1st Egyptian Doctor Receives COVID-19 Vaccine

On Sunday, Dr. Abdel Moniem Salim was the first Egyptian doctor who received the COVID-19 vaccine.

He asserted that it is safe and protective, adding that he was informed 10 days ago through a text message that carried the date and place of the vaccination.

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In the same context, Minister of Health Dr. Hala Zayed announced the beginning of the vaccinating campaign for medical staff in isolation hospitals against COVID-19 using the Chinese Sinopharm.

Abu Khalifa hospital in Ismailia was the first hospital to witness the vaccinating campaign alongside Al-Najila in Matrouh, and Al-Agouza in Giza.

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said on Saturday that Egypt would launch its Covid-19 national vaccination campaign Sunday.

The state will prioritize vaccination for the medical staff, then people with chronic diseases, and the elderly later.

Sisi affirmed that the state is shouldering its responsibility for development in all sectors at the highest possible rates.