surveillance officers to discuss approved 2026 updates to case definitions.

• The Infection Control General Administration held a workshop for infection-control directors and surveillance officers nationwide to review the approved 2026 case-definition updates.
• Health Ministry spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the workshop detailed the 2026 surveillance updates and included practical training and interactive questions.
• Infection Control Director Sally Mohie El-Din said priorities include intensifying field oversight, verifying corrective measures on schedule, and building team capacity.
• The workshop aimed to unify understanding of the definitions and strengthen accurate case reporting, according to ministry officials.