HEALTHCARE SCENARIO OF ALEXANDRIA

Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city and a historic Mediterranean port, is a vibrant hub of culture, trade, and healthcare. With a population exceeding five million, Alexandria is a crucial economic and medical center, providing healthcare services not only to its residents but also to people from surrounding governorates.

HEALTH INSIGHTS

• Borg El Arab University Hospital Expansion: Borg El Arab University Hospital, a teaching hospital affiliated with Alexandria University, has expanded its services. Established in 2008 through Egyptian-Dutch cooperation, the hospital now includes the first governmental center in Egypt dedicated to free pediatric cancer treatment.
• Advancements in Medical Research: Researchers at Alexandria University have made significant strides in medical research, particularly in the fields of oncology and infectious diseases.
• Community Health Initiatives: Local health authorities in Alexandria have launched community health initiatives focusing on preventive care and public health education.
• Under 5 Mortality: A study done in 2023 revealed that the main leading causes of Under 5Mortality were prematurity (28.32%), pneumonia (11.01%), cardiac arrest (10.57%), congenital malformation (9.95%), and childhood cardiovascular diseases (9.20%).

Source: epag.springeropen

Communicable Diseases

• Respiratory Infections: A study conducted in Alexandria highlighted a high prevalence of respiratory diseases among municipal solid waste workers, including conditions such as pneumonia and asthma.

Source: PubMed

• Tuberculosis (TB): A comprehensive study analyzing data from 23 studies across 22 Egyptian governorates reported a pooled TB prevalence of 8.70 cases per 100,000 population. Alexandria was noted for having one of the lowest TB death rates at 1.5%, indicating effective management and treatment strategies in the region.

Source : EMRO

• Influenza: National estimates indicate an average seasonal rate of influenza-associated severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) hospitalizations at 40.8 per 100,000 population. While specific data for Alexandria were not isolated, urban governorates, including Alexandria, reported rates of 37.4 per 100,000 population.

Source: PubMed Central

Non-Communicable Diseases

• Obesity and Related Conditions: Obesity is a major health concern in Egypt, with approximately 39.82% of adults classified as obese. This high prevalence contributes to an increased incidence of related health issues, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and hyperlipidemia. Source: Frontiers
• Under-five mortality: In Alexandria, under-five mortality remains a critical issue. A study utilizing verbal autopsy methods identified that communicable diseases, and maternal, nutritional, and neonatal conditions are the leading causes of death in this age group. Preterm delivery, congenitalmalformations, and pneumonia were among the most common causes.

Source : JOGHR

Occupational Health

• Municipal Workers’ Health: Municipal solid waste workers in Alexandria are at an increased risk of various health issues, including gastrointestinal, respiratory, skin, and musculoskeletal disorders. The prevalence of accidents and needle-stick injuries is notably high in this group, underscoring the need for improved protective measures and health education

 LIST OF MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS

 LIST OF HOSPITALS

 DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE

1. Dar El Ashaa
2. Darweesh Scan Center
3. Elite Hospital Radiology Center
4. Alexandria Medical Center – OneHealth
5. Nile Scan & Labs
6. Alex Scan
7. Al Madina Scan
8. Alexandria Breast Center & Woman Imaging – Lady Scan
9. Care Scan
10. El Saraya Scan