SYNCRISIS: The Dynamics of Health. An Analytic Series on the Interactions of Health and Socioeconomic Development. XVI: Arab Republic of Egypt

摘要

This rather thorough study of Egypt's health and socio-economic development examines the following topics: (1) history, culture, and geopolitics; (2) population characteristics and human resources; (3) health issues, policies, and problems; (4) Egypt's health system and health plans; (5) environmental services; (6) health manpower resources; (7) nutrition; (8) population programs; and (9) foreign assistance. There are a concluding summary and suggestions for improved health care. Among them research, planning, and evaluative strategies are seen as required urgently. For the improved training of health personnel, Egyptian physicians lack specialized training but it is felt that enough health technicians are being trained. Adequate supplies of potable water and adequate sanitation also are needed. Measures for preventing and eradicating disease are essential, as are family planning and nutrition programs. Finally, it was found that the Egyptian Ministry of Health is deficient in data collection and analysis, health planning and efficient health care delivery.