Egypt records official decline in number of cancer victims

Egypt has recorded a notable decline in cancer cases, according to a recent report by GLOBOCAN, a platform managed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO). The country's National Center for Medical Research at Ain Shams University, in collaboration with IARC, revealed that liver, bladder, and breast cancers experienced significant reductions in incidence and mortality rates.

The most substantial improvements were observed in liver cancer, with a 22.1 percent decrease in associated deaths and a 16.7 percent reduction in incidence rates. This success is attributed to Egypt's comprehensive efforts in prevention, early detection, and treatment, as well as the impact of the "100 Million Healthy Lives" initiative.

Hisham al-Ghazaly, Egypt's representative to IARC and Director of the Egyptian Center for Medical Research, credited the country's achievements to effective coordination among state institutions, scientific research, training, and the expansion of healthcare services. Al-Ghazaly emphasized that these improvements have enhanced cancer control indicators and overall healthcare quality, setting a model for sustainable health development and positioning Egypt favorably within the global fight against non-communicable diseases.