Egypt drug fund: 3 of 915 school bus drivers tested positive for drugs

Egypt's Fund for Combating and Treating Addiction announced results of early drug-screening of school bus drivers in the first week of the 2026/2027 school year.

• The fund announced 915 drivers were tested across several governorates in cooperation with police and health authorities.
• Three drivers tested positive for cannabis and heroin and were referred to the public prosecution on charges of driving under the influence.
• The fund said drivers proven to use drugs would be dismissed from school employment in coordination with the education ministry.
• The fund said screening campaigns will continue throughout the study period and expand to additional governorates.