Egyptian bodies urge balanced approach to children's digital and gaming use

Egypt's Ministry of Health and the National Council for Human Rights have issued separate guidance calling for balanced, safe use of digital platforms and electronic games by children.

• The Ministry of Health urged families to help children balance electronic gaming with study, sleep, and family life rather than banning play.
• The ministry called on parents to organize children's screen time and monitor gaming's effects on their behavior and daily routines.
• The National Council for Human Rights said digital child protection requires integrating state, family, and platform efforts while balancing protection from harmful content with children's rights to knowledge and expression.
• The council stressed that protection measures must respect children's privacy and personal data, particularly when age-verification tools are used.