Data from the World Health Organization has revealed that a certain type of disease accounts for approximately 84% of deaths in Egypt, particularly infectious diseases, according to Dr. Ni'ma Saeed Abed, the organization's representative in Egypt, as reported by the Egyptian newspaper "Youm7" on Monday. Dr. Abed stated, "The health of individuals does not rely solely on a set of interrelated biological factors that include physical, mental, and psychological dimensions; it extends beyond that as it is greatly impacted by environmental, behavioral, social, and economic determinants. The World Health Organization is committed to supporting governments in creating an environment for health and working to reduce exposure to risk factors that lead to non-communicable diseases and injuries."
The Egyptian "Food Bank" will provide healthy foods while considering food safety standards, operate school cafeterias, and offer interactive activities to promote health messages in a simplified and engaging manner within selected schools, as part of the bank's "School Nutrition" program. This program is one of the key initiatives aimed at preventing malnutrition among newborns and children up to 12 years old by shifting from treatment policies to preventive activities intended to reduce the likelihood of food insecurity.
Mohsen Sarhan, the CEO of the bank, emphasized that the bank is keen to participate in the "Partnership for Healthy Cities" initiative in collaboration with official entities and local and international organizations, as its strategic goals align with the Food Bank's "School Nutrition" program. This program aims to provide healthy and safe school meals for children, contributing to meeting the basic nutritional needs of youth, reducing malnutrition, and helping them grow better while fostering long-term healthy habits. It also reflects positively on their academic excellence and the acquisition of life skills.
